Visa Information

Overview

Every applicant, including children and infants, has to submit her/his Schengen visa application by appointment only on their appointment date, which needs to be booked online (see Schedule an Appointment) by the applicant.

Applicants, who intend to travel purely for tourist purposes, i.e., visiting for leisure, recreation or sightseeing, and provide for their own accommodation (hotel, hostel, B&B, camping) need to apply as tourists.

Schengen visas can be single, dual, or multiple-entry, valid up to five years. The validity period and number of entries are determined on a case-by-case basis by the consular mission, depending on the purpose of travel and the documents submitted in the visa.

Visa Fees

VFS Global is collecting three types of application fees:

• Visa fees, which are collected on behalf of the consular authority for the application processing.
• Application Service fees, which correspond to the standard application processing service provided by VFS Global.
• Added Value Service fees, which correspond to optional added value services you have used during the application process.

Attention: The payment of the above fees does not guarantee that a visa will be granted. The visa fee and the service fee are both non-refundable and non-transferable after the application is transferred to the consular authority, the visa application is denied by the administration, or the applicant decides to terminate his or her application.

Effective Date 30 March 2026

Visa fees

The fee is fixed in Euro but payable in Thai Baht only.

The exchange rate between EUR and THB is decided by the Consular Authority and updated periodically. The applicable visa fees in THB depend on the current exchange rate, which can be changed without any notifications.

The visa fee of 35 EUR is stipulated by a visa facilitation agreement with the EU for citizens of: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia Herzegovina, Georgia, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and Ukraine.

Visa fee exemptions

The visa fee shall be waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories:

1. Spouse, partners in civil union and underage children of German citizens

   Proof by marriage certificate/birth certificate, together with German passport

2. Parents of underage German citizens

   Proof by birth certificate, together with German passport

3. Family members of EU/EER nationals, if enjoying free movement and accompanied (in general; if they travel together with the EU/EER national or visit them)

4. Children under 6 years

   Application received at the Consulate before the 6th birthday, fee applies on the birthday

5. School pupils, students and accompanying teachers for study or educational training
6. Researchers
7. Representatives of non-profit organisations/participants <25 years for non-profit events
8. Trade fair exhibitors with personalized trade fair exhibitor ticket (full passport name)
9. Students and accompanying teachers of PASCH schools / PASCH school exchange
10. Persons officially invited by a German public institution/EU when travel and accommodation expenses are covered by German/EU/UN public funds (including scholarship holders)
11. For transfer of previous multiple entry visa into new passport (old passport no free pages)

The visa fee is also waived for official passport travelers (applying through MoFA, not VAC)

• Diplomatic and Service Passports
• UN staff/delegates and participants of UN conferences
• Seminars sponsored and organized by GIZ

Please note that the visa fees are as above indicated. No other amount will be requested for the visa issuance or for urgent process for visa issuance.

Application service fee

The below service fee is mandatory for all visa applications and is inclusive of taxes. The service fee is to be paid for every visa application. This fee corresponds to the standard application processing service provided by VFS Global (i.e., information provision, appointment booking, visa application reception, data processing, etc.).

Value Added Service fees

Please note that Value Added Services can be bought at the sole discretion of the applicant and do not have any effect on the visa decision. For more information, please check the Value Added Service page.

Note:

An official receipt should be obtained for all payments made.

Kindly be informed that the fees are non-refundable and non-transferable once the payment is made.

Documents Required

Kindly refer to the list of requisite documents below before submitting your application; this will minimize chances of rejection of your visa application due to incorrect or inadequate documents.

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

	Documents Checklist (English) – Schengen Tourist Visa
	Dokumentencheckliste (Deutsch) – Schengenvisum für Touristen

Important note: Please arrange your documents in the following order.

In order to avoid a delay when applying for your visa, please arrange your documents according to the following order.

1. Copy of your passport
2. Application form with photographs
3. Formal obligation letter or written invitation letter / Business invitation from Germany / Hotel reservations
4. Flight reservation (only for tourist visa applicants)
5. All further documents, e.g., work certificate, bank account, birth certificate, land title deed, etc.
6. Travel and health insurance

The Embassy of Germany may request additional documents or information, according to your situation.

Non-EU/EFTA nationals must have sufficient financial resources for the entire stay, assessed by the length and purpose of the visit.

Photo Specifications

Please submit two passport photos which should fulfill the following criteria (conform to ICAO standards).

The photos are part of the biometric data, mandatory for a Schengen visa application.

• Colour photo on a white background
• Size: 3.5 x 4.5cm
• Taken from the front with the subject looking directly at the camera
• Mouth must be closed, teeth not visible
• Without shadows in the face
• Wearer of glasses: the eyes must not be covered by the frames of the glasses
• Sharp, not blurred, high pixel resolution (600 DPI)
• Face covers 70-80% of the photo
• Recent photo, not older than 6 months

The photo will be imprinted into the visa sticker and must fulfill these criteria. The photo is stored in different databases (central register for foreigners, visa information system), so that a comparison can take place when entering the Schengen area.

Photos which are older than 6 months are not accepted by the visa section and applications containing photographs that are older than 6 months will be rejected and not processed. In order to avoid this, we advise you to take new photos right before the visa application submission.

Please click here to see the photograph sample requirements.

Travel Medical Insurance

A medical insurance is compulsory for visitors to Germany and other Schengen states. You may provide either a policy from an insurance company based in Europe or in Thailand. Please note that only certain insurance companies in Thailand are accepted. The insurance must cover at least 30 000 Euro and include costs for medical treatment, hospitalization and repatriation due to injury or medical reasons. The insurance must be valid in all Schengen states and cover the total length of the visit.

Please note, the Insurance policy will be considered valid, only if it has the insurance company stamp and authorized signature.

Click here for the list of accredited Travel Medical Insurance.

Processing Time

Applications for a Schengen (short-term) visa can be filed within 180 days preceding the planned trip. Applications are in most cases reviewed within 15 calendar days. In individual cases, the review period can be extended up to 45 days and more at the discretion of the Embassy of Germany for any reason. It is recommended not to file a visa application later than 15 days before the trip, as it cannot be otherwise guaranteed it will be reviewed in time.

