OldSalty Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 I am in Thailand on a retirement visa and I am living together with a Philippina who is staying in Thailand on a double entry tourist visa. We were planning a trip to Europe and went to the German Embassy to apply for a tourist visa for her. at the Embassy we were informed that she can not apply for a tourist visa to the Schengen States in Thailand because she is only a tourist here and needs to show residency in Thailand, otherwise she can only apply for a tourist visa to Europe in Manila. I have now following questions to the BMs: Has anybody else ever dealt with this problem and if yes, how did you solve it?Is it possible to change a tourist visa into a residence visa without leaving Thailand?Is an Ed-visa equal to a residence visa and does it allow to apply for a tourist visa at the German Embassy?All answers and advises are appreciated> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7by7 Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 The rules are quite clear; one must apply in one's country of residence. If she is not resident in Thailand then she will have to return to the Philippines and apply there. Yes, a student or other long term visa would be classed as residency for this purpose. I don't know how to switch; maybe a post in the Thai visas forum will get you an answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiVisaExpress Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 As advised by 7/7 which is correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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