How long should I plan to stay in Germany for a Thai visa application and what are the fees involved?

Fee is 350 Euro

The fee is for processing the visa, so whether it is issued or not, you still pay

You should plan at least 4 weeks, the application fee is not going to be refunded

I think the criminal record check will take the longest time...so start with that first. The new rules for applications require it now

You can start the application anytime but you can only submit it and pay once you're in the jurisdiction of the embassy you're using

It depends on the embassy and from

What I have seen on this page, Germany tends to be longer. They often do ask for proof. Probably more now that they changed the rules and they know people are not applying in Vietnam and Laos anymore. Yes, no refund. The fee is for the application review, not the actual visa

The timeline varies depending on the Embassy/Consulate processing the application. It’s generally advisable to expect it to take at least one month to process through.

I can’t speak as to if they will ask for proof that you are currently within Germany/their jurisdiction but it would be something that should be reasonably expected.

If the visa is denied or cancelled, there is no refund of the application fees and this is explicitly stated during the application process. You aren’t paying for the visa, you are paying to be considered for the visa irrespective of the outcome.

It depends a lot on which embassy is it