The Visa Application Centre has no right to influence anyhow the processing time of visa applications as well as to accelerate the application.

Please note that you may be required to appear before a visa officer for a personal interview at the Consulate of Germany prior to a decision being taken on your application. The Embassy also reserves the right to ask for additional supporting documents during the visa application process. Applicants are requested to read the information on this site carefully. The guidelines listed on this website help you to prepare your documents as accurately as possible. This will reduce the chances of your application being incomplete or delayed.

Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences.

All visa decisions are solely at the discretion of the Embassy of Germany in Bangkok.

Download Forms

Schengen Visa Application Form

Please complete the following application form in full. Print a copy of all pages, sign it and submit it with your remaining visa application documents. For more information, read the user guide (English version, German version) or the launch assistant directly on the website.

The application form has to be signed personally by the applicant. For applicants under 18 years of age, the application form must be signed at least by one of the parents or legal guardians.

Information Forms

	Information form on § 54 Abs. 2 Nr. 8 i. V. m. § 53 AufenthG
	Information on data protection law
	Receipt of data protection information

Overview

Every applicant, including children and infants, has to submit her/his Schengen visa application by appointment only on their appointment date, which needs to be booked online (see Schedule an Appointment) by the applicant.

A business visa is required if during any portion of the visit, the applicant intends to conduct business or commercial activities. e.g., meetings, conferences, trainings, trade fairs, etc. The applicant will have to provide evidence that she/he falls under this category, kindly refer to the information sheet of documents required.

Schengen visas can be single, dual, or multiple-entry, valid up to five years. The validity period and number of entries are determined on a case-by-case basis by the consular mission, depending on the purpose of travel and the documents submitted in the visa.

Visa Fees

VFS Global is collecting three types of application fees:

• Visa fees, which are collected on behalf of the consular authority for the application processing.
• Application Service fees, which correspond to the standard application processing service provided by VFS Global.
• Added Value Service fees, which correspond to optional added value services you have used during the application process.

Attention: The payment of the above fees does not guarantee that a visa will be granted. The visa fee and the service fee are both non-refundable and non-transferable after the application is transferred to the consular authority, the visa application is denied by the administration, or the applicant decides to terminate his or her application.

Effective Date 30 March 2026

Visa fees

The fee is fixed in Euro but payable in Thai Baht only.

The exchange rate between EUR and THB is decided by the Consular Authority and updated periodically. The applicable visa fees in THB depend on the current exchange rate, which can be changed without any notifications.

The visa fee of 35 EUR is stipulated by a visa facilitation agreement with the EU for citizens of: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia Herzegovina, Georgia, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and Ukraine.

Visa fee exemptions

The visa fee shall be waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories:

1. Spouse, partners in civil union and underage children of German citizens

   Proof by marriage certificate/birth certificate, together with German passport

2. Parents of underage German citizens

   Proof by birth certificate, together with German passport

3. Family members of EU/EER nationals, if enjoying free movement and accompanied (in general; if they travel together with the EU/EER national or visit them)

4. Children under 6 years

   Application received at the Consulate before the 6th birthday, fee applies on the birthday

5. School pupils, students and accompanying teachers for study or educational training
6. Researchers
7. Representatives of non-profit organisations/participants <25 years for non-profit events
8. Trade fair exhibitors with personalized trade fair exhibitor ticket (full passport name)
9. Students and accompanying teachers of PASCH schools / PASCH school exchange
10. Persons officially invited by a German public institution/EU when travel and accommodation expenses are covered by German/EU/UN public funds (including scholarship holders)
11. For transfer of previous multiple entry visa into new passport (old passport no free pages)

The visa fee is also waived for official passport travelers (applying through MoFA, not VAC)

• Diplomatic and Service Passports
• UN staff/delegates and participants of UN conferences
• Seminars sponsored and organized by GIZ

Please note that the visa fees are as above indicated. No other amount will be requested for the visa issuance or for urgent process for visa issuance.

Application service fee

The below service fee is mandatory for all visa applications and is inclusive of taxes. The service fee is to be paid for every visa application. This fee corresponds to the standard application processing service provided by VFS Global (i.e., information provision, appointment booking, visa application reception, data processing, etc.).

Value Added Service fees

Please note that Value Added Services can be bought at the sole discretion of the applicant and do not have any effect on the visa decision. For more information, please check the Value Added Service page.

Note:

An official receipt should be obtained for all payments made.

Kindly be informed that the fees are non-refundable and non-transferable once the payment is made.

Documents Required

Kindly refer to the list of requisite documents below before submitting your application; this will minimize chances of rejection of your visa application due to incorrect or inadequate documents.

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

	Documents Checklist (English) – Schengen Business Visa
	Dokumentencheckliste (Deutsch) – Schengenvisum für geschäftliche Zwecke

Important note: Please arrange your documents in the following order.

In order to avoid a delay when applying for your visa, please arrange your documents according to the following order.

1. Copy of your passport
2. Application form with photographs
3. Formal obligation letter or written invitation letter / Business invitation from Germany / Hotel reservations
4. Flight reservation (only for tourist visa applicants)
5. All further documents, e.g., work certificate, bank account, birth certificate, land title deed, etc.
6. Travel and health insurance

The Embassy of Germany may request additional documents or information, according to your situation.

Non-EU/EFTA nationals must have sufficient financial resources for the entire stay, assessed by the length and purpose of the visit.

Photo Specifications

Please submit two passport photos which should fulfill the following criteria (conform to ICAO standards).

The photos are part of the biometric data, mandatory for a Schengen visa application.

• Colour photo on a white background
• Size: 3.5 x 4.5cm
• Taken from the front with the subject looking directly at the camera
• Mouth must be closed, teeth not visible
• Without shadows in the face
• Wearer of glasses: the eyes must not be covered by the frames of the glasses
• Sharp, not blurred, high pixel resolution (600 DPI)
• Face covers 70-80% of the photo
• Recent photo, not older than 6 months

The photo will be imprinted into the visa sticker and must fulfill these criteria. The photo is stored in different databases (central register for foreigners, visa information system), so that a comparison can take place when entering the Schengen area.

