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Which European country is easiest for a Thai partner to obtain a Schengen visa?
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Dec 10, 2020
5 years ago
Martin *********
ORIGINAL POSTERI was thinking of meeting my thai partner in Europe. Which country would give her the most likely success of obtaining a schengen visa .
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This discussion revolves around the best options for a Thai partner to obtain a Schengen visa for meeting in Europe. Recommendations were made for several countries, highlighting Turkey as a visa-free option for Thais, while Cyprus and Malta were noted as potentially favorable for Schengen visas. Other mentions included Italy and Germany, alongside comments about the difficulties surrounding UK visitor visas for Thais. The conversation suggests that while Turkey is not part of the Schengen area, it remains popular for its ease of access.
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Stefan *******
Spain
Brian *********
The planet earth is fucked end of
Martin *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Brian ********
have you a brother called Alf Reply to
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Jack ***************************
Spouse visa, UK, not an option for you?
Brian *****
Apply for a 6 month uk tourist visa.
Gives you a 90 day period in uk
Gives you a 90 day period in uk
Colin *********
Ohhh Brian - lighten up sweetheart 5555. Boris will look after you 5555
Jack ***************************
@Brian ****
Thais very often, get refused for UK visitor visas...Hard to show the required, income/need to return to Thailand.
Most Thais don't have salaries & property.
Paul *******
@Jack ************************************
"Most Thais" complete nonsense. Most Thais work. A lot of Thais aren't rich though, that's for sure. Jack ***************************
If your income differs from month to month, it's not a salary, by the way... 555 l work for the NHS, waiting for the results of our spouse visa application, non salaried, as my income varies...
Jack ***************************
@Paul ******
yes most Thais work... I meant the majority, don't have a salary or property... You need to proof of this, to show you will return.Nice for you, if you have a..
Hi-So, partner.
Paul *******
Jack Anthony Tarelli Baebphaen-Meynell Most Thais who work for a company have plenty of proof of salary. I think you mean menial workers and day laborers who obviously don't.
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Brian *****
@Jack ************************************
Reference your comment. ( Most Thais don’t have salaries & property).
I seem to have met the wrong Thai people.
Every one I have met have jobs and salaries. Some have degrees others haven’t but work. Even own land and property.
Maybe I made a mistake and thought I was in Thailand but actually wasn’t 🤣
Come on please. To say most do not have salaries or property. What a ridiculous statement you made.
Obviously there are those who do not have work or a home but there again it’s the same in most countries. In fact all countries.
If the particular Thai does not have the appropriate funds then the person inviting the Thai to Europe or UK can give a covering letter taking responsibility for the visiting person.
To finish. The person that thumbs up your statement obviously has no idea either.
Jack ***************************
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@Brian ****
l repeat... Most Thai people do not have Property or Salaries & are often refused for visitor visas. Reply to
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Colin *********
Definitely and then bring family to visit and if they like an stay. That shower need workers and cash.
Brian *****
@Colin ********
Have you ever been to Thailand. Because if you have. I suggest you don’t go again. Why are you in this group???
Do you see yourself as special??
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Brian *****
Finland. Holland.
These countries do give two years multiple entry Visa when requested.
Holland is a good choice.
These countries do give two years multiple entry Visa when requested.
Holland is a good choice.
Tomas **********
@Brian ****
Finland requires 900€\month you stay, on the bank to be eligibleReply to
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Rick *******
Turkey Thais don't need visa My GF are planning on meeting there it looks to be the best option from what I've seen
Edward ******
Italy
Johnny ******
Thais don't need a visa for Russia.
Johnny ******
Actually, I know a few Thais that go to some famous lake there in the winter, supposed to be magnificent.
Nick ********
@Johnny *****
lake baikal? Johnny ******
@Nick *******
That's the one, mate.Reply to
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@Johnny *****
I'm sure they can't wait for the Russian winter! lolReply to
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Naomy ******************************
I think there is LDR Schengen visa. That the purpuse for visit partner.
Colin *********
Jersey ... part of uk and can then use a driving licence on ferry to uk 🇬🇧 💝💝💝
Eric *********
Croatia could be option too but they may start tightening. Turkey another option
Christian ***************
@Eric ********
Turkey is not Europe or Shengen !!Reply to
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Seán *******
Correction GB Not part of EU All Ireland is but very difficult to get visa.
Colin *********
Let’s hope for no deal. The Empire 🤣
Seán *******
Good Luck with that from 1st Jan GB Citizens might need visas to enter Schengen Area if the don't wake up and do a deal before Sunday 13th December!
Ashley ********
@Seán ******
absolute crap. They need our cash. More scaremongering. Spain needs our cash . Seán *******
@Ashley *******
😂 Less than 0.75% population including Scotland and N Ireland which will not be part of UK for long Don't think the world will stop spinning without Little England. You will need work visas and tourists Visa to travel in Europe Ashley ********
@Seán ******
absolute crap about the tourist visas . Work visas of course . Bit of a stupid thing to say . And as for the Scottish and Welsh I couldn’t care less Reply to
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Colin *********
UK open borders ... all welcome
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Ryan ******
I don't think Thais
Need a visa for Turkey, not 100 % though
Need a visa for Turkey, not 100 % though
Alex *******
Had the same problem, we finally met in Dubai, need PCR test and online visa process for her was easy.
Martin *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Alex ******
any recommendations for a hotel.Alex *******
@Martin ********
We were at Arjaan Rotana Creek, the rooftop pool view was great and it was low season price (October) but far from everything, ended up renting a car, so not sure I would recommend... Reply to
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Stephen *******
Turkey
Joe **********
France and Italy are notoriously listed as the more “easier” countries but as everything is now centralized though VFS you might never know...
