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GTCC’s VISA SERVICE FOR BUSINESS TRIPS TO GERMANY – FACT SHEET

Germany is Thailand’s largest trading partner within the European Union. Due to this fact,
numerous business travels between both countries take place every year. In cooperation
with the German Embassy in Bangkok, the German-Thai Chamber of Commerce (GTCC)
offers a new business visa application service for ordinary GTCC members.
The GTCC is providing a business visa fast track service exclusively for GTCC members
going on a business trip to Germany. The service is designed exclusively for ordinary
GTCC members who go on a business trip to Germany and need an efficient process to get
their business visa. Eligible applicants are ordinary GTCC members and their spouse or
children accompanying a business trip as well as all employees going on business trips on
behalf of their company. Applicants who qualify for this service do not need to go to the
German Embassy in Bangkok for a personal interview.
Please note that the GTCC cannot accept any business visa applications from non-GTCC members
as the service applies to ordinary GTCC members only.

Please note that Germany must be the main travel destination. As far as a visa is requested mainly
to travel to another Schengen country, the application cannot be processed by the GTCC.

Visa type: The service applies exclusively to business visa applications to Germany.
Please note that the GTCC cannot accept any tourist or visitor’s visa applications.
Application process: Ordinary GTCC members, their spouse or children as well as all
employees going to or accompanying a business trip to Germany can submit their business
visa application documents directly to the GTCC during office hours (Mon – Fri, 7.30 a.m. –
4.30 p.m.). The application can be submitted in person or by an authorized person /
messenger. First time applicants for a Schengen visa will have to appear in person. Prior to
submission of documents the applicant shall notify the GTCC staff by telephone or e-mail.
After pre-checking the documents, the GTCC staff forward them to the German Embassy
in Bangkok for business visa approval. Once the visa has been issued, GTCC staff notifies
the applicant by telephone or e-mail. The visa can be collected in person or by an
authorized person / messenger in the venue.

Please note that if applied for a business visa by the GTCC, the visa can only be collected after notification in
the GTCC during office hours (Mon – Fri, 7.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.).

Processing time: The processing time for holders of Thai passports is expected to take 3 -
5 working days on condition that documents required are complete. However, since the
document exchange between the GTCC and the German Embassy in Bangkok takes place
semi-weekly (Tuesdays and Thursdays), the processing time may vary depending on the
weekday of document submission.
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Important:
From 14 November 2013, a collection of fingerprints at Visa Section of German Embassy
is required for all visa applicants whose fingerprints have not been previously collected by
the Embassy during the past five years for a visa application. Children under 12 years old
are exempt from fingerprints collection. Collected fingerprints will be recorded and valid
for five years. Applicants who have had their fingerprints collected during the past five
years for the purpose of applying for a Schengen visa should indicate the year of
fingerprints collection and the name of Embassy in the visa application form. Following
the submission of all required documents to GTCC, applicants will receive a confirmation
letter and appointment details for fingerprints collection from the GTCC. Applicants must
show the letter from GTCC at the security office of the German Embassy for fingerprints
collection at counter 12, Visa Section of German Embassy, on Tuesday or Thursday from
14.00-15.00 h.
For fingerprints collection, the processing time is expected to take 7-10 working days.
However, since the document exchange between the GTCC and the German Embassy in
Bangkok takes place semi-weekly (Tuesdays and Thursdays), the processing time may vary
depending on the weekday of document submission. It is recommended to apply for visa
prior to the business trip at least 2 weeks but not more than 3 months before the trip
takes place.
Please note also that non-Thai nationals with residence permit and re-entry visa of Thailand, it might take
longer to process the application.

Fees: In addition to the visa fees for the German Embassy in Bangkok, the GTCC raises a
fee of 1,000 THB + 7 % VAT for processing the business visa application. The fee is due at
application day along with the advance payment of visa fees for the Embassy (from 1
January 2014: 2,600 THB, subject to change; for further details please contact the
German Embassy in Bangkok).
Please note that the fees are not refundable regardless of visa approval or rejection.
Please note that the GTCC is not entitled to issue visas. The German Embassy has the
exclusive visa approval power and reserves the right to request additional
documents and/or an appearance in person of the applicant at the Embassy. The
GTCC cannot guarantee the visa approval.

