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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
Consular fee EUR 90 (from June 2024). Standard decision 15 calendar days. Apply through country of MAIN destination.
Embassies we file (Bangkok)
| Country | Visa center | Thai national refusal (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| France | TLScontact (Sathorn) | ~12% |
| Germany | VFS (Silom Complex) | ~11% |
| Italy | VFS (Silom Complex) | ~10% |
| Spain | BLS (Interchange 21) | ~13% |
| Netherlands | VFS (Silom Complex) | ~16% |
| Belgium | VFS (Silom Complex) | ~18% |
| Switzerland (non-EU Schengen) | VFS | ~9% |
| Iceland (via Denmark) | VFS | <8% |
| Portugal | VFS | ~11% |
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?
- Schengen consular fee EUR 90 (adults, from June 2024). VFS/BLS/TLS service fee THB 800–1,200. Our filing service THB 6,500 (single embassy) to THB 18,000 (multi-country itinerary + refusal history rebuild + travel insurance + hotel bookings).
- 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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