Thailand may be on its way to visa-free travel to the Schengen area
Thai citizens may be able to travel to Europe without a visa in the future. With Malaysia already admitted to visa-free Schengen, Thailand seems to be the next contender. France and Finland are considering support for visa liberalization, while Thailand is actively working on diplomatic steps. This would not only benefit travelers, but also the tourism and business sectors.
Schengen visa under the microscope 2023
Schengen visa applications from Thailand show interesting trends. In 2023, 270.000 applications were registered, a recovery after the Covid dip, but still lower than the record year 2019. Although the Netherlands and Belgium are less popular than big players such as Switzerland and France, Thailand remains an important market. However, the rejection rates and stricter regulations require better preparation by travelers.
The role of 'Information Supported Decision Making' (IOB) in the Schengen visa process
Before a Schengen visa can be issued, it must first be checked whether all conditions have been met. Due to the large number of applications, but also to be able to perform this task as objectively and carefully as possible, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs uses a method based on data analysis, this is called Information Supported Decision (IOB). What this means for a visa application from Thailand I will discuss in this article.
Schengen dossier May 2020
Questions about Schengen visas regularly pop up on Thailandblog. This Schengen visa file deals with the most important points of attention and questions. Good and timely preparation is very important for a successful visa application.
Issuing Schengen visas in Thailand under scrutiny (2018)
Every spring, EU Home Affairs, the Home Affairs department of the European Commission, publishes the latest figures on Schengen visas. In this article I take a closer look at the application for Schengen visas in Thailand and I try to provide insight into the statistics surrounding the issuance of visas to see if there are any striking figures or trends.
Schengen visa Netherlands: Tips for medical travel insurance
Since June 1, 2004, it is mandatory in all Schengen countries to take out travel medical insurance before applying for a Schengen visa. The applicant must provide the insurance policy as proof.
FILE SCHENGEN VISA 2019
Questions about Schengen visas regularly pop up on Thailandblog. This Schengen visa file deals with the most important points of attention and questions. Good and timely preparation is very important for a successful visa application.
File Schengen visa 2017
Questions about Schengen visas regularly pop up on Thailandblog. This Schengen visa file deals with the most important points of attention and questions. Good and timely preparation is very important for a successful visa application.
Issuing Schengen visas in Thailand under scrutiny (2016)
Every spring, EU Home Affairs, the Home Affairs department of the European Commission, publishes the latest figures on Schengen visas. In this article I take a closer look at the application for Schengen visas in Thailand and I try to provide insight into the statistics surrounding the issuance of visas to see if there are any striking figures or trends.
Visa file under construction, now already question and answer about the visa procedures
At the beginning of April, I called for feedback for an update of the Schengen visa file. There have been several reactions to this on the blog and via e-mail. Thanks for that! I am now setting up the file and I do not yet have all the information that I want to include in the update. Further comments, questions, etc. are always welcome! Comment below or email the editors via the contact form here on the site.
Issuance Schengen visas Thailand 2014, late notice
In a subsequent message you can read the response of the RSO about the decrease in the number of visa applications for Schengen by Thais.
Issuing Schengen visas in Thailand under scrutiny (2014)
Recently, EU Home Affairs, the Home Affairs department of the European Commission, published the latest figures on Schengen visas. In this article I take a closer look at the application for Schengen visas in Thailand and I try to provide insight into the statistics surrounding the issuance of visas to see if there are any striking figures or trends.
SCHENGEN VISA FILE
Questions about Schengen visas regularly pop up on Thailandblog. This Schengen visa file deals with the most important points of attention and questions. This file was written by Rob V. and tries to be a handy summary of all the things you need to take into account when applying for a Schengen visa. The file is mainly intended for readers living in Europe or Thailand who want to bring a Thai (partner) to the Netherlands or Belgium for a holiday.
Schengen visa question & answer: What about booking plane ticket for my Thai girlfriend?
I am trying to compile a 'short stay' visa application file for my girlfriend who wants to visit Belgium. I have two questions regarding the plane ticket.
Visa for Thai Q&A: Can someone with Thai nationality move from Italy to the Netherlands?
My girlfriend's sister has Thai nationality, has lived and worked in Italy for several years (she has an Italian permanent residence and work permit), is now married in Thailand (not in Italy) to her Italian husband and has 2 children who have Italian nationality.
A closer look at issuing Schengen visas in Thailand (part 2)
Rob V. compared the issuing of visas by Schengen embassies in Thailand on 4 November. But how are the Dutch and Belgian embassies doing now compared to the posts in other countries?
Issuing Schengen visas in Thailand under the microscope
All sorts of stories are doing the rounds about the issue and refusal of Schengen visas. But what about really? Rob V., as he is called on Thailandblog, checked it out.
If you have a Thai partner and you would like to bring him or her to the Netherlands, there are conditions attached.
The Visa Information System (VIS)
If a Thai national applies for a Schengen visa (Short Stay Visa) for the Netherlands at the Dutch embassy in Bangkok, he or she will have to deal with the Visa Information System. But what exactly is that?
The new year is off to a good start for some of us. The, in my view, humiliating notification obligation for a Short Stay Visa has been abolished as of 1 January 2014.