Photos which are older than 6 months are not accepted by the visa section and applications containing photographs that are older than 6 months will be rejected and not processed. In order to avoid this, we advise you to take new photos right before the visa application submission.

Please click here to see the photograph sample requirements.

Travel Medical Insurance

A medical insurance is compulsory for visitors to Germany and other Schengen states. You may provide either a policy from an insurance company based in Europe or in Thailand. Please note that only certain insurance companies in Thailand are accepted. The insurance must cover at least 30 000 Euro and include costs for medical treatment, hospitalization and repatriation due to injury or medical reasons. The insurance must be valid in all Schengen states and cover the total length of the visit.

Please note, the Insurance policy will be considered valid, only if it has the insurance company stamp and authorized signature.

Click here for the list of accredited Travel Medical Insurance.

Processing Time

Applications for a Schengen (short-term) visa can be filed within 180 days preceding the planned trip. Applications are in most cases reviewed within 15 calendar days. In individual cases, the review period can be extended up to 45 days and more at the discretion of the Embassy of Germany for any reason. It is recommended not to file a visa application later than 15 days before the trip, as it cannot be otherwise guaranteed it will be reviewed in time.

The Visa Application Centre has no right to influence anyhow the processing time of visa applications as well as to accelerate the application.

Please note that you may be required to appear before a visa officer for a personal interview at the Consulate of Germany prior to a decision being taken on your application. The Embassy also reserves the right to ask for additional supporting documents during the visa application process. Applicants are requested to read the information on this site carefully. The guidelines listed on this website help you to prepare your documents as accurately as possible. This will reduce the chances of your application being incomplete or delayed.

Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences.

All visa decisions are solely at the discretion of the Embassy of Germany in Bangkok.

Download Forms

Schengen Visa Application Form

Please complete the following application form in full. Print a copy of all pages, sign it and submit it with your remaining visa application documents. For more information, read the user guide (English version, German version) or the launch assistant directly on the website.

The application form has to be signed personally by the applicant. For applicants under 18 years of age, the application form must be signed at least by one of the parents or legal guardians.

Information Forms

	Information form on § 54 Abs. 2 Nr. 8 i. V. m. § 53 AufenthG
	Information on data protection law
	Receipt of data protection information

Overview

Every applicant, including children and infants, has to submit her/his Schengen visa application by appointment only on their appointment date, which needs to be booked online (see Schedule an Appointment) by the applicant.

Applicants traveling to Germany to visit family or friends may apply for this visa.

Schengen visas can be single, dual, or multiple-entry, valid up to five years. The validity period and number of entries are determined on a case-by-case basis by the consular mission, depending on the purpose of travel and the documents submitted in the visa.

Visa Fees

VFS Global is collecting three types of application fees:

• Visa fees, which are collected on behalf of the consular authority for the application processing.
• Application Service fees, which correspond to the standard application processing service provided by VFS Global.
• Added Value Service fees, which correspond to optional added value services you have used during the application process.

Attention: The payment of the above fees does not guarantee that a visa will be granted. The visa fee and the service fee are both non-refundable and non-transferable after the application is transferred to the consular authority, the visa application is denied by the administration, or the applicant decides to terminate his or her application.

Effective Date 30 March 2026

Visa fees

The fee is fixed in Euro but payable in Thai Baht only.

The exchange rate between EUR and THB is decided by the Consular Authority and updated periodically. The applicable visa fees in THB depend on the current exchange rate, which can be changed without any notifications.

The visa fee of 35 EUR is stipulated by a visa facilitation agreement with the EU for citizens of: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia Herzegovina, Georgia, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and Ukraine.

Visa fee exemptions

The visa fee shall be waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories:

1. Spouse, partners in civil union and underage children of German citizens

   Proof by marriage certificate/birth certificate, together with German passport

2. Parents of underage German citizens

   Proof by birth certificate, together with German passport

3. Family members of EU/EER nationals, if enjoying free movement and accompanied (in general; if they travel together with the EU/EER national or visit them)

4. Children under 6 years

   Application received at the Consulate before the 6th birthday, fee applies on the birthday

5. School pupils, students and accompanying teachers for study or educational training
6. Researchers
7. Representatives of non-profit organisations/participants <25 years for non-profit events
8. Trade fair exhibitors with personalized trade fair exhibitor ticket (full passport name)
9. Students and accompanying teachers of PASCH schools / PASCH school exchange
10. Persons officially invited by a German public institution/EU when travel and accommodation expenses are covered by German/EU/UN public funds (including scholarship holders)
11. For transfer of previous multiple entry visa into new passport (old passport no free pages)

The visa fee is also waived for official passport travelers (applying through MoFA, not VAC)

• Diplomatic and Service Passports
• UN staff/delegates and participants of UN conferences
• Seminars sponsored and organized by GIZ

Please note that the visa fees are as above indicated. No other amount will be requested for the visa issuance or for urgent process for visa issuance.

Application service fee

The below service fee is mandatory for all visa applications and is inclusive of taxes. The service fee is to be paid for every visa application. This fee corresponds to the standard application processing service provided by VFS Global (i.e., information provision, appointment booking, visa application reception, data processing, etc.).

Value Added Service fees

Please note that Value Added Services can be bought at the sole discretion of the applicant and do not have any effect on the visa decision. For more information, please check the Value Added Service page.

Note:

An official receipt should be obtained for all payments made.

Kindly be informed that the fees are non-refundable and non-transferable once the payment is made.

Documents Required

Kindly refer to the list of requisite documents below before submitting your application; this will minimize chances of rejection of your visa application due to incorrect or inadequate documents.

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

	Documents Checklist (English) – Schengen Visitor Visa
	Dokumentencheckliste (Deutsch) – Schengenvisum für Besucher

Important note: Please arrange your documents in the following order.

In order to avoid a delay when applying for your visa, please arrange your documents according to the following order.

