What can I do to help my Thai girlfriend obtain a Schengen Visa for Spain after two refusals?

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Good afternoon everyone and thank you in anticipation of a positive response. I am enquiring to see if anyone has been successful in getting a Schengen Visa for their Thai GF or wife to enter Spain, I have had two refusals and really can't understand why. Funds, insurance, accommodation, return flights etc were all in accordance with the visa requirements and just about the only information we hadn't supplied was our shoe sizes. Can someone please help with this.

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A user is seeking advice after their Thai girlfriend faced two refusals for a Schengen Visa to enter Spain. They are confused about why the refusals occurred despite meeting all documented requirements, including proof of funds, insurance, accommodation, and return flights. The conversation reveals various perspectives on the difficulties of obtaining Schengen Visas for Thai nationals, with suggestions including providing extensive supporting documents, seeking alternative consulates, and avoiding visa agents. The community shares personal experiences, emphasizing the need for thorough documentation and the challenges faced within the Spanish visa system.

Steve *********** · Answer

Thank you for your comments everyone, much appreciate you taking time to do it.

Robert ******* · Answer

Just by reading these comments I understand that showing 3 things at a Thai Consulate is a real pain in the ... Compared to 50 pages of documentation it is a very hard and difficult to stay in Thailand. I wish Steve good luck. I don't have any other recommendations than the ones already mentioned.

Tod ********* · Answer

I realize this isn't a thai visa related topic and I have no problem letting it run

BUT

don't recommend ANY agents that help people get a Schengen Visas because they also help people get thai visas to stay here and we have a no agent recommendation policy.

Thanx. (y)

Greg ***** · Answer

When I lived in Peru , we always went to the Greece Embassy for our shengen visas... they approved everyone (with the correct information and paper).. my theory was.. The Greeks are broke.. they'll let anyone in to spend money !!.. we got 6 and only went to Greece for a visit on the last one... Yes , I know Peru is not Thailand .. just making a interesting point !!!

Leanne ********* · Answer

I live in Spain and have tried over the years for visas for auPairs that are from places like Philippines and Sri Lanka, also Russia. It’s near on impossible! I eventually got a Russian through but only because she didn’t apply for a visa at all and then winged it at the airport which I don’t recommend. She was kept there for a very long time and really put through the works. I have even tried lawyers here to help me and they all tell me the same thing, impossible. I would suggest applying for a different cou try and then travelling into Spain on it. Good luck

Richard ********* · Answer

Sounds like you have tried everything. Did you show travel insurance out of interest? I would look for an agent where you only pay if your application is successful

Steve *********** · Answer

Thanks for all the comments  so far, does anyone know of a visa agent who specialises  in visas to Spain

Steve *********** · Answer

I have seen on other Facebook groups that it's virtually impossible to get Schengen for Spain, I'm hoping someone has been luckier and can share their experience

Steve *********** · Answer

Had all of that Richard and there was no more we could do, really.

Richard ********* · Answer

Too much information is the best way to go. Including previous travel together, bus tickets, train tickets, even receipts in restaurants... They want to see that you have genuinely been together. So lots of photo's. Also give a detailed itinerary of your planned trip. Letters from your family also inviting her helps a lot. Include a written statement from her saying that she understands the visa rules and regulations. A letter from her employer helps as well. Anything else you can think of add it in also. Best of luck next time...

Steve *********** · Answer

In answer to you, not enough  supporting information. This was after being advised by the VFS Global visa as to what information was required

What can I do to help my Thai girlfriend obtain a Schengen Visa for Spain after two refusals?

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