Requested documents for Tourist visa.
Visa application form, original: Duly filled out in German or English language. The application form is to be filled out through e- application VIDEX https://videx.diplo.de/videx/desktop/index.html , printed out and signed by the applicant. The visa application form must be signed by both parents in case of minor child.
- Information forms: Each form printed out, dated and signed by the applicant.
2.1 Information form on § 54 Abs. 2 Nr. 8 i. V. m. § 53 AufenthG
2.2 Information on data protection law
2.3 Signed receipt: Information on data protection law - Two biometric passport-sized photographs 3.5 cm x 4 cm:
– One photograph to be fixed in the upper right corner of the application form
– One photograph loosely added to the application
– Color photo on a white or light background
– Format 3.5 cm x 4 cm
– Taken from the front; without obstruction
– Recent (less than 6 months old)
– Ears and eyebrows must appear on the picture
The photo must be a close-up of your head and the top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph. - Passport, original:
– Valid for at least three months from the date of expiry of the requested visa
– Signed by bearer
– Not older than 10 years
– At least two blank pages
Please present previous passports, if available. - Passport, copies:
– Two photocopies of the passport (personal data page)
– One photocopy of previous Schengen visas and previous passport/s (personal data page) - Change name and/or surname certificate, if applicable: (Show original and submit photocopy)
- Confirmed reservation of the round-trip flight ticket: Applicant’s name (same as on passport) must be mentioned on the flight reservation.
Remark: Please do not buy the ticket before the visa is issued. The German Embassy in Thailand will not take any responsibility related to the flight ticket. - Detailed itinerary: Itinerary of the planned trip if several countries are visited, providing details on the transport used to move across the Schengen area and any other countries to be visited during this trip.
- Proof of accommodation: Confirmed hotel reservation/s for the entire duration of stay in the Schengen countries. Applicant’s name (same as on passport) must be mentioned on the hotel reservation/s.
- Organized trip: Letter of the travel agency (on company’s letterhead) giving details regarding the trip (itinerary, program, hotels, etc.) with complete name list of the group in alphabetical order and confirmation that the trip has been fully paid (certificate or original voucher).
- Employment and financial proof:
If employed:
– Original certificate of employment or equivalent, indicating the position in the company, length of employment, monthly salary, the number of vacation days granted, and the purpose and duration of the trip
– Company registration
If student:
– Academic certificate such as an enrolment confirmation of the school or university, show original and submit photocopy
If self-employed:
– Evidence of business ownership (company registration, DBD certificate) stating the applicant’s name
To be provided: proof of sufficient funds
– Bank Statement for the last three months including bank account movements of the applicant. Original with bank stamp; if the trip is sponsored: sponsoring letter and bank statement of the sponsor for the last three months including bank account movements of the sponsor. Original with bank stamp, copy of sponsor’s passport. If relevant: copy of real estate property (title deed) - If applicable: Copy of real estate property (title deed), bank account, marriage certificate, birth certificate of children (if relevant, or other proof of social or financial ties in Thailand)
- Travel and health insurance:
– Must cover all period of stay
– Must be valid for Schengen area
– Minimum coverage of Euro 30,000 for urgent hospitalization or repatriation expenses
– The stamp and the signature of the insurance company are mandatory
– Show original and submit photocopy - Documents related to minor child:
– Birth certificate, show original and submit photocopy
– Parental consent for the minor child that is either travelling abroad alone or with only one parent:
a) An official parental consent for the planned travel abroad must be submitted, in case that one of the parents or both of them are not going to travel together with the minor child. This document must be issued by Amphoe. Show original and submit photocopy
b) Or the declaration of consent letter signed by the parent/s who is/are not traveling with the minor child (sign at VFS Global Visa Center in person). Show original and submit photocopy.
– If the parents are divorced, or
– if the parents were not married at the time the child was born, a proof of child custody, issued by the Amphoe, must be submitted (copy).
In case that one parent has passed away, a death certificate must be submitted.
Signed authorization letter from the parents in case that both parents cannot appear in person during the submission of the visa application. Photocopies of the parents’ passports (personal data page) must also be submitted.
