Below Are Some Visa Types That Your Thai Fiancee Will Need to Gain Entry to Germany
1. Fiancee Visa to Germany
When applying for this type of visa, the first thing that you need to consider is your girlfriend’s eligibility. As a prerequisite, she should know the basics of your native language and how to speak it. Doing so will definitely help her get a visa approval. With this in mind, it is imperative that you and your girlfriend are able to communicate well enough for you to teach her how to speak your native tongue. Or if not, you can have her enroll in a language class.
Once she knows the basics of German language or is still learning, have her complete the required paperwork for visa application. These documents should include:
- 4 passport photos, with her name and date of birth
- Valid passport
- Visa fee of 60 Euro (to be paid in Thai Baht)
- 2 completed security questionnaire
- Authentic birth certificate
- Copy of the Federal Identity Card of a German sponsor
- Certification of Eligibility to Marry
- Proof of basic knowledge of the German language
- Medical certificate
If you were previously married, you must also provide proof that you are divorced or widowed. And, if your girlfriend is a minor, parental consent is also required. A very important reminder that you should remember: All documents written in the Thai language must be translated to German and duly authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before they will be submitted. You should also prepare copies of all original documents unless you are told otherwise.
Once the paperwork is complete, it is time to process your Thai girlfriend’s visa.
What are the steps involved?
- Submit all the required documents to your embassy or consulate in Bangkok
- Pay all of the corresponding fees
- If additional requirements are requested, make sure to comply and submit them accordingly
- Appear before an Immigration Officer once you are scheduled for an interview
Following the interview, the German Embassy will forward your girlfriend’s visa application to the designated authorities. The waiting period afterwards may be stressful but once the visa is granted, your Thai fiancée will be able to fly to Germany right away. Because the visa only allows your girlfriend to stay in your home country for just 90 days, it is best that you get married as soon as possible so she can then apply for a residence permit.
It is by following these procedures will you be able to bring your Thai girlfriend with you to Germany. If you want to avoid delays or problems along the way, be sure to comply with all the requirements beforehand.
2. Tourist Visa to Germany
Another option that your Thai girlfriend can consider is to apply for a tourist visa. This is especially applicable if the purpose of her visit is for tourism and not for marriage. Well, not yet anyway. Think of it as an opportunity for her to immerse in your culture and understand your way of life. This is also the best time for her to get to know you more, as well as your relatives if you so desire, and establish a better and more grounded relationship.
Here are the pertinent documents that must be complied with:
- Passport (valid for 6 months)
- Completed Visa application form
- Two passport-sized pictures in white background
- Medical Travel Health insurance with a minimum coverage of 30000 Euro
- Formal sponsorship by the inviting German resident
- Proof of sufficient funds (e.g. bank book, bank statements, and payment slips)
- Flight reservation and proof of accommodation
- Visa fees at approximately 80 Euro (to be paid in Thai Baht)
Similar to a Fiancée visa, if your girlfriend is still 19 years old or younger, you need to submit proof of her parent’s consent, as she is still considered a minor. The last thing you need is to get in trouble with the law, which could affect her visa application. You would also need duplicates of all the documents listed above, unless otherwise specified.
In the event that a tourist visa is applied through sponsorship, a sponsor must comply with the related requirements, such as a completed sponsorship form, and should be financially sound as German authorities are likely to check on this particular factor.
Once your girlfriend has gathered all the necessary documents, including the completed sponsorship form, it is time to go to the nearest German embassy. A personal visit is highly recommended as it assures that any information she receives regarding visitor visa application is timely and accurate. If there are any additional requirements, she will be able to furnish them right away.
The next step is to determine whether or not she has the money to fund her trip to Germany. If this is not the case, then she must coordinate with her sponsor right away so that financial support will be provided. There is also the visa application fee of 60 Euro that she needs to pay for.
Once the payment is made, an appointment for submission must be scheduled. To avoid delays, it is best that your girlfriend uses the embassy’s call center to secure a spot. If she successfully gets a date, she must be ready with all the requirements so she can submit all of them on time and she would not have to wait long to get an approval. To further lessen the waiting time, she may continue to follow-up with the embassy.
A good suggestion is to time the visa application right. Because the processing normally takes 2 to 3 weeks, she must apply earlier than her scheduled departure to Germany. She should also avoid applying during peak season as the process could take longer. The same thing is true if an interview is required. Once your girlfriend receives her tourist visa, she will be able to stay with you for 90 days. The advantage of this entry document is that it is valid in other parts of Europe such as France, Austria, Greece, Spain, and the Netherlands, among others. This means that you and your girlfriend will definitely be able to tour other countries aside from Germany.