Necessary documents:
1. Passport (valid for at least 6 months after return) 2. Completely filled-in electronic application form with 3. Two passport pictures in full-face shot only (close up; face scale 90% of
photo), 4.5 x 3.5 cm, white background and not older than 6 months
25th Floor, Empire Tower 3, 195 South Sathorn Road, Sathorn, Bangkok 10120, Thailand Tel.: +66(0) 2670 0600 Fax: +66(0) 2670 0601 http://thailand.ahk.de e-mail: gtcc@gtcc.org Deutsche Bank AG Bonn (BLZ 380 700 59) Nr. 0647669 I Bangkok Bank Ltd. Bangkok A/C 118-301859-5 4. Medical Travel Health insurance (coverage min. 30,000 Euro or equivalent amount in 5. Confirmation letter of the company in Thailand explaining the purpose and duration
of the journey and, if applicable, including a guarantee to cover all costs that may
arise during the stay in Germany (i.e. transportation, accommodation, food, travel
health insurance and certified financial statements of company); for employees:
indication of monthly salary and duration of employment at the company.
*Confirmation letter from school is required for accompanied children.
6. Invitation of the business partner in Germany (if costs of the trip are not covered by
the company in Thailand: a guarantee to cover all costs that may rise during the
stay in Germany)
7. Air ticket/booking 8. Hotel reservation/address of inviting person 9. Copy of all documents mentioned above (Passport: pages with passport photograph 10. Visa fee in Baht equivalent to 60 Euro (from 1 January 2014: 2,600 THB; subject to

FAQ
Can a non-GTCC member, who accompanies an ordinary GTCC member on a business
trip to Germany, apply for the business visa by the GTCC?

The GTCC cannot accept business visa applications from non-GTCC members. In this case,
only the business visa application of the ordinary GTCC member will be processed while
the business partner has to contact the German Embassy in Bangkok for further
information.
How to become an ordinary GTCC member in order to employ GTCC’s business visa
service?
A prospective GTCC member needs to apply for a membership by filling in the application
form which can be found on the GTCC website. The application will be submitted to the
Board of Directors and an interview will be arranged. If accepted by the Board of
Directors, the membership will become effective with payment of the membership fee.
After completing the membership application process the ordinary member can employ all
GTCC’s
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Additional information:
In some cases, additional documents might be required. If a company is not known to the
German Embassy, it might be necessary to prove its existence and its financial capacity to
support the visa application.
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Malaysian and Singaporean passport holders do not require a visa to enter Germany.
Holders of Thai official and diplomatic passports do not require a Schengen visa for a
business trip to Germany. If the trip involves entry into other Schengen member states
apart from Germany as the first point of entry, please contact respective Embassies for
visa requirement prior to your trip.
The Schengen visa is valid for Germany, France, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Switzerland, Norway, Italy, Spain, Greece, Portugal, Iceland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Hungary, Czech Republic and Liechtenstein. The applicant needs to apply for the Schengen visa at the Embassy of the country of his/her main destination. If the applicant plans to visit several Schengen countries and does not have one main destination, he/she has to apply for a Schengen visa at the Embassy of the country where he/she will first enter the Schengen area. Contact: For any further questions regarding GTCC’s visa service please contact

German-Thai Chamber of Commerce
Mrs. Supinda Praymee (ext. 1003, E-mail
Mrs. Aomphan Ratanasittiskul (ext.1004, E-mail
25th Floor, Empire Tower 3, 195 South Sathorn Road,
Yannawa, Sathorn, Bangkok 10120, Thailand

Tel.: +66 (0) 2670 0600
Fax: +66 (0) 2670 0601
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For any further information regarding visa regulations in Germany please contact
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Bangkok
9 South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Tel.: +66 (0) 2287 9000
Fax: +66 (0) 2287 1776
Consular Section:
Fax: +66 (0) 2285 6232
website:
25th Floor, Empire Tower 3, 195 South Sathorn Road, Sathorn, Bangkok 10120, Thailand Tel.: +66(0) 2670 0600 Fax: +66(0) 2670 0601 http://thailand.ahk.de e-mail: gtcc@gtcc.org Deutsche Bank AG Bonn (BLZ 380 700 59) Nr. 0647669 I Bangkok Bank Ltd. Bangkok A/C 118-301859-5

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