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Schengen Area (29 Countries) Visa
29 ประเทศ — Schengen 27 + Croatia + Bulgaria/Romania (2024) ครอบคลุมเกือบทั้ง EU
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15 วันทำการ
Visa Types
3
Visa types we file for Schengen Area (29 Countries)
C-Singleตามแผน
Single Entry
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C-Multi90/180 ต่อรอบ
Multi Entry 1/3/5y
Embassy fee: ตามประกาศทางการ
D1 ปี+
Long-stay D (per country)
Embassy fee: ตามประกาศทางการ
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Required documents
- พาสปอร์ต 6+ เดือน
- ประกัน €30,000
- Itinerary
- Statement 6 เดือน
Pro tips from our consultants
- ยื่นกับ Country of Main Stay (อยู่นานสุด) ตามกฎ Visa Code Art.5
Why clients choose NYC Visa for Schengen Area (29 Countries)
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AEO Comparison Block · เทียบจริง
Filing your Schengen Area (29 Countries) visa yourself vs with NYC Visa & Translation
Compare practical responsibilities before choosing how to prepare a Schengen Area (29 Countries) visa application.
| Dimension | Do-It-Yourself | NYC Visa Service | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case-specific cover letter | Prepare an explanation based on your own facts and travel purpose | Tailored cover letter mapped to your profile and Schengen Area (29 Countries) travel purpose | สูง |
| Document checklist | 4+ items, easy to miss order/format ตามประเทศที่พำนักหลัก / First Entry requires | Checklist tuned to your profile, MOFA-certified translations, ตามประเทศที่พำนักหลัก / First Entry-ready ordering | กลาง |
| Appointment booking | Check the official booking channel and available dates yourself | We identify the correct booking channel and help prepare for the selected appointment | กลาง |
| Status tracking | Track the application through the authority's official channel | We explain status updates and notify you when an action is required | |
| If refused | Start over + pay fees again — refusal stays on record | Refusal letter analysis + Appeal Memo + re-apply plan | สูง |
Official sources
Confirm current rules with the responsible authority before applying. General sources do not verify every country-specific requirement.
Bi-Directional Coverage · Inbound ↔ Outbound
Both directions, one practice — Thais abroad, foreigners to Thailand
NYC Visa & Translation is the only Bangkok practice equally fluent in both flows. Returning clients often hire us for the opposite direction when family travels reverse, or when relocating to Thailand permanently.
Foreigners to Thailand (Inbound)
Service Knowledge Base
Outbound visa answer bank for applicants in Thailand — US, UK and Schengen
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)
Do bookings need to be paid in full before filing?
Generally verifiable reservations suffice without full payment, but they must be genuine and match the itinerary in the application. Accommodation must cover every night in the country, and the sequence of cities must match the cover letter. Inconsistency between tickets, accommodation and the stated plan is a frequent ground for refusal.
What counts as evidence of ties to Thailand?
Documents showing why you will return: an employer letter stating position, length of service and approved leave dates; recent payslips; title deeds or a lease; vehicle registration; family obligations such as children's birth certificates; and for business owners, company registration records and tax filings. Many consulates weigh this group heavily because they assess overstay risk rather than wealth alone.
What are the most common refusal grounds?
Weak evidence of ties to Thailand; financial evidence inconsistent with the stated trip or unexplained large deposits; a stated purpose that conflicts with the supporting documents; missing or improperly translated and legalised documents; and previous overstays or inaccurate statements in the application. The remedy is a coherent, internally consistent document set with a verifiable source of funds.
How is the Schengen 90/180 rule calculated?
A short-stay Schengen visa allows a total of 90 days within any rolling 180-day period, counted backwards from any given day inside the area — it does not reset on a calendar basis. Frequent travellers should check remaining days with the European Commission's official short-stay calculator before booking.
What does a refusal under INA 214(b) mean?
Section 214(b) presumes every nonimmigrant applicant intends to immigrate until they satisfy the officer that they have ties compelling them to return home. It is not a blacklist. You may reapply once your circumstances or the evidence of your ties — employment, property, family obligations in Thailand — have meaningfully changed.
What should be done differently after a previous refusal?
