Study in Schengen Area across 4 education levels. Tuition EUR 0 – 25,000 / yr (varies) · Living EUR 600 – 1,200 / mo. NYC Visa helps Thai students and parents complete the entire National Long-Stay Visa (D) per Schengen member document chain in one stop.
All Schengen countries require Apostille + translation in destination's official language + €30,000 Schengen insurance — we also arrange insurance. — we serve Bachelor, Master, PhD applicants plus parents on Guardian visas.
Tuition for Schengen Area: EUR 0 – 25,000 / yr (varies). Living cost: EUR 600 – 1,200 / mo. Popular scholarships: Erasmus Mundus, Marie Skłodowska-Curie, country-specific (Belgian, Austrian, Swedish Institute). Our team supports 200+ scholarship submissions per year.
Language requirement: IELTS 6.5 (English programmes) / native-language test. Popular majors in Schengen Area: European Studies, Arts, Engineering, Public Policy. We help draft SOP, Personal Statement, and Recommendation Letters.
Required documents: Admission letter, Apostilled diplomas, Translation (target language), Bank proof (€600–1,200/mo), Schengen insurance €30k — each piece flows MFA Thai → Apostille/Embassy Schengen Area → certified translation → bound pack delivered in 7–14 days.
Erasmus Mundus, Marie Skłodowska-Curie, country-specific (Belgian, Austrian, Swedish Institute)
LINE @nycvisa — major / university / scholarship advice
Wait for Acceptance Letter from Schengen Area institution
Transcripts, diplomas, photocopies
Department of Consular Affairs → All Schengen countries require Apostille + translation in de…
Sworn translation in Schengen Area's official language
Complete National Long-Stay Visa (D) per Schengen member pack
IELTS 6.5 (English programmes) / native-language test
Tuition EUR 0 – 25,000 / yr (varies) + Living EUR 600 – 1,200 / mo
September, January, summer schools — submit docs 6 months ahead.
National Long-Stay Visa (D) per Schengen member
All Schengen countries require Apostille + translation in destination's official language + €30,000 Schengen insurance — we also arrange insurance.
Erasmus Mundus, Marie Skłodowska-Curie, country-specific (Belgian, Austrian, Swedish Institute)
Full doc chain incl. MFA + Embassy + translation + visa submission (excl. government fees).
Study in Schengen Area across 4 education levels. Tuition EUR 0 – 25,000 / yr (varies) · Living EUR 600 – 1,200 / mo. NYC Visa helps Thai students and parents complete the entire National Long-Stay Visa (D) per Schengen member document chain in one stop.
Answers to the questions Thailand-based applicants actually ask about US visas (DS-160 plus interview), UK visas (online application plus biometrics) and Schengen visas (main-destination rule, 90/180 rule) — including the most common refusal grounds and how Thai civil documents must be translated and legalised by the Department of Consular Affairs first. Based on travel.state.gov, GOV.UK and the EU Visa Code. (30+ search topics covered)
Need your documents reviewed or your case assessed? Ask our team by phone, LINE, or email. We reply within two hours during business hours (Mon–Sat 9:00–18:00 ICT).
We prepare, translate and legalise documents; we do not decide outcomes. Every decision rests entirely with the embassy or immigration authority of the destination country.
Prefer not to handle the queues yourself, or worried about a rejection? Send us photos of your documents for a free pre-check. We handle the full chain — obtaining certified copies, translation, certification and submission — and keep you updated at each step. Reach us on LINE, phone or email during business hours.
e-Visa, visa application centres (VFS/BLS) and direct embassy filing carry different conditions and risks.
| Route | When to use | Certifying authority | Approx. duration | Rejection risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| e-Visa / the destination's online system | The destination offers an online channel for Thai passport holders | The destination country's immigration authority | Variable, per that system's published practice | Uploads outside the file spec, or data not matching the passport, trigger automatic refusal |
| Via a visa application centre (VFS Global, BLS, etc.) | The embassy has outsourced intake and biometrics | The destination embassy, receiving through its appointed centre | Variable, by appointment availability and season | Documents not ordered to the centre's checklist, costing your appointment slot |
| Direct filing at the embassy/consulate | Countries that still take applications in-house, or special visa categories | The destination country's embassy or consulate | Variable, per each mission's decision cycle | Appointments booked out far ahead, pushing back travel plans |
Timelines above are practical estimates from live casework and can change with each authority's policy; confirm with the receiving authority before booking travel. If you would rather not test routes by trial and error, our advisers can assess which route fits your case.
Our team has worked on cross-border documents, certified translation and government liaison since 2015. Most rejections we see are not caused by missing paperwork but by choosing the wrong route on day one, so we always start with a case assessment.
We look at your destination, purpose and deadline, then tell you which certification route applies — and which steps you can skip.
Name spelling, consistency across documents, document age and translation format are checked before anything reaches a counter.
We sequence the steps around your appointment or travel date and flag bottlenecks in advance.
We read the refusal reasons, identify the underlying cause, and plan a resubmission that answers what the authority asked for.
Rather not learn by trial and error? Send your case details and document photos for a review — reach us on LINE, phone or email during business hours.
Some visa categories set minimum coverage conditions. Verify the policy against the published requirement rather than informal advice.
Long-stay visa holders must report periodically as required by the Immigration Bureau, and house owners must notify the stay of foreign nationals. Set reminders in advance.
Transcripts issued in English by the awarding institution often reduce translation steps, though legalisation may still be required abroad.
Visas, work permits, housing and school places are interdependent. Start with the longest-lead document to avoid schedule clashes.
Multi-agency, cross-border certification has variable timelines. Late starts are a common cause of missed intakes.
Many assessment bodies accept only documents issued or sent directly by the institution; ordinary photocopies are commonly rejected.
Several categories do not grant work rights automatically; a work permit or programme-specific authorisation is required before starting work.
Degree or subject names that differ from the institution's official wording can trigger extra requests or refusal by assessment bodies.
Requirements differ by authority and destination country and can change. Confirm current conditions with the receiving authority, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.
One document set often moves through several stages — translation, notarial certification, legalization and finally a visa filing. The links below follow that real sequence.
Authority requirements change. Verify with the receiving authority before filing, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.
Pick a translation provider by the destination, not by turnaround alone. If the file goes to the Thai Department of Consular Affairs or an embassy, the translator must know the format that office accepts, not just the meaning. Verify three things: the certifier is named and identifiable, the destination accepts that certification format, and names, dates and document numbers match the passport character for character.
| Option | Best for | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Freelance translator | Informal use where no authority certification is required | Many embassies will not accept an uncertified translation. |
| Translation agency with certification | Visa, study and civil registry filings | Confirm the agency also handles the legalization step if the destination requires it. |
| End-to-end provider (translate + legalize) | Files with a fixed appointment deadline | Ask which steps are in-house and which are subcontracted. |