If a thai citizen wants a visa for europe, is it necessary to go to the embassy in bangkok in person or is it possible to authorize an agency to do that?
1,804
views
1
likes
46
all likes
23
replies
0
images
12
users
TLDR : Answer Summary
Thai citizens seeking a visa for a European country must generally appear in person at the embassy to provide biometrics, as noted by several commenters. However, there are specific challenges with certain countries, such as Germany, which are experiencing delays due to service providers like VFS ceasing operations. It's crucial for applicants to check the requirements of the specific country they wish to visit and to verify whether that embassy is currently open for the type of visa needed, as some visas may be processed directly at the embassy.
For the UK you'll need to contact VFS Global at Trendy building, Bangkok. They deal with UK visas.
Reiner *********
As a thai I guess she has now to go in quarantine at home
Federico **********
Germany isn't issuing them because the company they outsource it to had to close. That doesn't mean that all countries in Europe are having that problem.
Regardless; also make sure that the country allows tourists at this time.
I know quite a few Thais with their tourist visas already on their passport unable to fly ever since Thai was taken off the EU green list.
If the country isn't allowing tourists atm no need to rush with the visa processing during this complicated time.
most European countries are allowing people with long term visas; resident cards; legally married to EU citizens; etc... Even during restrictions; even from red countries. Only require testing prior to flying.
In terms of obtaining the visas; those type of visas were never routed through outside companies. Most countries u apply directly with the Embassy and they r still processing those.
Reply to
Federico **********
Reply
Mark *******
Obtaining Schengen visa need personal appearance as they need your finger print also.
Bruce *****
Search for vfs and select the country you intend to go to
Colin *********
Aktuell wird KEIN Schengenvisa in Bangkok ausgestellt.
Martin ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER
oh, da gibt es wohl Probleme mit dem Dienstleister VFS....
there is no country but there is a "European visa" (Schengen visa). They have to apply for that visa at the embassy of the country where they will stay the longer.