1. Copy of your passport
2. Application form with photographs
3. Formal obligation letter or written invitation letter / Business invitation from Germany / Hotel reservations
4. Flight reservation (only for tourist visa applicants)
5. All further documents, e.g., work certificate, bank account, birth certificate, land title deed, etc.
6. Travel and health insurance

The Embassy of Germany may request additional documents or information, according to your situation.

Non-EU/EFTA nationals must have sufficient financial resources for the entire stay, assessed by the length and purpose of the visit.

Photo Specifications

Please submit two passport photos which should fulfill the following criteria (conform to ICAO standards).

The photos are part of the biometric data, mandatory for a Schengen visa application.

• Colour photo on a white background
• Size: 3.5 x 4.5cm
• Taken from the front with the subject looking directly at the camera
• Mouth must be closed, teeth not visible
• Without shadows in the face
• Wearer of glasses: the eyes must not be covered by the frames of the glasses
• Sharp, not blurred, high pixel resolution (600 DPI)
• Face covers 70-80% of the photo
• Recent photo, not older than 6 months

The photo will be imprinted into the visa sticker and must fulfill these criteria. The photo is stored in different databases (central register for foreigners, visa information system), so that a comparison can take place when entering the Schengen area.

Photos which are older than 6 months are not accepted by the visa section and applications containing photographs that are older than 6 months will be rejected and not processed. In order to avoid this, we advise you to take new photos right before the visa application submission.

Please click here to see the photograph sample requirements.

Travel Medical Insurance

A medical insurance is compulsory for visitors to Germany and other Schengen states. You may provide either a policy from an insurance company based in Europe or in Thailand. Please note that only certain insurance companies in Thailand are accepted. The insurance must cover at least 30 000 Euro and include costs for medical treatment, hospitalization and repatriation due to injury or medical reasons. The insurance must be valid in all Schengen states and cover the total length of the visit.

Please note, the Insurance policy will be considered valid, only if it has the insurance company stamp and authorized signature.

Click here for the list of accredited Travel Medical Insurance.

Processing Time

Applications for a Schengen (short-term) visa can be filed within 180 days preceding the planned trip. Applications are in most cases reviewed within 15 calendar days. In individual cases, the review period can be extended up to 45 days and more at the discretion of the Embassy of Germany for any reason. It is recommended not to file a visa application later than 15 days before the trip, as it cannot be otherwise guaranteed it will be reviewed in time.

The Visa Application Centre has no right to influence anyhow the processing time of visa applications as well as to accelerate the application.

Please note that you may be required to appear before a visa officer for a personal interview at the Consulate of Germany prior to a decision being taken on your application. The Embassy also reserves the right to ask for additional supporting documents during the visa application process. Applicants are requested to read the information on this site carefully. The guidelines listed on this website help you to prepare your documents as accurately as possible. This will reduce the chances of your application being incomplete or delayed.

Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences.

All visa decisions are solely at the discretion of the Embassy of Germany in Bangkok.

Download Forms

Schengen Visa Application Form

Please complete the following application form in full. Print a copy of all pages, sign it and submit it with your remaining visa application documents. For more information, read the user guide (English version, German version) or the launch assistant directly on the website.

The application form has to be signed personally by the applicant. For applicants under 18 years of age, the application form must be signed at least by one of the parents or legal guardians.

Information Forms

	Information form on § 54 Abs. 2 Nr. 8 i. V. m. § 53 AufenthG
	Information on data protection law
	Receipt of data protection information

Overview

The visa for a family reunification with a German or EU citizen is given in request for a national visa in order to join husband, wife or partner who is a national of Germany or the European Union and who lives in Germany.

You must submit your visa application with prior appointment at VFS Global.

Please note that required documents for all applications through the Auslandsportal might differ.

Visa Fees

VFS Global is collecting three types of application fees:

• Visa fees, which are collected on behalf of the consular authority for the application processing.
• Application Service fees, which correspond to the standard application processing service provided by VFS Global.
• Added Value Service fees, which correspond to optional added value services you have used during the application process.

Attention: The payment of the above fees does not guarantee that a visa will be granted. The visa fee and the service fee are both non-refundable and non-transferable after the application is transferred to the consular authority, the visa application is denied by the administration, or the applicant decides to terminate his or her application.

Effective Date: 30 March 2026

Visa fees

The fee is fixed in Euro but payable in Thai Baht only.

The exchange rate between EUR and THB is decided by the Consular Authority and updated periodically. The applicable visa fees in THB depend on the current exchange rate, which can be changed without any notifications.

Visa applications for spouses, registered civil partners and underage unmarried children of Germans, as well as parents of underage Germans are processed free of charge. Visa applications for spouses entitled to freedom of movement and children of EU/EEA nationals are also free of charge.

Application service fee

The below service fee is mandatory for all visa applications and is inclusive of taxes. The service fee is to be paid for every visa application. This fee corresponds to the standard application processing service provided by VFS Global (i.e., information provision, appointment booking, visa application reception, data processing, etc.).

Value Added Service fees

Please note that Value Added Services can be bought at the sole discretion of the applicant and do not have any effect on the visa decision. For more information, please check the Value Added Service page.

Note:

An official receipt should be obtained for all payments made.

Kindly be informed that the fees are non-refundable and non-transferable once the payment is made.

Documents Required

Kindly refer to the list of requisite documents below before submitting your application at VFS Global in Bangkok; this will minimize chances of rejection of your visa application due to incorrect or inadequate documents.

Visabestimmungen (Deutsch) – Nationales Visum zum Ehegattennachzug / Nachzug zum Lebenspartner

The Embassy of Germany may request additional documents or information, according to your situation.

Non-EU/EFTA nationals must have sufficient financial resources for the entire stay, assessed by the length and purpose of the visit.

Photo Specifications

Please submit two passport photos which should fulfill the following criteria (conform to ICAO standards).

The photos are part of the biometric data, mandatory for a Schengen visa application.

