I think you will have trouble changing your SEKs you may also experience a problem getting into the country. Why not save yourself the worry and get a visa?
When you use your own bank or a specialist like Wise to send funds internationally it usually involves several banks along the way and your money passes between them before it is finally sent to your local bank. Any one of those banks could flag the transaction and question it leading to delays in completing the transfer. All out of the control of your bank or Wise who initiated the transfer. The money will either be returned or make it to the final destination. The sender can raise a trace to see where it is blocked and for what reason, this can help release the funds.
MotivatedLychee4996 if all else fails he can fly home and go to the local authority. They will house him and provide care so long as he has sufficient social security record. If his dementia is bad then someone will need to help him. Possibly there are some dementia charities that will help you to get him established.
Wannikea Wanblee it will certainly help him to feel better about it all. Usually it’s better not to slam doors behind you tho as you might need to go thru them again.
PositiveTulip2843 dress smartly, be polite and nice and ready to explain calmly should it be brought up. It should be OK but not if you do it again soon!
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