Bruce *****
Germany
Ron *******
You best be quick as a UK passport holder attempting entry to any EU country after the 1st January within the EEA, or Schengen-associated states, Norway has also confirmed it will bar UK visitors from 1st January.
Andy ********
@Ron ******
and you believe this.......Ron *******
@Andy *******
the decision has already been agreedAndy ********
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Michael ********
@Ron ******
wowReply to
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Suchira *************
Would you like to watch my video? I have suggested where to meet.
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Martin *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Suchira ************
watched. Thanks . I think Turkey .Suchira *************
@Martin ********
A few couples already flew to meet in Turkey. They texted n told me. Best of luckJane ***********
@Martin ********
Turkey's currently No4 in world for numbers of new cases and weekend/night curfews in place: ************************************************************************************
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@Suchira ************
I love your videos! I’m subscribed 🤓😉Suchira *************
@Karim **************
Thank you very much. I have 4 ep. for long distance love. many couples followed my videos and had met in Turkey already. Best of luck, Karim.Karim ***************
@Suchira ************
I’m on my third attempt to for a Visitor Visa to UK for my partner and daughter, two refusals so far 😢. That’s 3rd attempt in 1 month! I just returned from Thailand to return to work and I had been there since March. I just really want them over for Christmas but, the UK home office are very difficult! I can clearly support them, we both have more than enough funds in our accounts, her as well as me... It feels like a money making scam to be honest! Fingers crossed this 3rd attempt works, otherwise, it’s Christmas in Turkey for me 😂Suchira *************
@Karim **************
I hope you know that your partner will need to have 15 nights quarantine when she returns to Thailand. Good luckKarim ***************
@Suchira ************
yes she knows... That’s what we all have to do. I will likely still need to do it when I return in March. Suchira *************
@Karim **************
You can watch my Channel as it's all about Update travel Thailand.Karim ***************
@Suchira ************
I watch it... I told you, I’m already subscribed! I felt really sorry for you as you slowly realised that lockdown would continue, back in May/June. It was as if you felt responsible for your governments border closures.
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Andrew ********
Russia
Martin *********
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Stevie *****
malta
Amedeo **********
Turkey isn't Shengen
Karim ***************
@Amedeo *********
Thais don’t need a Visa to fly to Turkey.Amedeo **********
@Karim **************
i replied the question about shengen countries Karim ***************
@Amedeo *********
ah ok. Amedeo **********
@Karim **************
good night from Bangkok Karim ***************
@Amedeo *********
I just left bangkok for UK last week... Miss it already 😢Reply to
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Colin *********
Uk and she could also apply for residency once she arrives
Picanin ***********
UK if you have 50k floating around.. This country is a pathetic nightmare, run by a bunch of corrupt baboons
Seán *******
UK not even part of EU
Colin *********
Easiest in Europe
Karim ***************
@Colin ********
that is complete bullsh*t. U.K. is very difficult for Thai! And especially now! Schengen visa is by far an easier option.Steve *******
@Colin ********
, UK is not in Schengen zone. Reply to
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Colin ********
u.k. is to difficult Reply to
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Nigel ********
Turkey as she won't need a visa
Steve *******
Poland was easy enough, but that was pre Covid
Kool *******
Germany comes to mind
Ralphy *****
Is it easy for a thai to get German visa. I am German citizen
Martin *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Kool ******
I thought they were a bit stricter. Reply to
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เอ็ดเวิร์ด *******
I had a Thai friend easily obtain a visa for Italy.
Gerry ********
Still not Europe though, but cheap, friendly and warmer₩!
Petri ********
I think half of Istanbul is Europe, half is Asia. Not half of Turkey.
Michael ********
@Petri *******
check your Atlas, the dividing line goes through Istanbul Petri ********
@Michael *******
correct. Half of Istanbul is in Europe. Not half of the Country. All the other cities of Turkey are in Asia.Reply to
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@Gerry *******
half is Europe half is AsiaReply to
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Michael ********
Yes lots of people meeting up in Turkey it is a cool place no schengzen visa though
Vita *******
The easy on is Turkey, Thais don't need visa to go there, free for 1 month
Janin ******
Cyprus and Malta, the rest is doubtful because ...you know
Gerry ********
Turkey. Thais do not need visas for Turkey. Istanbul is fantastic.
Janin ******
@Gerry *******
, I think abut that about a 1000 times 🤔, but no thanks Johnny ******
I thought Thais needed a visa for Turkey. Must have changed.
Daniel ************
@Gerry *******
Turkey is not Schengen- FAILKarim ***************
@Daniel ***********
Thais don’t need visa for Turkey. Can you read?Daniel ************
@Karim **************
so? that guy want his gf to come visit him in a Schengen country 😉Karim ***************
@Daniel ***********
Schengen Visa is so much easier to get! The UK’s current Home Secretary is a b*tch. Priti Patel 👎Daniel ************
@Karim **************
UK isnt Schengen as well - Reply to
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@Daniel ***********
I know its not! But it is the nearest anyone in Asia is going to get to Europe at the moment. Henrik **************
@Gerry *******
false, I know plenty of thai's that's been travelling to Europe with Schengen visa the last months. Gerry ********
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ok, fine.Reply to
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Bobby ********
Gerry Trower. Is Turkey in Schengen?
Martin *********
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no . But a better option as no visa needed .Bobby ********
Martin Backham. Possibly, but the OP specified Schengen.
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@Bobby *******
no. Reply to
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James ***********
Istanbul is very cosmopolitan, open to all people as a great crossroads, beautiful, lots & lots to do...could not be a better idea...and the Turks are wonderful...
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@Gerry *******
Good reco,,,Martin *********
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cheers Reply to
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Jac ************************
Cyprus
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