• Colour photo on a white background
• Size: 3.5 x 4.5cm
• Taken from the front with the subject looking directly at the camera
• Mouth must be closed, teeth not visible
• Without shadows in the face
• Wearer of glasses: the eyes must not be covered by the frames of the glasses
• Sharp, not blurred, high pixel resolution (600 DPI)
• Face covers 70-80% of the photo
• Recent photo, not older than 6 months

The photo will be imprinted into the visa sticker and must fulfill these criteria. The photo is stored in different databases (central register for foreigners, visa information system), so that a comparison can take place when entering the Schengen area.

Photos which are older than 6 months are not accepted by the visa section and applications containing photographs that are older than 6 months will be rejected and not processed. In order to avoid this, we advise you to take new photos right before the visa application submission.

Processing Time

As long-term visas can only be issued after approval by the competent Aliens’ Office in Germany and due to long mailing times, applications take two months on average.

Overview

The visa for marriage or partnership registration in Germany is intended for partners (not married, not registered partnership) who will stay in Germany for longer than 90 days in order to enter a marriage or registered partnership.

You must submit your visa application with prior appointment directly at VFS Global in Bangkok.

Please note that required documents for all applications through the Auslandsportal might differ.

Visa Fees

VFS Global is collecting three types of application fees:

• Visa fees, which are collected on behalf of the consular authority for the application processing.
• Application Service fees, which correspond to the standard application processing service provided by VFS Global.
• Added Value Service fees, which correspond to optional added value services you have used during the application process.

Attention: The payment of the above fees does not guarantee that a visa will be granted. The visa fee and the service fee are both non-refundable and non-transferable after the application is transferred to the consular authority, the visa application is denied by the administration, or the applicant decides to terminate his or her application.

Effective Date 30 March 2026

Visa fees

The fee is fixed in Euro but payable in Thai Baht only.

The exchange rate between EUR and THB is decided by the Consular Authority and updated periodically. The applicable visa fees in THB depend on the current exchange rate, which can be changed without any notifications.

Visa applications for spouses, registered civil partners and underage unmarried children of Germans, as well as parents of underage Germans are processed free of charge. Visa applications for spouses entitled to freedom of movement and children of EU/EEA nationals are also free of charge.

Application service fee

The below service fee is mandatory for all visa applications and is inclusive of taxes. The service fee is to be paid for every visa application. This fee corresponds to the standard application processing service provided by VFS Global (i.e., information provision, appointment booking, visa application reception, data processing, etc.).

Value Added Service fees

Please note that Value Added Services can be bought at the sole discretion of the applicant and do not have any effect on the visa decision. For more information, please check the Value Added Service page.

Note:

An official receipt should be obtained for all payments made.

Kindly be informed that the fees are non-refundable and non-transferable once the payment is made.

Documents Required

Kindly refer to the list of requisite documents below before submitting your application at VFS Global in Bangkok; this will minimize chances of rejection of your visa application due to incorrect or inadequate documents.

Visabestimmungen (Deutsch) – Nationales Visum zur Eheschließung / Eingehung einer Lebenspartnerschaft

The Embassy of Germany may request additional documents or information, according to your situation.

Non-EU/EFTA nationals must have sufficient financial resources for the entire stay, assessed by the length and purpose of the visit.

Photo Specifications

Please submit two passport photos which should fulfill the following criteria (conform to ICAO standards).

The photos are part of the biometric data, mandatory for a Schengen visa application.

• Colour photo on a white background
• Size: 3.5 x 4.5cm
• Taken from the front with the subject looking directly at the camera
• Mouth must be closed, teeth not visible
• Without shadows in the face
• Wearer of glasses: the eyes must not be covered by the frames of the glasses
• Sharp, not blurred, high pixel resolution (600 DPI)
• Face covers 70-80% of the photo
• Recent photo, not older than 6 months

The photo will be imprinted into the visa sticker and must fulfill these criteria. The photo is stored in different databases (central register for foreigners, visa information system), so that a comparison can take place when entering the Schengen area.

Photos which are older than 6 months are not accepted by the visa section and applications containing photographs that are older than 6 months will be rejected and not processed. In order to avoid this, we advise you to take new photos right before the visa application submission.

Processing Time

As long-term visas can only be issued after approval by the competent Aliens’ Office in Germany and due to long mailing times, applications take two months on average.

Overview

You may apply for the visa of family reunification with your minor child, if your minor child lives in Germany and you have custody for your child.

You must submit your visa application with prior appointment directly at VFS Global in Bangkok.

Please note that required documents for all applications through the Auslandsportal might differ.

Visa Fees

VFS Global is collecting three types of application fees:

• Visa fees, which are collected on behalf of the consular authority for the application processing.
• Application Service fees, which correspond to the standard application processing service provided by VFS Global.
• Added Value Service fees, which correspond to optional added value services you have used during the application process.

Attention: The payment of the above fees does not guarantee that a visa will be granted. The visa fee and the service fee are both non-refundable and non-transferable after the application is transferred to the consular authority, the visa application is denied by the administration, or the applicant decides to terminate his or her application.

Effective Date 30 March 2026

Visa fees

The fee is fixed in Euro but payable in Thai Baht only.

The exchange rate between EUR and THB is decided by the Consular Authority and updated periodically. The applicable visa fees in THB depend on the current exchange rate, which can be changed without any notifications.

Visa applications for spouses, registered civil partners and underage unmarried children of Germans, as well as parents of underage Germans are processed free of charge. Visa applications for spouses entitled to freedom of movement and children of EU/EEA nationals are also free of charge.

Application service fee

The below service fee is mandatory for all visa applications and is inclusive of taxes. The service fee is to be paid for every visa application. This fee corresponds to the standard application processing service provided by VFS Global (i.e., information provision, appointment booking, visa application reception, data processing, etc.).

Value Added Service fees

Please note that Value Added Services can be bought at the sole discretion of the applicant and do not have any effect on the visa decision. For more information, please check the Value Added Service page.

Note:

An official receipt should be obtained for all payments made.

Kindly be informed that the fees are non-refundable and non-transferable once the payment is made.

Documents Required

Kindly refer to the list of requisite documents below before submitting your application at VFS Global in Bangkok; this will minimize chances of rejection of your visa application due to incorrect or inadequate documents.

