Can German citizens apply for Non-IM Investor Visa (M)?

Yes. German nationals are eligible for the Non-IM Investor Visa (M). Visa-exempt 30 days; documents need German→Thai certified translation + Apostille.

Which documents from German need certified Thai translation?

All source-language (German) documents including passport bio page, birth certificate, marriage certificate, criminal record check, and bank statements must be translated by a certified Thai translator and carry a Hague Apostille.

Where do German applicants file the visa?

Royal Thai Embassy, Berlin + Consulate Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg, or upon arrival at the Immigration Bureau in Bangkok (Chaeng Wattana) for in-country conversion.

🇩🇪 For German Citizens · Bilateral Path

Non-IM Investor Visa (M) for German Nationals

End-to-end handling of source-country documents (German) → Hague Apostille → Certified Thai translation → Immigration Bureau submission.

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Service Fee

Quote on request

Turnaround

10–20 days

Legalization

Apostille

Source Language

German

Quick Answer

German nationals can obtain the Non-IM Investor Visa (M) by preparing source documents in German, having them Apostille-certified in the home country, then certified-translated into Thai. Filing venue: Royal Thai Embassy, Berlin + Consulate Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg. Total processing time with Thai Notary: 10–20 days. Fees are quoted after case review.

German → Thailand Visa Pathway

Royal Thai Embassy / Consulates

Royal Thai Embassy, Berlin + Consulate Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg

Bilateral Framework

Visa-exempt 30 days; documents need German→Thai certified translation + Apostille.

Most common Thailand-visa purposes among German nationals

Retirement (Non-O)
LTR Wealthy Pensioner
Elite Visa
Marriage (Non-O)

German community in Thailand: ~30,000

Thai Notary services this community year-round with dedicated German-speaking coordinators and pre-negotiated document-legalization routes with the Royal Thai Embassy handling German nationals.

Documents required for German applicants

Passport (German-issued) with ≥ 6 months validity
Passport-style photos (4×6 cm, white background)
Home-country birth certificate — Apostille + certified German→Thai translation
Marriage / divorce certificate (if applicable) with same authentication chain
Criminal record check from German authorities — apostilled/legalized + translated
Bank statement — home country (last 6 months) + Thai account if available
Proof of address in Thailand (lease / house registration)
Visa-specific supporting documents (work permit, TM.30, WP.3, LTR endorsement — as required by Non-IM Investor Visa (M))

Step-by-step process for German nationals

1
Document collection in German
Thai Notary sends you a specification pack for each document — including exact formats accepted by the Thai Immigration Bureau. You gather originals in German.
2
Apostille
Documents are apostilled by your home-country competent authority (single step, ~5–10 business days). Thailand joined the Hague Convention effective from 28 February 2027.
3
Certified translation into Thai
Thai Notary's registered translators handle German→Thai with terminology matched to Thai Immigration Bureau standards. Signed and sealed for legal admissibility.
4
Immigration Bureau / Chaeng Wattana filing
Our attorneys accompany you to the correct Immigration counter, pre-book queue numbers, and handle any 90-day reporting or TM.30 as needed.
5
Post-approval support
Multiple-entry endorsement, re-entry permit, work permit (if applicable), annual extensions — everything under a single case manager who speaks German.

Other Thailand-Visa options for German nationals

Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa — 10 Years

Thailand Privilege (Elite) Visa 5–20 Years

Non-O Retirement Visa (50+)

Non-B Business / Employment Visa

Non-O Marriage Visa (Thai Spouse)

Smart Visa (S/T/I/E)

Non-IM Investor Visa (M) for other nationalities

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Turnaround: 1–7 business days by document type and receiving authority
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Service coverage: Nationwide Thailand — courier and fully online intake, no in-person visit required.

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