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Netherlands Visa from Thailand
Schengen and MVV filing via VFS Trendy Sukhumvit — including Highly Skilled Migrant sponsorship, family reunification, DAFT entrepreneur route (US citizens), and orientation-year post-graduation.
Quick Answer
Short stays use the Schengen application. Longer stays — for work, study or family — usually start with an IND procedure in the Netherlands, often led by a recognised sponsor. 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 ≤ 90 days | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | 15 wd |
| MVV — Study | TU Delft, UvA, Leiden, Erasmus | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | 60 d |
| Highly Skilled Migrant | Sponsored, salary ≥ €5,688/mo (30+) | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | 2–4 wk |
| Family reunification | Spouse/child of Dutch/EU resident | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | 90 d |
| DAFT (US passport) | US-Dutch Friendship Treaty entrepreneur | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | 60–90 d |
| Post-graduation search yr | Orientation year, Thai university graduate | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | 30–60 d |
Highly Skilled Migrant protocol
- Confirm employer on IND recognized sponsor list (public register).
- Employment contract meeting age-adjusted salary threshold.
- Sponsor files combined TEV (MVV + residence) application with IND.
- IND decision within 90 days — typically 2–4 weeks for recognized sponsors.
- MVV sticker issued at VFS Bangkok after IND positive decision.
- Post-arrival: BSN registration + biometric residence card at IND desk within 2 weeks.
FAQ
- Where do I file a Dutch visa from Thailand?
- VFS Global Netherlands Visa Application Centre, Trendy Building 8F, Sukhumvit Soi 13 — appointment via nl.vfsglobal.com. The Embassy of the Netherlands on Wireless Road handles MVV interviews and complex long-stay cases only.
- MVV vs Schengen?
- Schengen C: ≤ 90 days tourism/business, filed at VFS. MVV (Machtiging tot Voorlopig Verblijf): provisional residence permit required BEFORE arrival for any stay > 90 days — issued after IND (Immigration and Naturalisation Service) approves the residence application filed by your Dutch sponsor. Thai nationals need MVV for study, work, family, DAFT etc.
- How long?
- Schengen C: 15 working days. MVV — Study: 60 days after IND filing. Highly Skilled Migrant: 2–4 weeks (sponsored by recognized employer). DAFT: 60–90 days. Family reunification: 90 days statutory + biometrics collection 5–10 days.
- 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.
- Dutch-American Friendship Treaty (DAFT) — who qualifies?
- US passport holders only (not Thai). We only advise Thai clients holding US citizenship, or dual-nationals. Requires €4,500 minimum deposit in Dutch business bank account + a viable business plan. Grants 2-year residence renewable, includes spouse/children. We coordinate with Dutch KvK (Chamber of Commerce) and IND.
- Highly Skilled Migrant salary thresholds (2026)?
- ≥ 30 years: €5,688/month gross. < 30 years: €4,171/month. Post-graduation search year: €2,989/month. Employer must be an IND recognized sponsor (public list). We assist with contract review, salary compliance, and MVV filing within the 90-day IND decision window.
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- สำนักงานตรวจคนเข้าเมือง — วีซ่า รายงานตัว 90 วัน TM.30— Immigration Bureau
- Thai e-Visa Official Portal— MFA Thailand
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- สำนักงานคณะกรรมการส่งเสริมการลงทุน (BOI) / LTR Visa— Thailand Board of Investment
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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 current official rate 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.