Visabestimmungen (Deutsch) – Nationales Visum zur Familienzusammenführung zum minderjährigen deutschen Kind

The Embassy of Germany may request additional documents or information, according to your situation.

Non-EU/EFTA nationals must have sufficient financial resources for the entire stay, assessed by the length and purpose of the visit.

Photo Specifications

Please submit two passport photos which should fulfill the following criteria (conform to ICAO standards).

The photos are part of the biometric data, mandatory for a Schengen visa application.

• Colour photo on a white background
• Size: 3.5 x 4.5cm
• Taken from the front with the subject looking directly at the camera
• Mouth must be closed, teeth not visible
• Without shadows in the face
• Wearer of glasses: the eyes must not be covered by the frames of the glasses
• Sharp, not blurred, high pixel resolution (600 DPI)
• Face covers 70-80% of the photo
• Recent photo, not older than 6 months

The photo will be imprinted into the visa sticker and must fulfill these criteria. The photo is stored in different databases (central register for foreigners, visa information system), so that a comparison can take place when entering the Schengen area.

Photos which are older than 6 months are not accepted by the visa section and applications containing photographs that are older than 6 months will be rejected and not processed. In order to avoid this, we advise you to take new photos right before the visa application submission.

Processing Time

As long-term visas can only be issued after approval by the competent Aliens’ Office in Germany and due to long mailing times, applications take two months on average.

Overview

If you would like to have your minor foreign child follow you to live in Germany, you may apply for a visa for the immigration of children.

You must submit your visa application with prior appointment directly at VFS Global in Bangkok.

Please note that required documents for all applications through the Auslandsportal might differ.

Visa Fees

VFS Global is collecting three types of application fees:

• Visa fees, which are collected on behalf of the consular authority for the application processing.
• Application Service fees, which correspond to the standard application processing service provided by VFS Global.
• Added Value Service fees, which correspond to optional added value services you have used during the application process.

Attention: The payment of the above fees does not guarantee that a visa will be granted. The visa fee and the service fee are both non-refundable and non-transferable after the application is transferred to the consular authority, the visa application is denied by the administration, or the applicant decides to terminate his or her application.

Effective Date 30 March 2026

Visa fees

The fee is fixed in Euro but payable in Thai Baht only.

The exchange rate between EUR and THB is decided by the Consular Authority and updated periodically. The applicable visa fees in THB depend on the current exchange rate, which can be changed without any notifications.

Visa applications for spouses, registered civil partners and underage unmarried children of Germans, as well as parents of underage Germans are processed free of charge. Visa applications for spouses entitled to freedom of movement and children of EU/EEA nationals are also free of charge.

Application service fee

The below service fee is mandatory for all visa applications and is inclusive of taxes. The service fee is to be paid for every visa application. This fee corresponds to the standard application processing service provided by VFS Global (i.e., information provision, appointment booking, visa application reception, data processing, etc.).

Value Added Service fees

Please note that Value Added Services can be bought at the sole discretion of the applicant and do not have any effect on the visa decision. For more information, please check the Value Added Service page.

Note:

An official receipt should be obtained for all payments made.

Kindly be informed that the fees are non-refundable and non-transferable once the payment is made.

Documents Required

Kindly refer to the list of requisite documents below before submitting your application at VFS Global in Bangkok; this will minimize chances of rejection of your visa application due to incorrect or inadequate documents.

Visabestimmungen (Deutsch) – Nationales Visum zum Kindernachzug

The Embassy of Germany may request additional documents or information, according to your situation.

Non-EU/EFTA nationals must have sufficient financial resources for the entire stay, assessed by the length and purpose of the visit.

Photo Specifications

Please submit two passport photos which should fulfill the following criteria (conform to ICAO standards).

The photos are part of the biometric data, mandatory for a Schengen visa application.

• Colour photo on a white background
• Size: 3.5 x 4.5cm
• Taken from the front with the subject looking directly at the camera
• Mouth must be closed, teeth not visible
• Without shadows in the face
• Wearer of glasses: the eyes must not be covered by the frames of the glasses
• Sharp, not blurred, high pixel resolution (600 DPI)
• Face covers 70-80% of the photo
• Recent photo, not older than 6 months

The photo will be imprinted into the visa sticker and must fulfill these criteria. The photo is stored in different databases (central register for foreigners, visa information system), so that a comparison can take place when entering the Schengen area.

Photos which are older than 6 months are not accepted by the visa section and applications containing photographs that are older than 6 months will be rejected and not processed. In order to avoid this, we advise you to take new photos right before the visa application submission.

Processing Time

As long-term visas can only be issued after approval by the competent Aliens’ Office in Germany and due to long mailing times, applications take two months on average.

Overview

If you would like to study for a period of more than 90 days in Germany, you may apply for a national study visa at VFS Global.

Please note that required documents for all applications through the Auslandsportal might differ.

Visa Fees

VFS Global is collecting three types of application fees:

• Visa fees, which are collected on behalf of the consular authority for the application processing.
• Application Service fees, which correspond to the standard application processing service provided by VFS Global.
• Added Value Service fees, which correspond to optional added value services you have used during the application process.

Attention: The payment of the above fees does not guarantee that a visa will be granted. The visa fee and the service fee are both non-refundable and non-transferable after the application is transferred to the consular authority, the visa application is denied by the administration, or the applicant decides to terminate his or her application.

Effective as 30 March 2026

Visa fees

The fee is fixed in Euro but payable in Thai Baht only.

The exchange rate between EUR and THB is decided by the Consular Authority and updated periodically. The applicable visa fees in THB depend on the current exchange rate, which can be changed without any notifications.

Visa applications for spouses, registered civil partners and underage unmarried children of Germans, as well as parents of underage Germans are processed free of charge. Visa applications for spouses entitled to freedom of movement and children of EU/EEA nationals are also free of charge.

Application service fee

The below service fee is mandatory for all visa applications and is inclusive of taxes. The service fee is to be paid for every visa application. This fee corresponds to the standard application processing service provided by VFS Global (i.e., information provision, appointment booking, visa application reception, data processing, etc.).

