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Schengen Visa from Thailand
29-country short-stay area (up to 90 days in any 180-day period). Correct-jurisdiction filing, VFS/BLS/TLS booking, travel-insurance sourcing, and refusal recovery.
Quick Answer
Apply to the country that is your main destination — or your first entry if stays are equal. A Schengen file is judged on purpose, funds, accommodation and ties to Thailand. 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.
Embassies we file (Bangkok)
| Country | Visa center | Refusal statistics |
|---|---|---|
| France | TLScontact (Sathorn) | Check official statistics |
| Germany | VFS (Silom Complex) | Check official statistics |
| Italy | VFS (Silom Complex) | Check official statistics |
| Spain | BLS (Interchange 21) | Check official statistics |
| Netherlands | VFS (Silom Complex) | Check official statistics |
| Belgium | VFS (Silom Complex) | Check official statistics |
| Switzerland (non-EU Schengen) | VFS | Check official statistics |
| Iceland (via Denmark) | VFS | Check official statistics |
| Portugal | VFS | Check official statistics |
Refusal recovery method
- Decode refusal grounds — Annex VI (justification of purpose, means of subsistence, intention to leave, false docs, etc.).
- Rebuild financial evidence: 6-month bank flow + tax filings + property.
- Employment continuity letter with leave approval + return date.
- Fresh itinerary with confirmed flights + hotel + insurance EUR 30,000.
- Written appeal per embassy's specific appeal procedure (varies by country: France = tribunal administratif, Germany = Remonstration, etc.).
FAQ
- Which embassy should I apply to?
- Rule: the country of MAIN destination (longest stay). If equal, the country of FIRST entry. Applying to the wrong embassy is a hard refusal ground. We map your itinerary to the correct jurisdiction before booking.
- Which Schengen embassies are easier from Bangkok?
- Statistically favourable (2024 data): Iceland, Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania — refusal <8%. Middle tier: France, Germany, Spain, Italy — 10–14%. Higher scrutiny: Malta, Netherlands, Belgium — 15–20% Thai national refusal rate. We select strategy based on refusal statistics + your travel history.
- Timeline?
- Standard processing 15 calendar days (Visa Code Art. 23). Extended cases up to 45 days if additional documentation. Peak season (May–August, December) VFS/BLS/TLS appointment slots may be booked 4–8 weeks ahead. Apply no earlier than 6 months before travel; no later than 15 working 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.
- Documents required?
- Passport (>3 months beyond return + 2 blank pages), completed application, biometric photo (35×45mm white background), travel insurance EUR 30,000+ Schengen-wide, confirmed flight + accommodation bookings, employment letter, 6-month bank statement, cover letter with itinerary. We prepare all in the exact embassy-specified format.
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- 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 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.