Spain Visa from Thailand
Schengen and long-stay Spanish visas via BLS Regent House — Non-Lucrative retirement, Digital Nomad Visa, Golden Visa investment, and student/highly-qualified professional routes.
Quick Answer
Short stays use the Schengen application; long stays such as digital nomad, non-lucrative or study visas use a national visa. Income evidence and criminal-record certificates usually need sworn Spanish translation. 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 |
| Non-Lucrative (NLV) | Retirement, passive income ≥ €28,800/yr | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | 60–90 d |
| Digital Nomad (DNV) | Remote workers ≥ €2,762/mo, Beckham Law 24% | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | 20 wd |
| Golden Visa | €500k real estate (closing 2025) or €1M funds | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | 20 wd |
| Student (D) | Universities, language schools > 6 months | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | 30–60 d |
| Highly Qualified Prof. | Ley 14/2013, salary threshold + degree | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | 20 wd |
Digital Nomad Visa protocol
- Verify remote employer registered ≥ 12 months + Thai worker contract ≥ 3 months.
- Income proof: payslips or invoices ≥ €2,762/month (200% Spanish minimum wage).
- Criminal record MOJ + MFA legalization + sworn Spanish translation.
- Private health insurance covering Spain, no co-payments.
- Consulate filing at BLS Bangkok — 20 working days.
- Post-arrival: TIE (Foreigner ID card) + apply Beckham Law tax regime within 6 months.
FAQ
- Where do I file a Spanish visa from Thailand?
- BLS International Spain Visa Application Centre, Regent House 4F, 183 Rajdamri Road, Bangkok — appointment via blsspainvisa.com. The Embassy of Spain on Lake Ratchada Office Complex handles only diplomatic and select long-stay cases.
- Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV) vs Digital Nomad Visa — which fits?
- NLV: for passive-income earners (pensions, investments, dividends) — must not work in Spain, min. €28,800/year + €7,200 per dependant, health insurance without co-payments. Digital Nomad Visa (DNV): remote workers/freelancers earning ≥ €2,762/month from non-Spanish clients — grants residence + right to work remotely, path to Beckham Law 24% flat tax.
- How long?
- Schengen C: 15 working days, up to 45 in Jun–Aug. NLV: 60–90 days (Consulate → Madrid Delegación → back). DNV: 20 working days at consulate + 60 days extension route at UGE Madrid. Golden Visa (€500k real estate): 20 working days after property registered.
- 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.
- Golden Visa still available?
- Yes, but the Spanish government announced closure of the real-estate route (April 2025 draft law). Investment funds (€1M), Spanish company shares (€1M), or government bonds (€2M) remain. We file before the closure deadline and coordinate with Spanish notaries in Madrid/Barcelona/Marbella.
- Apostille & sworn translation requirements?
- All Thai documents (birth, marriage, criminal record, university degrees) require: MFA Thailand legalization → Spanish sworn translation by a Traductor-Intérprete Jurado recognized by the MAEC. We coordinate with recognized Spanish sworn translators for consular acceptance.
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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.