3. Student Visa to Germany
There have been many misconceptions as to why foreign men would want to get involved with a Thai woman, more so marry her. Oftentimes, the negative notions are directed to the female party, saying that she needs financial support which most foreign guys are more than willing to provide.
While this may be true in some situations, there are actually more ways to extend help. After all, not all women in Thailand are in distress, but most of them will definitely accept love and care that are given freely and without a hidden agenda. If you happen to be a German guy involved with a young Thai woman, you may want to support her academically. That is, get her to study in your home country so she will receive the best education. Germany, after all, has some of the world-renowned schools which will definitely serve her plan to travel for academic purposes.
Now, even if your girlfriend only plans to perfect her knowledge of the German language, she would still need to apply for a student visa. How long she will be able to stay greatly depends on the study program that she wants to enroll in. In this case, the longer the better, right? Because visa processing can take two months, it is best that an application is lodged earlier or in time for the start of school. The first requirement that your girlfriend needs to acquire is a letter of acceptance from the school of her choice, which usually includes a syllabus of her case.
Then, she must fill out all required application forms along with proof of funds that is sufficient enough to cover her expenses all throughout her stay in Germany. If you are sponsoring her education and trip, which is highly likely, you must furnish a completed sponsorship form which she must submit along with other documents.
Additional required visa documents that she must comply with are:
- Two fully completed application forms and required declaration
- Two passport photographs in white background
- Valid national passport
- Letter of acceptance of a German university/language school/college
- Evidence of financial support for her stay in Germany
- Visa fee
Except for the payment, you must submit duplicates of all the requirements, and anything written in Thai must be translated to German or English. Once all the paperwork is completed, your girlfriend will then need to process her visa application.
- She must submit all the essential documents to the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany or any consulate nearest her, and then settle all corresponding fees.
2. If additional requirements are needed, she must furnish them timely and properly.
3. She must appear before an Immigration Office for a scheduled interview.
Afterwards, the German embassy will then forward her application to the authorities where you live. When the processing is done and a decision is reached, it will then be forwarded to the German Embassy in Bangkok and your girlfriend will be duly informed whether her student visa application is approved or not.
If it is a yes, your girlfriend can now fly to Germany to start her education, spend time with you, or make plans to get married. And because her stay would be longer than 90 days, depending on the course or program that she enrolled in, you would have more time to make plans on the next move.
When you enter into a relationship with a Thai lady, you will be able to understand why so many Germans have chosen one for a mate. As a people, the natives of Thailand are a hospitable lot. We will not hesitate to show you our culture and see to it that you will enjoy your visit to our country; whether it’s a year or a few months.Thai women undoubtedly exhibit this trait but combine it with other qualities- those make us all the more appealing. Unlike our German counterparts, we readily shower our partners with affection and will often go out of our way to please our farang boyfriend.
In fact, it is not uncommon for Asian females to cook a meal for their hubby or to prepare what he wears to work. While Thai girls might make affectionate, even passionate lovers, there are many who do or did not have the opportunity to improve intellectually mainly because of poverty.
However, this does not mean that Thai women don’t have a curious mind and a thirst for knowledge. If you have been an avid participant in Thailand’s dating scene, you have probably met a few girls who meet this description. Or you are going steady with one right now!
Let’s say you have been together for some time. You might get along well enough but perhaps you want to connect with her on a deeper level. While it might be a tad bit too early for wedding bells, you could still consider taking her with you on your next trip back to Germany (whether you are on vacation or you have relocated permanently to Thailand). This opportunity will not only introduce your lady love to an entirely new cultural experience but will help her understand you more; thus enabling you to forge a closer bond which could possibly take your current relationship to the next level.
Keep in mind though that this type of visa would look into your girlfriend’s educational background, which means not just anybody can apply for it. Some academic institutions in Germany may also have criteria with regards to the kind of foreign students they will accept, based on the course that they want to pursue.
Therefore, if you really want to use a student visa to bring your Thai girlfriend to Germany, make sure to perform due diligence in schools or universities near you, as well as their rules and regulations regarding Thai students. Doing so will increase your girlfriend’s chances to gain an approval. There will be an application charge, which is usually non-refundable should the application be withdrawn after its lodging or if application was unsuccessful or declined. In case your girl is travelling with any family member, this charge covers not only the applicant, but also any family member that the applicant includes in the application.
Note, though, that this application charge is not inclusive of any other incidental costs like getting copies of documents from your home country.
On a final note, visa applicants should anticipate that their application may require further administrative processing. Hence, final travel arrangements, property disposal, or giving up jobs should only be done after the visa has already been issued.
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