Tourist / Visitor Visa for Thai nationals travelling to Germany
Full document pack: employer letter, financials, invitations — translated, notarised, MFA-legalised and apostille-ready. · Hague Apostille route · document prep 5-10 business days
QuotableTourist / Visitor Visa to Germany for Thai nationals: a complete document set with certified translation plus a Hague Apostille. Document preparation takes 5-10 business days; embassy processing runs about 15-20 business days.
Why Germany?
Top destination for study/R&D and EU Blue Card work visas.
Documents to prepare
- Passport (≥6 months validity)
- 2× recent 2-inch photos, white background
- Employment letter / business registration
- Bank statements (3-6 months)
- Confirmed itinerary + flight + hotel
- Travel insurance (Schengen: ≥€30,000)
VFS slots book out 4-6 weeks ahead in Q2-Q3; every financial document must be Thai→German sworn translated and MFA-legalised.
Translation and legalisation policy
Certified target-language translation + MFA legalisation (or NAATI for Australia).
Frequently asked questions
Is Germany a Hague Apostille country?
Yes — an Apostille from MFA Thailand is accepted directly.
Is a NAATI translation required?
No — MFA-legalised certified translation is sufficient.
What is the total timeline?
Document preparation 5-10 business days, then embassy processing of roughly 15-20 business days.
Who books the VFS Global appointment?
We book it through VFS Global and hand over a checked file ready for the appointment date.
Does NYC guarantee approval?
No. The embassy alone decides. We guarantee only that your documents, translations and legalisations are correct and accepted at intake.
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