Can a DTV holder apply for a Schengen visa while in Thailand?

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Oct 20, 2024

2 months ago

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Is it possible for a DTV holder to apply for a Schengen visa in Thailand?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) holder can face challenges when applying for a Schengen visa in Thailand. To apply through VFS, one must 'live' in Thailand, typically requiring a long-term visa like Non-O, Non-ED, or Non-B. The DTV, being a tourist visa, may not qualify for this purpose. It's advised to check with the specific country's consulate for precise requirements and to consider applying from one's home country.

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Luit *****************

What is the reason you want to apply for a Schengen visa in Thailand?

Even when you are a Thai resident it is quite difficult to get a Schengen visa.

Why not apply for the Schengen visa in your home country?

2 months ago

Khin ****

DTV isn’t mentioned to Long term visa at Thailand. That’s way you must be 1st long term visa for Thai.

2 months ago

Pavel *************

You should ask a particular country consulate where you are going to apply for Schengen visa. It seems that this is the best way to know an answer, better then consult with a mobile keyboard experts 🙂

2 months ago

Pavel *************

@He***

from my perspective your were given with clear answer

2 months ago

He***

@Pavel ************

I'm facing a similar situation. I contacted the embassy to ask if a DTV visa holder can apply for a Schengen visa in Bangkok. Their response was that it depends on the applicant's "habitual residence" and whether they can prove Thailand is their primary residence, not just a temporary tourist destination. They didn't give a definitive yes or no, but said I could apply if I believe I meet the requirements.

2 months ago

He***

@Kirill ********

What do you want to say?

2 months ago

Kirill *********

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@He***

sorry it was pocket dial )

2 months ago

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Kirill *********

Vitaly ********

Most likely no. You need Non-O/ED/B. I was turned around even with Thailand Elite

2 months ago

Greg ********

@Vitaly *******

Wow. With a Thailand Elite. I woukd never have guessed that.

2 months ago

Vitaly ********

@Greg *******

Well, it was similar to opening a bank account - first they ask for a WP, then dig through their internal instructions which don’t mention TE, and then you get “mai dai”

2 months ago

Greg ********

@Vitaly *******

I just do not like VFS for some irrational reason. Probably down to friends dealings eith them. I had had one face to face dealing with them and it was good lol. Need a new Brotish passport soon but I will use and agent for that.

2 months ago

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Greg ********

This was asked yesterday. You must "Live" in Thailand to apply for Schengen Visa here through VFS. The DTV is a "Tourist" Visa.

2 months ago

Kirill *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

thank you, didn't notice yesterday post, sorry

2 months ago

Greg ********

@Kirill ********

No problem. Sometimes the search is not efficient either. I do know non-Thais who have got Schengen Visas here no problem but both on a B Visa with WP.

2 months ago

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Greg ********

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