15. Foreign national residing in Thailand:
– Original and copy of work permit (if applicable)
– Re-entry stamp from Thai Immigration, valid after coming back from the Schengen states
Requested documents for Business visa.
- Visa application form, original: Duly filled out in German or English language. The application form is to be filled out through e- application VIDEX https://videx.diplo.de/videx/desktop/index.html , printed out and signed by the applicant. The visa application form must be signed by both parents in case of minor child.
- Information forms: Each form printed out, dated and signed by the applicant.
2.1 Information form on § 54 Abs. 2 Nr. 8 i. V. m. § 53 AufenthG
2.2 Information on data protection law
2.3 Signed receipt: Information on data protection law - Two biometric passport-sized photographs 3.5 cm x 4 cm:
– One photograph to be fixed in the upper right corner of the application form
– One photograph loosely added to the application
– Color photo on a white or light background
– Format 3.5 cm x 4 cm
– Taken from the front; without obstruction
– Recent (less than 6 months old)
– Ears and eyebrows must appear on the picture
The photo must be a close-up of your head and the top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph. - Passport, original:
– Valid for at least three months from the date of expiry of the requested visa
– Signed by bearer
– Not older than 10 years
– At least two blank pages
Please present previous passports, if available. - Passport, copies:
– Two photocopies of the passport (personal data page)
– One photocopy of previous Schengen visas and previous passport/s (personal data page) - Change name and/or surname certificate, if applicable: (Show original and submit photocopy)
- Travel purpose: Signed invitation letter (written on company letterhead paper) from the business associate or company in the Member States, containing the following information:
– Exact description of the purpose of the business trip with detailed program
– Full name, date of birth and passport number of the invited person
– Duration of stay (date of entry and departure)
– Indication of who is going to cover the costs of travel, food and accommodation during the visit
– Company must take responsibility for the applicant’s departure from Germany or Schengen territory in accordance with the terms stated in the visa - Participation to an exhibition or trade fair:
For visitors: Trade fair entry ticket and an invitation stating purpose and duration of the exhibition or trade fair stating the applicant’s name
For exhibitors: Exhibitors will receive their visa free of charge with proof of the personalized trade fair pass (Messeausstellerausweis). Show original and submit photocopy - Employment and financial proof:
If employed:
– Original certificate of employment or equivalent, indicating the position in the company, length of employment, monthly salary, the number of vacation days granted, and the purpose and duration of the trip
– Company registration
If student:
– Academic certificate such as an enrolment confirmation of the school or university, show original and submit photocopy
If self-employed:
– Evidence of business ownership (company registration, DBD certificate) stating the applicant’s name
To be provided: proof of sufficient funds
– Bank Statement for the last three months including bank account movements of the applicant. Original with bank stamp; if the trip is sponsored: sponsoring letter and bank statement of the sponsor for the last three months including bank account movements of the sponsor. Original with bank stamp, copy of sponsor’s passport. If relevant: copy of real estate property (title deed) - Travel and health insurance:
– Must cover all period of stay
– Must be valid for Schengen area
– Minimum coverage of Euro 30,000 for urgent hospitalization or repatriation expenses
– The stamp and the signature of the insurance company are mandatory
– Show original and submit photocopy - Documents related to minor child:
– Birth certificate, show original and submit photocopy
– Parental consent for the minor child that is either travelling abroad alone or with only one parent:
a) An official parental consent for the planned travel abroad must be submitted, in case that one of the parents or both of them are not going to travel together with the minor child. This document must be issued by Amphoe. Show original and submit photocopy
b) Or the declaration of consent letter signed by the parent/s who is/are not traveling with the minor child (sign at VFS Global Visa Center in person). Show original and submit photocopy.
– If the parents are divorced, or
– if the parents were not married at the time the child was born, a proof of child custody, issued by the Amphoe, must be submitted (copy).
In case that one parent has passed away, a death certificate must be submitted.
Signed authorization letter from the parents in case that both parents cannot appear in person during the submission of the visa application. Photocopies of the parents’ passports (personal data page) must also be submitted. - Foreign national residing in Thailand:
– Original and copy of work permit (if applicable)
– Re-entry stamp from Thai Immigration, valid after coming back from the Schengen states
Requested documents for Visitor visa.
