Germany Visa for Thai Citizens
Thai passport holders need a visa to enter Germany. Apply at a Germany embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.
How Thai citizens apply for a Germany visa
- → Apply for a visa at the Germany embassy/consulate or official visa application centre before travelling.
- → See the exact document checklist for Thai applicants, by visa type.
- → Confirm the latest rules on the destination's official government page before you book.
Documents required for Thai applicants
The exact documents Thai citizens must submit for Germany, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.
familyReunification with Spouse or Partner
Kindly refer to the list of requisite documents below before submitting your application at VFS Global in Bangkok; this will minimize chances of rejection of your visa application due to incorrect or inadequate documents. Visabestimmungen (Deutsch) – Nationales Visum zum Ehegattennachzug / Nachzug zum Lebenspartner (https://bangkok.diplo.de/th-de/service/05-VisaEinreise/visum-zum-ehegattennachzug-nachzug-zum-lebenspartner/1603978) The Embassy of Germany may request additional documents or information, according to your situation. Non-EU/EFTA nationals must have sufficient financial resources for the entire stay, assessed by the length and purpose of the visit.
otherVisitor
Kindly refer to the list of requisite documents below before submitting your application; this will minimize chances of rejection of your visa application due to incorrect or inadequate documents. Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/tha/en/deu/travel-insurance) Documents Checklist (English) – Schengen Visitor Visa Dokumentencheckliste (Deutsch) – Schengenvisum für Besucher Important note: Please arrange your documents in the following order. In order to avoid a delay when applying for your visa, please arrange your documents according to the following order. - Copy of your passport - Application form with photographs - Formal obligation letter or written invitation letter / Business invitation from Germany / Hotel reservations - Flight reservation (only for tourist visa applicants) - All further documents, e.g., work certificate, bank account, birth certificate, land title deed, etc. - Travel and health insurance
businessBusiness
Kindly refer to the list of requisite documents below before submitting your application; this will minimize chances of rejection of your visa application due to incorrect or inadequate documents. Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/tha/en/deu/travel-insurance) Documents Checklist (English) – Schengen Business Visa Dokumentencheckliste (Deutsch) – Schengenvisum für geschäftliche Zwecke Important note: Please arrange your documents in the following order. In order to avoid a delay when applying for your visa, please arrange your documents according to the following order. - Copy of your passport - Application form with photographs - Formal obligation letter or written invitation letter / Business invitation from Germany / Hotel reservations - Flight reservation (only for tourist visa applicants) - All further documents, e.g., work certificate, bank account, birth certificate, land title deed, etc. - Travel and health insurance
otherMarriage or Partnership Registration in Germany
Kindly refer to the list of requisite documents below before submitting your application at VFS Global in Bangkok; this will minimize chances of rejection of your visa application due to incorrect or inadequate documents. Visabestimmungen (Deutsch) – Nationales Visum zur Eheschließung / Eingehung einer Lebenspartnerschaft (https://bangkok.diplo.de/th-de/service/05-VisaEinreise/visum-zur-eheschliessung-eingehung-einer-lebenspartnerschaft/1603982) The Embassy of Germany may request additional documents or information, according to your situation. Non-EU/EFTA nationals must have sufficient financial resources for the entire stay, assessed by the length and purpose of the visit.
familyFamily Reunification with Minor German Child
Kindly refer to the list of requisite documents below before submitting your application at VFS Global in Bangkok; this will minimize chances of rejection of your visa application due to incorrect or inadequate documents. Visabestimmungen (Deutsch) – Nationales Visum zur Familienzusammenführung zum minderjährigen deutschen Kind (https://bangkok.diplo.de/th-de/service/05-VisaEinreise/visum-zur-familienzusammenfuehrung/1603984) The Embassy of Germany may request additional documents or information, according to your situation. Non-EU/EFTA nationals must have sufficient financial resources for the entire stay, assessed by the length and purpose of the visit.
otherFurther National Visa Categories
Kindly refer to the list of requisite documents below before submitting your application at the German Embassy in Bangkok; this will minimize chances of rejection of your visa application due to incorrect or inadequate documents. Visabestimmungen (Deutsch) – Nationales Visum bei Adoption / Adoptionspflegschaft (https://bangkok.diplo.de/th-de/service/05-VisaEinreise/adoption/1602604) Visabestimmungen (Deutsch) – Nationales Visum zur Arbeitsaufnahme (Erwerbstätigkeit) in Deutschland (https://bangkok.diplo.de/th-de/service/05-VisaEinreise/arbeitsaufnahme/1372812) Visabestimmungen (Deutsch) – Nationales Visum für Au-Pair-Tätigkeit (https://bangkok.diplo.de/th-de/service/05-VisaEinreise/visum-au-pair/1603974) Visabestimmungen (Deutsch) – Nationales Visum zur Arbeitsplatzsuche (https://bangkok.diplo.de/th-de/service/05-VisaEinreise/visum-zur-arbeitsplatzsuche/1604026) Visabestimmungen (Deutsch) – Blaue Karte EU Visum zur Einreise (https://bangkok.diplo.de/th-de/service/05-VisaEinreise/blaue-karte-eu-visum-zur-einreise/1604028) The Embassy of Germany may request additional documents or information, according to your situation. Non-EU/EFTA nationals must have sufficient financial resources for the entire stay, assessed by the length and purpose of the visit.
Germany visa for Thailand citizens — FAQ
Do Thai citizens need a visa for Germany?
Thai passport holders need a visa to enter Germany. Apply at a Germany embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.
What documents do Thai citizens need for Germany?
A valid passport plus the Germany document checklist for your visa type — Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.
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