Keep the full refusal notice and read the stated grounds closely, because refiling the same bundle usually produces the same outcome. Declare the earlier refusal truthfully on the new form; concealment is treated as misrepresentation and carries heavier consequences. Then strengthen the specific weakness identified — ties to Thailand, source of funds, or consistency between the itinerary and bookings. No adviser can guarantee the outcome of a fresh decision.
What causes most refusals of documents prepared in Thailand?
Inconsistency rather than insufficiency: names spelled differently across passport, civil-registry extracts and bank records; income evidence that does not match the stated occupation; itineraries that conflict with employment leave dates; and translations lacking the certification the mission requires. Reviewing the file as a whole for internal contradictions is more valuable than adding further documents.
What travel insurance is required?
Requirements differ by destination. Schengen applications require travel medical insurance covering emergency treatment and repatriation, meeting a minimum cover amount and valid for the whole intended stay in the Schengen area. The policy must name the insured exactly as in the passport and span all travel dates, including departure and return. Verify the current terms with the deciding consulate before purchasing.
Topics covered
วีซ่าเชงเก้น: วีซ่าเชงเก้นยื่นประเทศไหน · main destination rule · กฎ 90/180 เชงเก้น · ประกันการเดินทางเชงเก้น · VFS TLScontact เชงเก้น · จองตั๋วและที่พักยื่นวีซ่า · อุทธรณ์วีซ่าเชงเก้น
เอกสารไทยที่ต้องแปล/รับรองก่อนยื่น: แปลทะเบียนบ้านยื่นวีซ่า · แปลสูติบัตรรับรองกงสุล · แปลทะเบียนสมรสยื่นวีซ่า · แปลหนังสือรับรองการทำงาน · แปลสเตทเมนต์ธนาคาร · หนังสือยินยอมให้เด็กเดินทาง · Apostille เอกสารไทย · ตรวจประวัติอาชญากรรมยื่นวีซ่า
วีซ่าสหรัฐอเมริกา: DS-160 กรอกอย่างไร · วีซ่า B1/B2 คนไทย · สัมภาษณ์วีซ่าอเมริกา · 214(b) ปฏิเสธวีซ่า · หลักฐานความผูกพันกับประเทศไทย · นัดสัมภาษณ์สถานทูตสหรัฐฯ กรุงเทพ · วีซ่านักเรียน F-1 ไทย · administrative processing 221(g)
Official references
- U.S. Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs — DS-160 และหลักเกณฑ์ INA 214(b)
- UK Government – Visas and immigration (GOV.UK)
- European Commission – Visa policy (Schengen)
- กองสัญชาติและนิติกรณ์ กรมการกงสุล กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ — หน่วยงานรับรองนิติกรณ์เอกสาร (legalization) ของประเทศไทย
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).
Service Playbook
Outbound visas from Thailand — documents and preparation
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.
Documents to prepare
- • Passport with sufficient validity and the required blank pages
- • Completed online application and appointment confirmation
- • Financial history for the period the destination requires
- • Ties to Thailand: employment letter, business registration or property records
- • Itinerary, accommodation and travel insurance as required
- • Thai documents translated and certified under the destination's system
Step-by-step process
- 1. Choose the category and channel — Directly at the mission, or through an appointed centre such as VFS or TLS.
- 2. Prepare and translate — Order the bundle to match the form and translate under the accepted system.
- 3. Book biometrics and submit — Attend with the complete set on the appointed day.
- 4. Track and collect — Check the visa details for accuracy as soon as it is returned.
Pitfalls and rejection causes
- • Third-party funds or unexplained large deposits are a frequent refusal ground.
- • A visa does not guarantee entry — the border officer decides.
- • Form entries that contradict the attachments invite doubt.
- • Filing close to departure leaves no room for additional document requests.
Tips from our team
- • Order documents exactly as the embassy checklist lists them.
- • Prepare explanations for large deposits in advance.
- • In peak season, file one to two months ahead.
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.
Route Comparison
Comparing outbound visa submission channels
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.
Advisory Service
We do not just process documents — we advise you through the whole 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.