- Visa application form, original: Duly filled out in German or English language. The application form is to be filled out through e- application VIDEX https://videx.diplo.de/videx/desktop/index.html , printed out and signed by the applicant. The visa application form must be signed by both parents in case of minor child.
- Information forms: Each form printed out, dated and signed by the applicant.
2.1 Information form on § 54 Abs. 2 Nr. 8 i. V. m. § 53 AufenthG
2.2 Information on data protection law
2.3 Signed receipt: Information on data protection law - Two biometric passport-sized photographs 3.5 cm x 4 cm:
– One photograph to be fixed in the upper right corner of the application form
– One photograph loosely added to the application
– Color photo on a white or light background
– Format 3.5 cm x 4 cm
– Taken from the front; without obstruction
– Recent (less than 6 months old)
– Ears and eyebrows must appear on the picture
The photo must be a close-up of your head and the top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph. - Passport, original:
– Valid for at least three months from the date of expiry of the requested visa
– Signed by bearer
– Not older than 10 years
– At least two blank pages
Please present previous passports, if available. - Passport, copies:
– Two photocopies of the passport (personal data page)
– One photocopy of previous Schengen visas and previous passport/s (personal data page) - Change name and/or surname certificate, if applicable: (Show original and submit photocopy)
- Signed obligation or invitation letter:
– Formal obligation letter as proof of sponsorship if an inviting party is financing your stay in the Member States or
– Written invitation letter stating the name of the host, address, time of stay, including:
– One photocopy of your host’s passport
– Your bank statements (original with stamp and signature of the bank) covering the last three months or other proof of means of subsistence for the intended journey and the duration of stay - Proof of relationship with the host or inviting party:
Applicant and host are related: The relationship must be proven through official documents (i.e., birth or marriage certificate or family book, etc.), show original and submit photocopy. One photocopy of bio data page of the passport and travel history of the host must be submitted.
Applicant and host are not related: In case of non-legal relationship (boyfriend/girlfriend), proof of correspondence must be submitted. One photocopy of bio data page of the passport and travel history of the host must be submitted. - If applicable: Copy of real estate property (title deed), bank account, marriage certificate, birth certificate of children (if relevant, or other proof of social or financial ties in Thailand)
- Employment and financial proof:
If employed:
– Original certificate of employment or equivalent, indicating the position in the company, length of employment, monthly salary, the number of vacation days granted, and the purpose and duration of the trip
– Company registration
If student:
– Academic certificate such as an enrolment confirmation of the school or university, show original and submit photocopy
If self-employed:
– Evidence of business ownership (company registration, DBD certificate) stating the applicant’s name
To be provided: proof of sufficient funds
– Bank Statement for the last three months including bank account movements of the applicant. Original with bank stamp; if the trip is sponsored: sponsoring letter and bank statement of the sponsor for the last three months including bank account movements of the sponsor. Original with bank stamp, copy of sponsor’s passport. If relevant: copy of real estate property (title deed) - Travel and health insurance:
– Must cover all period of stay
– Must be valid for Schengen area
– Minimum coverage of Euro 30,000 for urgent hospitalization or repatriation expenses
– The stamp and the signature of the insurance company are mandatory
– Show original and submit photocopy - Documents related to minor child:
– Birth certificate, show original and submit photocopy
– Parental consent for the minor child that is either travelling abroad alone or with only one parent:
a) An official parental consent for the planned travel abroad must be submitted, in case that one of the parents or both of them are not going to travel together with the minor child. This document must be issued by Amphoe. Show original and submit photocopy
b) Or the declaration of consent letter signed by the parent/s who is/are not traveling with the minor child (sign at VFS Global Visa Center in person). Show original and submit photocopy.
– If the parents are divorced, or
– if the parents were not married at the time the child was born, a proof of child custody, issued by the Amphoe, must be submitted (copy).
In case that one parent has passed away, a death certificate must be submitted.
Signed authorization letter from the parents in case that both parents cannot appear in person during the submission of the visa application. Photocopies of the parents’ passports (personal data page) must also be submitted. - Foreign national residing in Thailand:
– Original and copy of work permit (if applicable)
– Re-entry stamp from Thai Immigration, valid after coming back from the Schengen states