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Can you apply for a Schengen visa at the German embassy in Thailand if living there on a DTV?

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Mar 17, 2026

a month ago

Anonymous *************

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Can you apply for a Schengen (specifically at the German embassy) visa in Thailand if you live in Thailand on a DTV?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The discussion revolves around whether individuals living in Thailand on a DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) can apply for a Schengen visa at the German embassy. Community members have shared mixed experiences, suggesting that it is possible for some, depending on factors such as nationality, interpretation of residency, and conditions set by the embassy. Some have noted past successes with different passport holders and highlighted the role of agencies like VFS in the visa application process.

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Hari ****

Yes

a month ago

Tammi *****

I heard from others you can

a month ago

Greg ********

@Tammi ****

There have been mixed reports on this. It would be good to know for certain. It might be the passport of the holder that counts too.

a month ago

Tammi *****

@Greg *******

I'll give it a go once I'm back just so I could report 😂

a month ago

Greg ********

@Tammi ****

I think it comes down to the interpretation of "Resident". Is it VFS who decides (I can say a lot about that mob but will not here lol)

a month ago

Tammi *****

@Greg *******

it's the respective embassies that decide, VFS is just glorified courier.

a month ago

Greg ********

@Tammi ****

I know exactly what they are. I have dealt with them. My best pal who is a Senior Diplomat has some choice words about their services lol. That is all I can say :-)

a month ago

Dca *****

@Greg *******

Don't forget TLS in those minced words to VFS!

a month ago

Greg ********

@Dca ****

My pal had to take their English test for a visa and they charged him a fortune. The alternative was going back to home country to get documentation from Uni. His undergrad and Masters were taught in English. He worked for a British company in Singapore for 10 years where the everyday language was English. It was easier and less hassle just to pay for the English test.

a month ago

Dca *****

@Greg *******

oh yes, know very well the rackets that are VFS and TLS and their sweetheart concessions with many foreign ministries around the world to be the *gatekeepers to process visa applications, whether Schengen or otherwise

a month ago

Anonymous *************

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VFS can demand a work permit before allowing you to proceed with your application, which then exempts DTV holders...

a month ago

Greg ********

Anonymous participant You can apply with an O.

a month ago

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Tammi *****

@Greg *******