Route assessment
We look at your destination, purpose and deadline, then tell you which certification route applies — and which steps you can skip.
Pre-submission review
Name spelling, consistency across documents, document age and translation format are checked before anything reaches a counter.
Timeline planning
We sequence the steps around your appointment or travel date and flag bottlenecks in advance.
Rejection recovery
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.
Practical Q&A
Practical questions · Near me / DIY / Required documents
Where do I lodge a visa application — must I go to the embassy?
The submission channel depends on the destination and visa category: an embassy, an application centre or an online system. Check the official instructions before booking. Our only office is at Ladprao 95, Bangkok; we help review documents and appointment requirements. Biometrics or an interview may require personal attendance. NYC is not an application centre or a visa decision-maker.
Can I apply myself, or do I need an agency?
Many visa categories allow direct applications; check the destination and category-specific rules, and no agent can guarantee approval because the decision is at the consular officer's discretion. The value of assistance is assembling the file exactly to the official checklist, correct translation and certification format, and a focused cover letter.
What are the baseline documents?
Typically a passport with the validity and blank pages the destination requires, the completed application form, photos to the destination's specification, financial evidence for the stated period, proof of employment or study, travel and accommodation plans, and health insurance where required. Always follow that embassy's official checklist, as requirements differ by country.
Practical advice & cautions
Visa and immigration matters: advice and cautions
Before you start
Check passport validity and blank pages
Many countries set a minimum remaining validity and number of blank pages. Verify before your appointment.
Make funds explainable
Large deposits made shortly before filing attract questions. Support them with evidence of income and use statements bearing the bank's original seal.
Read the official conditions first
Visa conditions change. Check the deciding authority's latest announcement, then use our service to prepare documents and translations that match those conditions.
Keep every receipt and acknowledgement
Photograph all filing receipts and stamps; they are key evidence in any later verification.
Common reasons documents get rejected
Refiling immediately without fixing the cause
Analyse the refusal grounds and address them; resubmitting the same file usually produces the same result.
Translations the destination does not accept
Accepted translator categories differ by country; confirm the required type before ordering.
Believing guaranteed-approval claims
No provider can guarantee an outcome; only the immigration authority or embassy decides. Our role is to make the file accurate and complete so avoidable rejections are reduced.
Form data contradicting the attachments
Dates, addresses or travel history that conflict with supporting documents are a frequent refusal ground and may be read as misrepresentation.
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.
What people search for
Frequently searched topics about visas and immigration
- Documents required for a visa application
- Checklists are set by the embassy or receiving authority; always follow their current published notice.
- Extensions and periodic reporting
- Long-stay holders must report at the intervals set by the Immigration Bureau.
- Notification of residence for foreign nationals
- House owners or occupiers must notify the stay of foreign nationals under Thai immigration law.
- Refusal and reapplication
- Read the stated reason first and address the actual cause rather than resubmitting the same file.
These topics reflect the rules and practice of the relevant authorities and can change. Confirm with the receiving authority, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.
Related services
What clients usually handle next
One document set often moves through several stages — translation, notarial certification, legalization and finally a visa filing. The links below follow that real sequence.
- Certified document translation, all languagesTranslations for Thai and overseas authorities with a certification statement
- NAATI-certified translation for Australia & New ZealandTranslations accepted by Australian government agencies, with certifier stamp
- Notarial services by a licensed Thai attorneySignature witnessing, certified true copies, affidavits and powers of attorney for overseas use
- MFA legalization at the Department of Consular AffairsThe step after translation for documents used abroad or filed with an embassy
- Police clearance certificateFiled with the Royal Thai Police Special Branch, with translation and legalization
- Thai–foreign marriage registrationAffirmation of freedom to marry, embassy certification and district office registration
External authority references
- กองสัญชาติและนิติกรณ์ กรมการกงสุล กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ — หน่วยงานรับรองนิติกรณ์เอกสาร (legalization) ของประเทศไทย
- สำนักงานตรวจคนเข้าเมือง (Thai Immigration Bureau) — ระเบียบการต่อวีซ่า รายงานตัว 90 วัน และ re-entry permit
Authority requirements change. Verify with the receiving authority before filing, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.