Value Added Service fees

Please note that Value Added Services can be bought at the sole discretion of the applicant and do not have any effect on the visa decision. For more information, please check the Value Added Service page.

Note:

An official receipt should be obtained for all payments made.

Kindly be informed that the fees are non-refundable and non-transferable once the payment is made.

Documents Required

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• Valid passport, as well as two copies of the data page, if necessary previous passports
• Two biometric passport photos
• Information in accordance with Articles 13 and 14 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation)
• Acknowledgment of receipt of the General Data Protection Regulation
• Current notification of admission / reservation for a place at the German university or preparatory college
• Evidence of previous training (qualifications) with German translation
• Proof of funding for at least EUR 992 per month of the planned study visit (For further information, please visit the website of the Federal Foreign Department in Germany https://bangkok.diplo.de/th-de/sperrkonto/375488)
• Usually proof of sufficient German language skills at level B1 of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference)

The Embassy of Germany may request additional documents or information, according to your situation.

Non-EU/EFTA nationals must have sufficient financial resources for the entire stay, assessed by the length and purpose of the visit.

Photo Specifications

Please submit two passport photos which should fulfill the following criteria (conform to ICAO standards).

The photos are part of the biometric data, mandatory for a Schengen visa application.

• Colour photo on a white background
• Size: 3.5 x 4.5cm
• Taken from the front with the subject looking directly at the camera
• Mouth must be closed, teeth not visible
• Without shadows in the face
• Wearer of glasses: the eyes must not be covered by the frames of the glasses
• Sharp, not blurred, high pixel resolution (600 DPI)
• Face covers 70-80% of the photo
• Recent photo, not older than 6 months

The photo will be imprinted into the visa sticker and must fulfill these criteria. The photo is stored in different databases (central register for foreigners, visa information system), so that a comparison can take place when entering the Schengen area.

Photos which are older than 6 months are not accepted by the visa section and applications containing photographs that are older than 6 months will be rejected and not processed. In order to avoid this, we advise you to take new photos right before the visa application submission.

Processing Time

The processing time for a national visa is usually two to three months. In most cases, applications for student visas can be finally decided after three weeks.

Your application for a national visa will be forwarded to the immigration authorities of your future place of residence in Germany. The immigration authorities will review your application and inform the embassy of the result. Only then can the embassy make a final decision on your application. As soon as that is done, you will be notified by phone.

Overview

Every applicant has to submit her/his Long-term application by appointment only on their appointment date, which needs to be booked online (see Schedule an Appointment) by the applicant.

A Long-term visa is required for nursing staff.

Please note that required documents for all applications through the Auslandsportal might differ.

Visa Fees

VFS Global is collecting three types of application fees:

• Visa fees, which are collected on behalf of the consular authority for the application processing.
• Application Service fees, which correspond to the standard application processing service provided by VFS Global.
• Added Value Service fees, which correspond to optional added value services you have used during the application process.

Attention: The payment of the above fees does not guarantee that a visa will be granted. The visa fee and the service fee are both non-refundable and non-transferable after the application is transferred to the consular authority, the visa application is denied by the administration, or the applicant decides to terminate his or her application.

Effective as 30 March 2026

Visa fees

The fee is fixed in Euro but payable in Thai Baht only.

The exchange rate between EUR and THB is decided by the Consular Authority and updated periodically. The applicable visa fees in THB depend on the current exchange rate, which can be changed without any notifications.

Visa applications for spouses, registered civil partners and underage unmarried children of Germans, as well as parents of underage Germans are processed free of charge. Visa applications for spouses entitled to freedom of movement and children of EU/EEA nationals are also free of charge.

Application service fee

The below service fee is mandatory for all visa applications and is inclusive of taxes. The service fee is to be paid for every visa application. This fee corresponds to the standard application processing service provided by VFS Global (i.e., information provision, appointment booking, visa application reception, data processing, etc.).

Value Added Service fees

Please note that Value Added Services can be bought at the sole discretion of the applicant and do not have any effect on the visa decision. For more information, please check the Value Added Service page.

Note:

An official receipt should be obtained for all payments made.

Kindly be informed that the fees are non-refundable and non-transferable once the payment is made.

Documents Required

Kindly refer to the list of requisite documents below before submitting your application at VFS Global in Bangkok; this will minimize chances of rejection of your visa application due to incorrect or inadequate documents.

Document checklist for Nurses German

We kindly ask to not staple application documents together and only print documents one-sided.

The Embassy of Germany may request additional documents or information, according to your situation.

Non-EU/EFTA nationals must have sufficient financial resources for the entire stay, assessed by the length and purpose of the visit.

Photo Specifications

Please submit two passport photos which should fulfill the following criteria (conform to ICAO standards).

The photos are part of the biometric data, mandatory for a Schengen visa application.

• Colour photo on a white background
• Size: 3.5 x 4.5cm
• Taken from the front with the subject looking directly at the camera
• Mouth must be closed, teeth not visible
• Without shadows in the face
• Wearer of glasses: the eyes must not be covered by the frames of the glasses
• Sharp, not blurred, high pixel resolution (600 DPI)
• Face covers 70-80% of the photo
• Recent photo, not older than 6 months

The photo will be imprinted into the visa sticker and must fulfill these criteria. The photo is stored in different databases (central register for foreigners, visa information system), so that a comparison can take place when entering the Schengen area.

Photos which are older than 6 months are not accepted by the visa section and applications containing photographs that are older than 6 months will be rejected and not processed. In order to avoid this, we advise you to take new photos right before the visa application submission.

Processing Time

Processing time may vary from 15 days to 2 months, depending on the individual application and whether a pre-approval of German authorities (Bundesagentur für Arbeit) is being submitted and whether additional approvals are needed.

Overview

If you would like to participate in a language course in Germany, which is not intended to serve as study preparation, you have the opportunity to apply for an according visa.

You must submit your visa application with prior appointment directly at the German Embassy in Bangkok.

Please click here for the link to the website of the German Embassy and here to reach the Embassy’s appointment system.

