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How long does it take for a Thai national to obtain a visa for a Schengen country?
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Jul 1, 2023
3 years ago
Jim *******
ORIGINAL POSTERAnyone have any idea about how long it takes for a Thai National to get visa to a Schengen country?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The processing time for a Schengen visa for Thai nationals varies, typically ranging from a few days to a few weeks depending on the specific country applied to and the applicant's circumstances. Experiences shared in the community indicate timelines from 3 days for some cases to as long as several weeks, often dependent on appointment availability at embassies and the completeness of documentation provided. Factors such as marital status and local connections may also influence the approval rate and speed of processing. Accordingly, applicants are advised to start the visa application process well in advance.
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Paul *******
If Thai married to an EU national, visa could be approved instantly in some cases. It really depends.
Robert **********
My friend got Norway visa in 2 weeks. They looked at itinerary carefully and only gave visa for length of stay booked plus a few days. He has many prior Schengen visas
Steve *******
It took 6 days, to Sweden, last year.
Tourist visa, all documents and no contest letter from employer provided.
Tourist visa, all documents and no contest letter from employer provided.
Francesco **********
it took about 2 weeks for us (through swiss embassy), but we got the visa just 3 days after having completed the documentation (they wanted my thai accounts as a proof instead of my Swiss ones…)
Nigel ********
The visa is a about 10 days from appointment, it's getting an actual visa appointment that's the issue, they are not always available and you have to get a priority appointment.
Henrik ****
The rule says no more than 2 weeks, but it highly depends on the time of year and maybe other parameters influencing the load of visa applications at the embassies.
Bo *******
För my wife 3 days but not normal!
Dave *********
Just saw this.
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David **********
@Dave ********
I wonder how many Thais have proof of income tax paidDave *********
@David *********
Good luck with that :)David **********
@Dave ********
Keep that in mind when you read posts about Thai ladies getting visas in 2 weeksReply to
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Ari **********
To Finland its not about how long ( around 15 days) BUT to have appointment with visa Center , our Embassy recommended to find time , it’s better to start months before.
Jim *******
ORIGINAL POSTERThanks everyone. Sounds like not as long as I thought. She is married to American. Looking at Romania
Ian *****
2 weeks for France, after going to the TLS office in BKK for fingerprints. , Who could only be booked in 7 days time. Have all the docs and financial support letters(if needed) is all easy
Aangelica *******
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This WhatsApp make for me ,don’t need even car Absolut anything , he woke at Italy embassy , 3 days u have u visa stamp on passport
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1This WhatsApp make for me ,don’t need even car Absolut anything , he woke at Italy embassy , 3 days u have u visa stamp on passport
Pete *******
Waiting for the embassy appointment is what takes time as it depends how busy they are. Once you’ve submitted all the documents you usually get the visa 2-5 working days afterwards. At least that was my experience with the German embassy in Bangkok.
Steve ********
@Pete ******
No longer done at German Embassy. All visas now handled by VFSReply to
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David **********
I suspect for an unmarried Thai, the response time would be high and the refusal rate high.
Paul ********
She worked in a restaurant and had a letter from her boss but she never paid tax and proof of income was money from sponsor and I believe she had to have something like 60,000 baht in her bank
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@David *********
3 years ago it took a month and depends on circumstances as it’s easier if she has family here ie siblings to come back to also her owning land here helpsDavid **********
@Paul *******
Did your Thai friend have proof of payment of income tax?Reply to
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Benyathip **********
@David *********
took me 2 weeks not married 🙋♀️Ricky ******
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Where did you visit?Reply to
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David **********
I presume a faster response time if the Thai lady is married to an EU national. However, the OP does not state that the lady is married.
เจสัน ******
Depends which country you apply for in the first instance. Each has its own refusal rate.... Lithuania has one of the highest acceptance rates.
Adam ********
Around 2weeks for Germany and UK
Dave *********
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UK isn't a Schengen area country.Reply to
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Roberto *********
Took my lady two weeks
Håkan *******
For us it took 10 days to Sweden
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