This website is for European men and their Thai girlfriends or fiancées who want to apply for a 90-day (C-type) Schengen tourist visa to spend time together in Europe.
The Schengen visa process and required documents are almost identical for Filipino, Vietnamese, Indonesian and Chinese partners as well.
You can safely use all our guides and templates, just change the personal and country details as needed.
We currently offer guides, templates, and personal experience for applying to the following EU countries from Thailand, specifically for applications submitted via VFS Global:
Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Slovenia, Sweden, The Netherlands.
Our website and resources can also be helpful for non-EU Schengen countries available through VFS Global, including:
Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein.
Our guides and templates are based on successful C-type (tourist) Schengen visa applications submitted through VFS Global in Thailand.
There may be small differences in requirements or processes for non-EU countries, so we recommend always double-checking the specific embassy or VFS Global requirements for your chosen destination.
If your destination country is on these lists, you’ll find everything you need to get started right here!
The Schengen 90/180-day rule means you can stay in the Schengen Area for a maximum of 90 days within any rolling 180-day period.
This applies to all short-stay (C-type) visas, whether you enter once or multiple times.
Single Entry Visa:
Multiple Entry Visa:
Example:
If you stay for 30 days in January, leave for 30 days, then return for 60 days in March and April, you have used up your 90 days in that 180-day period.
Tip: Overstaying the 90/180 rule can result in fines, deportation, and future visa bans. Always keep track of your entries and exits!
You can use free online calculators (search for “Schengen 90/180 day calculator”) to help plan your travels.
You must apply through the country where you will spend the most time, or, if staying equal time in several countries, the one you enter first.
For most couples, it’s easiest to apply to the country where the European partner lives.
Most applications are submitted at a VFS Global center in Bangkok (and sometimes Chiang Mai or Phuket, depending on the destination country).
Check your chosen embassy’s/VFS’s official website for details and booking.
You can, but agencies are expensive and cannot guarantee success.
We recommend doing it yourself using free, official guides and proven templates (like the ones on our website).
See our Downloads section for checklists and templates!
Typically 2–3 weeks after submitting your application, but it can be longer during busy periods.
Important: Book your VFS appointment early, slots fill up fast!
It depends on the country (usually €45–65 per day of stay). Check the exact requirements on the embassy’s website.
Photos together, flight tickets, chat screenshots, travel itineraries, gifts, letters — anything that proves you’re a genuine couple.
You will receive a written reason for refusal. You can appeal (instructions in the refusal letter), or re-apply after fixing any issues.
No. The Schengen C-type tourist visa is for tourism and visiting only. She cannot legally work or enroll in long-term study programs with this visa.
Overstaying is very serious and can result in fines, deportation, and even future Schengen visa bans.
Always respect the visa dates and leave before the permit expires!
In many Schengen countries, it is possible to get married on a tourist visa, but local rules and requirements apply.
Marriage alone does not guarantee the right to stay after the visa expires, you’ll need to apply for a separate residence permit.
Yes, but be prepared to show that you respected all previous visa conditions and still have strong ties to Thailand (job, family, home).
Frequent or very long visits may raise questions with immigration authorities.
You can apply for a tourist visa for children as well, but you’ll need additional documents like birth certificates, proof of parental consent, and sometimes school enrollment letters.
See our Blog for more on family visa situations.
Most embassies require proof of flight and accommodation bookings with your application, but you don’t always need to purchase non-refundable tickets.
Use reservations that can be cancelled or changed. Check our Downloads section for tips and templates.
Provide evidence such as a job or business, children enrolled in school, family responsibilities, property ownership, or return flight tickets.
Anything that shows your girlfriend plans to return after visiting.
Book online through the VFS Global website for your chosen country.
Appointments fill up fast, especially in high season, so try to book at least a couple weeks before your planned travel.
Yes! All our downloads are based on successful, real-life applications.
Just personalize them to fit your story.
Check our Blog or join our Facebook group for updates and deep-dives, or reach out to us through our Contact page, we’re happy to help and share what we know.
