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Germany visa for Thai citizens
Entry requirement
Germany requires Thai citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 4 missions
- Visa guide
- Germany visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at bangkok.diplo.de
Which Germany visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Germany’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is videx.diplo.de. Processing time, as Germany states it: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
German missions in Thailand
- Embassy of Germany in Bangkok
9 South Sathorn Road, Bangkok
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Phuket
Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany 74/56 Night Plaza, Phoonpon Rd., Talad Nuea, Mueang, Phuket 83000 Thailand
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Chiang Mai
Kankklongchonpratan 199/163 Moo 3, 50100 Chiang Mai
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Pattaya
179/168 Moo. 5 North Pattaya Road, Naklua, Banglamung, Pattaya City 20120, Chonburi
All missions of Germany in Thailand
Germany has 4 missions in Thailand, with its embassy in Bangkok. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Phuket, Chiang Mai and Pattaya.
Germany: visa decisions in Thailand
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 40,877 | 37,590 | 3,144 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 39,497 | 37,218 | 2,125 | 5.4% | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 35,270 | 33,817 | 1,291 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy and consulates in Thailand (Bangkok) received 35,270 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 33,817. The refusal rate was 3.7%. The refusal rate fell by 1.7 points from 5.4% in 2024. Applications fell by 11% compared with 2024 (39,497).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 5.9% of the applications lodged in Thailand that year, from 2.0% at the consulates of Romania to 28.7% at those of Poland. Germany’s consulates worldwide refused 13.1%. Germany was the 3rd most applied-for Schengen state in Thailand.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Thailand, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
German citizens travelling to Thailand
GermanyThailand Visa-free, 60 days Thailand visa for citizens of Germany
Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Thailand to Germany, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026).
Good to know
How long Thai citizens can stay in Germany
How long Thai citizens may stay in Germany is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Thai citizens apply
In Thailand, applications go to the German embassy in Bangkok, or to a visa centre acting for Germany; fees, documents and processing times are published by Germany.
Germany and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Germany lets Thai citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Germany when it is the main destination of the trip.
Germany’s neighbours for Thai citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria require Thai citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
German citizens travelling to Thailand
German citizens do not need a visa for Thailand: stays of up to 60 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Thai citizens need a visa for Germany?
Germany requires Thai citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the German embassy in Thailand?
The German embassy in Thailand is in Bangkok.
How much does the Germany tourist visa cost?
Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Do German citizens need a visa for Thailand?
German citizens do not need a visa for Thailand: stays of up to 60 days are visa-free.
Can Thai citizens enter Germany visa-free?
No; Thai citizens need a visa for Germany obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.