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France Visa from Thailand
France-Visas dossier, TLScontact biometrics at Sathorn, Campus France pre-consular interview, and Passeport Talent for skilled hires and startup founders (Choose France Tech).
Quick Answer
Short stays use the Schengen application and long stays use a national visa, each with separate forms and checklists. Students often have an extra pre-consular step with Campus France before the visa appointment. Fees, visa-free rules and processing times change often, so confirm the current figures with the embassy or official portal before you apply. We prepare and translate documents; we do not guarantee a decision.
Routes we handle
| Route | Use case | Fee | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schengen C | Tourism, business, family visit ≤ 90 days | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | 5–15 wd |
| VLS-TS Student | Higher education (Campus France required) | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | 3–4 wk |
| VLS-T Visitor | Long-stay visitor (no work, self-funded) | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | 3–5 wk |
| Passeport Talent | Skilled employee, researcher, founder | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | 2–3 mo |
| Spouse of French | VLS-TS conjoint de français | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | 2–3 mo |
| Working Holiday | PVT — ages 18–30, 1-year, quota 500 | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | 4–6 wk |
VLS-TS post-arrival validation (do not skip)
- Enter France within 3 months of visa issue.
- Create ANEF account (administration-etrangers-en-france.interieur.gouv.fr).
- Pay OFII tax via timbres fiscaux (€200 for Passeport Talent, €50 student).
- Upload proof of address + entry stamp scan.
- VLS-TS becomes your titre de séjour for year one — no préfecture visit needed.
FAQ
- Schengen C or Long-Stay VLS-TS?
- Short trips ≤ 90 days (tourism, business, Louvre/Versailles honeymoon) → Schengen C via France-Visas portal + TLScontact Bangkok. Stays > 90 days (student, Passeport Talent, spouse, visitor VLS-T) → VLS-TS (Visa de Long Séjour valant Titre de Séjour) — this IS your residence permit for the first year, validated online via ANEF within 3 months of arrival.
- TLScontact Bangkok — where?
- TLScontact at Sathorn City Tower, 12F, 175 South Sathorn Road. Appointment booked inside your France-Visas account after form completion. Biometrics valid 59 months — reuses across Schengen filings.
- How long?
- Schengen C: 15 days standard, Premium service +€30 for expedited handling. VLS-TS Student (Etudes en France Campus France): 3–4 weeks after Campus France pré-consulaire interview. Passeport Talent: 2–3 months.
- Fees?
- Fees depend on the documents, destination and urgency. Send your documents for a written quote after review — no prices are published. Any government or embassy fees are set by the authority; verify them directly before filing.
- Campus France Etudes en France — is it required?
- Yes for every Thai passport holder applying for a French higher-education visa. You must open a Campus France dossier, list up to 7 programs, complete the pre-consular interview at Campus France Bangkok (Rue du Rat, Emquartier area). We handle the dossier, motivation letter (French), and interview coaching in French or English.
- Passeport Talent — what qualifies?
- 10 sub-categories: highly-qualified employee (salary ≥ €43,243), EU Blue Card, researcher (hosting agreement), business creator (€30,000 investment), startup founder (Choose France Tech visa), performer/artist, international renown. Each has its own dossier — we match your profile to the strongest category first.
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Official sources — visa & work permit
The information on this page follows the official sources below. Always check the latest version before you file.
- Immigration Bureau — visas, 90-day reporting, TM.30— Immigration Bureau
- Thai e-Visa Official Portal— MFA Thailand
- Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)— Immigration Bureau
- Department of Employment — work permits for foreigners— Department of Employment
- Board of Investment (BOI) / LTR Visa— Thailand Board of Investment
- Department of Consular Affairs — document legalisation— Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the DTV and who realistically qualifies?
- The Destination Thailand Visa is a five-year multiple-entry visa allowing stays of up to 180 days per entry, extendable once per entry by a further 180 days at an immigration office. It targets remote workers employed or contracted outside Thailand, freelancers with foreign clients, and participants in Thai soft-power activities such as Muay Thai training, cooking courses or medical treatment, and it requires evidence of the amount set by the authority (check the current notice) in available funds.
- How is the LTR visa different from the DTV?
- The Long-Term Resident visa is a ten-year visa administered by the Board of Investment for wealthy global citizens, wealthy pensioners, work-from-Thailand professionals and highly skilled professionals, and it bundles a digital work permit, a flat 17% personal income tax rate for the skilled-professional category and annual instead of 90-day reporting. The DTV is cheaper and faster but grants no work permit for Thai-sourced work and no tax privileges.
- Can I work in Thailand on a tourist or DTV visa?
- No — any work performed inside Thailand requires a work permit or an equivalent digital work authorization, regardless of where the employer or client is located. The DTV is intended for work delivered to foreign employers and clients; taking on Thai clients or a Thai employer requires switching to a Non-B or LTR pathway with proper authorization.
- What most often causes a Schengen or UK visa refusal from Thailand?
- The dominant causes are weak evidence of ties to Thailand, bank statements that show a sudden unexplained deposit shortly before filing, inconsistencies between the application form and supporting documents, insufficient or non-compliant travel insurance, and an itinerary that does not match the stated purpose. Refusals are recorded, so a re-application must directly address the refusal ground rather than simply resubmit the same file.
