Visa Information

VISA TYPES

Select the visa type that is right for you to see important information on visa fees, documents required, forms, photo specifications and processing times.

All Visa Categories

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Visa application form and other forms

  • Overview

    • Applicants residing in the 9 Northern Provinces

      Applicants residing in Chiang Mai, Phayao, Mae Hong Son, Lampang, Lamphun, Phrae, Chiang Rai, Nan or Uttaradit may apply at the Consulate-General of Japan in Chiang Mai only.

    • Application by proxy

      In principle, you should apply in person. However, if you meet one of the following criteria, you can ask an agent, family member, or messenger to apply on your behalf. In this regard, Authorization Letter is required.

      1. Those who are under 16 and above 60 years of age
      2. Those who are physically disabled
      3. Those who are traveling for business purposes
      4. Those who have obtained a visa and traveled to Japan within the last 5 years (Must present previous Visa attached in your passport at the time of submission)
      5. Those who are traveling as a part of group tour which is organized by travel agency
      6. Those who hold a diplomatic or official passport

    • Visa Waiver to Thai Nationals

      Please click the link below for further information of Visa exemption for Thai Nationals.
      [Visa Exemption for Thai Nationals Effective from 1st July 2013]

      How to count 15days visa exemption period for Thai Nationals.

         Available days to stay = arrival date + 15days

      Example

         Arrive in Japan on December 1st at 6:00 AM.
         Arrival date + 15 days = 16th
         Allowed to stay until December 16th.
         But You have get through passport control at and before 23:59 PM.

      If you have any questions, Please don’t hesitate to ask Japan Visa Application Centre or Embassy of Japan in Thailand.

      • Japan Visa Application Centre – Click here
      • Embassy of Japan in Thailand

      Tel: 66-2-207-8503 / 66-2-696-3003

    • Denial of visa

      If visa is not granted, we usually cannot disclose the reasons to the applicant or persons concerned. JVAC will not accept another application from the same applicant within 6 months of the date of refusal.

    • Do not book air tickets before you obtain visa

      We strongly recommend you NOT to purchase your air ticket before obtaining a visa to Japan. We are NOT responsible for the air fare and other costs incurred in case of denial of visa.

    • Official Passport & Diplomatic Passport

      The Embassy of Japan will continue to accept applications from Diplomatic and Official passport holders and applicants traveling on humanitarian emergency to Japan or visa transfer of issued visa to new passport.

  • Visa Fees

    You must pay the applicable Visa fee and Service charge when submitting your application. The Visa fees are determined based on your Nationality and Type of Entry to Japan. Please refer to the table below to know your visa fees:

    Effective as of 1 April 2024, VISA Fees will be revised as follows;

    Visa Fees (Effective 01 April 2024):

    Nationality Single Entry Multiple Visa Transit Visa
    Thailand and others 750 1,500 180
    India 210 210 20

    * Processing fee of 705 THB (including 7% VAT) paid to JVAC will be collected upon application.

    * Both-way courier fee of 500 THB (including 7% VAT) applies per application if made at any Intake Center.

    Exceptions for visa fees only:

    • Tourist traveling to Okinawa prefecture are exempted from paying visa fees by proving that their destination as Okinawa prefecture with their itinerary from the tour company. Tour leaders are not applicable for this exemption.
    • Students of ASEAN nationality and can prove that they are under graduate of Bachelor degree by submitting original certificate of enrollment are exempted from paying visa fees. If the certificate is not submitted, applicant will have to pay the visa fees. Certificate cannot be substituted by student registration card or copies of the certificate.
    • Certain country nationals are exempted from visa fee payment, kindly contact our helpline +66-(0)2-251-5197/5198 to know the countries exempted from the visa fee payment

    Please Note:

    • Visa Fee is refunded only if the visa is not approved by the embassy.
    • Service charge will be levied on applicants exempted from paying visa fees.
    • Applicants submitting their application at JVAC in Bangkok may opt to receive their passport by courier to an office / residence address or collect the passport from a Thailand Post office. This optional courier return service can be availed at a nominal additional cost of 250 THB (inclusive of 7% VAT) per application.
    • All charges (Visa Fee, Service charges and other optional charges) are to be paid in cash only in Thai Baht

  • Documents Required

    Non-Thai Nationals
    *Please read [General information for Non-Thai Nationals] carefully before preparing your application
    Nationals of Former Soviet Union
    If you are a national of Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan or Georgia, please submit 2 sets of application forms and photos
    1. Sightseeing and Visitting Friends Required Documents
    2. Visiting Relatives Required Documents
    3. Short Term Business (Single) Required Documents
    4. Short Term Business (Multiple) Required Documents
    5. Multiple Entry Visa for Distinguished Persons (for nationals of the Asia-Pacific region) Required Documents
    6. Transit Required Documents
    7. Short Term for Spouse of Japanese Required Documents
    8. Long Term Stay or Working Visa with Certificate of Eligibility (COE) Required Documents
    9. Multiple Entry Visa for Visiting Spouse or Parent who has a Working Visa in Japan Required Documents

  • Photo Specifications

    Please submit one photograph along with your visa application. The photograph must be:

    • Not more than 6 months old
    • 2 X 1.4 inch
    • Either black-and-white or colored, with plain background
    • Taken looking straight forward and face seen clearly

  • Processing Time

    Under normal circumstances, the visa applications will take a minimum of 5 working days to process including the date of submission at Japan Visa Application Centre and 7 to 8 working days to process including the date of submission at an Intake Centre. This may vary for certain applications and it is at the sole discretion of the Embassy of Japan, Thailand.

  • Visa application form and other forms

    Please submit a completed Visa Application form and questionnaire along with your application.

    To download Visa Application Form click here
    To download Questionnaire – English version click here
    To download Questionnaire – Thai version click here
    To download Authorization Letter click here
    To dowload Invitation Letter click here
    To download Letter of Guarantee click here
    To download Overview of Company Organization click here
    To download Schedule of Stay click here
    To download Withdraw From click here
    To download Borrow Form click here
    To download Multiple Visa Request Form click here

    Please Note:

    • Application Form must be completed only in English.
    • Questionnaire may be completed either in English or Thai.
    • Other supporting forms or documents may be prepared in any of English, Japanese or Thai.