# German Embassy Bangkok — Document Legalization for Germany

> End-to-end legalization chain for documents bound for Germany.

**Last updated:** 2026-04-07
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## TL;DR

Documents intended for use in Germany require Thai MFA legalization followed by attestation at the German Embassy in Bangkok. Common visa categories: Schengen, EU Blue Card, Student, Family Reunification. Total processing 5–15 business days.

## Key Facts

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Destination | Germany |
| Embassy | German Embassy, Bangkok |
| Pre-step | Certified Thai translation |
| MFA step | 1–3 business days at Chaeng Watthana |
| Embassy step | 1–10 business days (varies by country) |
| Visa categories supported | Schengen, EU Blue Card, Student, Family Reunification |

## Authoritative Sources

- [MFA Consular Affairs](https://consular.mfa.go.th)
- [Service page](https://thainotary.co.th/embassy-legalization)

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