Please note that required documents for all applications through the Auslandsportal might differ.

Visa Fees

Documents Required

Kindly refer to the list of requisite documents below before submitting your application at the German Embassy in Bangkok; this will minimize chances of rejection of your visa application due to incorrect or inadequate documents.

Visabestimmungen (Deutsch) – Nationales Visum für Sprachkurs

The Embassy of Germany may request additional documents or information, according to your situation.

Non-EU/EFTA nationals must have sufficient financial resources for the entire stay, assessed by the length and purpose of the visit.

Photo Specifications

Please submit two passport photos which should fulfill the following criteria (conform to ICAO standards).

The photos are part of the biometric data, mandatory for a Schengen visa application.

• Colour photo on a white background
• Size: 3.5 x 4.5cm
• Taken from the front with the subject looking directly at the camera
• Mouth must be closed, teeth not visible
• Without shadows in the face
• Wearer of glasses: the eyes must not be covered by the frames of the glasses
• Sharp, not blurred, high pixel resolution (600 DPI)
• Face covers 70-80% of the photo
• Recent photo, not older than 6 months

The photo will be imprinted into the visa sticker and must fulfill these criteria. The photo is stored in different databases (central register for foreigners, visa information system), so that a comparison can take place when entering the Schengen area.

Photos which are older than 6 months are not accepted by the visa section and applications containing photographs that are older than 6 months will be rejected and not processed. In order to avoid this, we advise you to take new photos right before the visa application submission.

Processing Time

As long-term visas can only be issued after approval by the competent Aliens’ Office in Germany and due to long mailing times, applications take two months on average.

Overview

If you intend to work as a specialty cook in a specialty restaurant in Germany, you may apply for a visa for specialty cooks. The entry and stay in Germany with the intention to pursue an employment as specialty cook may last for up to four years. In order to enter the country again as a specialty cook, a waiting period of three years is required.

You must submit your visa application with prior appointment directly at the German Embassy in Bangkok.

Please click here for the link to the website of the German Embassy and here to reach the Embassy’s appointment system.

Please note that required documents for all applications through the Auslandsportal might differ.

Visa Fees

Documents Required

Kindly refer to the list of requisite documents below before submitting your application at the German Embassy in Bangkok; this will minimize chances of rejection of your visa application due to incorrect or inadequate documents.

Visabestimmungen (Deutsch) – Nationales Visum für Spezialitätenköche

The Embassy of Germany may request additional documents or information, according to your situation.

Non-EU/EFTA nationals must have sufficient financial resources for the entire stay, assessed by the length and purpose of the visit.

Photo Specifications

Please submit two passport photos which should fulfill the following criteria (conform to ICAO standards).

The photos are part of the biometric data, mandatory for a Schengen visa application.

• Colour photo on a white background
• Size: 3.5 x 4.5cm
• Taken from the front with the subject looking directly at the camera
• Mouth must be closed, teeth not visible
• Without shadows in the face
• Wearer of glasses: the eyes must not be covered by the frames of the glasses
• Sharp, not blurred, high pixel resolution (600 DPI)
• Face covers 70-80% of the photo
• Recent photo, not older than 6 months

The photo will be imprinted into the visa sticker and must fulfill these criteria. The photo is stored in different databases (central register for foreigners, visa information system), so that a comparison can take place when entering the Schengen area.

Photos which are older than 6 months are not accepted by the visa section and applications containing photographs that are older than 6 months will be rejected and not processed. In order to avoid this, we advise you to take new photos right before the visa application submission.

Processing Time

As long-term visas can only be issued after approval by the competent Aliens’ Office in Germany and due to long mailing times, applications take two months on average.

Overview

Beyond the before-listed national visa categories, there are further categories, which enable you to apply for a long-term national visa to Germany. In these categories, you will find the following national visas: adoption, commencement of work, au-pair activity, search for employment and the entry to Germany with an EU Blue Card.

You must submit your visa application with prior appointment directly at the German Embassy in Bangkok.

Please click here for the link to the website of the German Embassy and here to reach the Embassy’s appointment system.

Please note that required documents for all applications through the Auslandsportal might differ.

Visa Fees

Documents Required

Kindly refer to the list of requisite documents below before submitting your application at the German Embassy in Bangkok; this will minimize chances of rejection of your visa application due to incorrect or inadequate documents.

Visabestimmungen (Deutsch) – Nationales Visum bei Adoption / Adoptionspflegschaft

Visabestimmungen (Deutsch) – Nationales Visum zur Arbeitsaufnahme (Erwerbstätigkeit) in Deutschland

Visabestimmungen (Deutsch) – Nationales Visum für Au-Pair-Tätigkeit

Visabestimmungen (Deutsch) – Nationales Visum zur Arbeitsplatzsuche

Visabestimmungen (Deutsch) – Blaue Karte EU Visum zur Einreise

The Embassy of Germany may request additional documents or information, according to your situation.

Non-EU/EFTA nationals must have sufficient financial resources for the entire stay, assessed by the length and purpose of the visit.

Photo Specifications

Please submit two passport photos which should fulfill the following criteria (conform to ICAO standards).

The photos are part of the biometric data, mandatory for a Schengen visa application.

• Colour photo on a white background
• Size: 3.5 x 4.5cm
• Taken from the front with the subject looking directly at the camera
• Mouth must be closed, teeth not visible
• Without shadows in the face
• Wearer of glasses: the eyes must not be covered by the frames of the glasses
• Sharp, not blurred, high pixel resolution (600 DPI)
• Face covers 70-80% of the photo
• Recent photo, not older than 6 months

The photo will be imprinted into the visa sticker and must fulfill these criteria. The photo is stored in different databases (central register for foreigners, visa information system), so that a comparison can take place when entering the Schengen area.

Photos which are older than 6 months are not accepted by the visa section and applications containing photographs that are older than 6 months will be rejected and not processed. In order to avoid this, we advise you to take new photos right before the visa application submission.

Processing Time

As long-term visas can only be issued after approval by the competent Aliens’ Office in Germany and due to long mailing times, applications take two months on average.