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Germany Visa Services

Document and legalization requirements vary by application and receiving authority. Confirm current rules before proceeding.

Visa types we handle

  • Schengen Short-StayC Schengen

    Check the current eligibility and document list with the receiving authority.

  • Family ReunificationD Family

    Check the current eligibility and document list with the receiving authority.

  • Student/Language VisaD Study

    Check the current eligibility and document list with the receiving authority.

  • Blue CardBlue Card EU

    Check the current eligibility and document list with the receiving authority.

What ILC handles for you

  • • Ask which translations and certifications the receiving authority accepts
  • • Confirm the required documents before lodging an application
Consultant checking a passport and supporting documents for a visa to Germany

Schengen and national visas

Short tourist trips use a Schengen Type C visa; study, work or joining a spouse require a national Type D visa at the German Embassy Bangkok, with an appointment booked in advance.

German translations

Thai civil documents for long-term visas usually must be translated into German by a court-appointed sworn translator, and the originals may need prior certification.

Certifying Thai documents

Germany is a party to the Hague Convention and Thailand joins in 2027; until then Thai documents still follow the legalisation chain starting at the Department of Consular Affairs.

Frequently asked questions

Is English accepted instead of German?

Some Schengen cases accept English, but most long-term visas require German.

How far ahead should I book?

Appointment queues vary by season; check the embassy website directly.

Do German translations need a sworn translator?

German authorities often prefer translations by a sworn translator (vereidigter Übersetzer); check whether the embassy accepts English translations for your visa type.

Send your documents for our translation team to review

Call 064-2894888 · LINE @THAIL · contact@thailaw-accounting.co.th

Fees: ask our team for a quote

Sources

Reviewed by the translation team at Thai Law & Accounting Services · Last reviewed 4 Oct 2026 · General information, not legal or immigration advice for your specific case