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11 June 2013 : Relaxing of Visa Requirements for Thai Nationals
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On June 11, Thai nationals traveling to Japan for a short-term period will be exempted from visas. |
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We hope that the exchanges between Japan and Thailand will further promoted by this visa relaxation. |
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This new measure will start within summer season (in coming months). The effective date of the implementation and the length of stay without visa will be announced soon. (For those who plan to visit Japan in the near future, please keep in mind of the starting date of this new measure. The Embassy of Japan will not return visa and service fees for all visas that have been issued before the effective date of implementation.) |
More information Click here
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19 March 2013 : Songkran Holiday Operating Hours
Greetings from Japan Visa Application Centre.
Japan Visa Application Centre will close on Monday 8 April 2013 and from Saturday 13 April 2013 to Tuesday 16 April 2013. Normal operating hours will resume on Wednesday 17 April 2013.
Please submit your application within Friday 5 April 2013, if you wish to receive your passport before long holiday. Submission on and after Tuesday 9 April your passport will be returned on and after Wednesday 17 April 2013.
Standard processing may vary for certain applications and it is at the sole discretion of the Embassy of Japan, Thailand.
Public Holiday Information Click here
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19 March 2013 : Visa Fee Charges effective on 01 April 2013
Please note that Visa fee will change as chart below from 01 April 2013
The Visa fees are determined based on your Nationality and Type of Entry to Japan. Please refer to the table below.
| Country |
Single |
Multiple |
Transit |
| Thailand |
1120 |
2240 |
260 |
| India |
320 |
320 |
20 |
| Iran |
1860 |
3740 |
1860 |
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VFS service charge of THB535 will remain the same.
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08 January 2013 : Dear applicant,
Information for applying visa during peak season.
During month of February to April every year, Japan Visa Application Centre faces massive volume of application each day. As a result, you may have a long wait at our
centre especially during lunch time, Monday and Friday. We strongly recommend you to avoid these times and apply visa in ahead of peak season.
Single Visa can be applied 3 months in advance. If you are going to Japan during Songkran Holiday,
we suggest you to apply visa by the end of January to avoid any hassle.
If your visa is issued on 20 January 2013 , you need to enter Japan before or on 20 April 2013.
If your visa is issued on 1 February 2013, you need to enter Japan before or on 1 May 2013.
Furthermore, we would like to request our applicant to prepare your required document completely, and fill out your application form and questionnaire without any blank field. We appreciate your corporation.
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21 November 2012 : New Year and Year End Operating Hours.
Season’s Greetings from Japan Visa Application Centre.
Japan Visa Application Centre will close from Saturday December 29, 2012 for New Year Holiday.
Normal operating hours will resume on Friday January 4.
Please submit your application on or before Monday December 24, if you wish to receive your passport within this year.
Submission on and after Tuesday December 25, your passport will be returned on and after Friday January 4, 2013.
Standard processing may vary for certain applications and it is at the sole discretion of the Embassy of Japan, Thailand.
Public Holiday information Click Here
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04 September 2012: Announcement of Questionnnaire form change.
The Embassy of Japan has renewed the Questionnaire effective immediately. The previous Questionnaire form can be used until 30SEP2012. We are unable to accept old format on and after 1 October 2012. Thank you for your understanding and corporation.
Download new Questionnaire form here |
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Multiple Entry Visa for Sightseeing, Visiting Relatives and Other Purposes (for Thai Nationals Only)
Starting from 1 June 2012 the Japanese government will issue a multiple entry visa for Thai nationals only who live in Thailand and want to go to Japan for sightseeing, visiting relatives and other purposes.
Please see the following link for details.
Announcement of a Change to the Visa Application Form
The Embassy of Japan will renew the Visa Application Form effective from March 2012. The previous Application Form can be used until 30th April 2012. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Download new application form here
Instruction here |
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Visa Fee Charges effective on 01 April 2012
Please note that Visa fee will change as chart below from 01 April 2012
The Visa fees are determined based on your Nationality and Type of Entry to Japan. Please refer to the table below.
| Country |
Single |
Multiple |
Transit |
| Thailand |
1120 |
2260 |
260 |
| India |
320 |
320 |
20 |
| Iran |
1880 |
3760 |
1880 |
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VFS service charge of THB535 will remain the same.
Openings of 5 Additional intake centres.
For the convenience of applicants in Thailand, VFS Global (the outsourced partner to the Embassy of Japan, Thailand) is currently accepting applications, applicable fees and providing delivery service for all general applicants through selected Thailand Post Intake Centres in 6 cities across the country. For more convenience to applicants, we are opening 5 additional centeres starting on 4th of April onwards. The new intake centres are located in central post office of Khon Kaen, Ubonratchathani, Petchaburi, Surat Thani and Hadyai.
The Embassy of Japan will continue to accept applications from Diplomatic and Official passport holders and applicants traveling on humanitarian emergency to Japan.
Applicants residing in the 9 Northern Provinces (Chiang Mai, Phayao, Mae Hong Son, Lampang, Lamphun, Phrae, Chiang Rai, Nan and Uttaradit) are still required to apply at Consulate-General of Japan in Chiang Mai only.
Intake Centre Locations
Phuket Post Office
12/16 Montri Road, Talad Yai Sub-District, Muang District, Phuket 83000
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Sri Racha Post Office
7/ 1 Jemjomphon Road, Sri Racha Sub-District, Sri Racha District, Chonburi 20110
View Location
Phra Nakhon Sri Ayutthaya Post Office
123 Moo5, Uthong Road, Ho Rattanachai Sub-District, Phra Nakhon Sri Ayutthaya District, Phra Nakhon Sri Ayutthaya 13000
View Location
Rayong Post Office
125 Sukhumvit Road, Tha Pradu Sub-District, Muang District, Rayong 21000
View Location
Nakhon Ratchasima Post Office
371 Assadang Road, Nai Muang Sub-District, Muang District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000
View Location
Phitsanulok Post Office
118 Phutthabucha Road, Nai Muang Sub-District, Muang District, Phitsanulok 65000
View Location
Khon Kaen Post Office
153/8 Klang Mueang Rd., Nai Mueang, Muang Khon kaen, Khon Kaen,
40000
View Location
Ubonratchathani Post Office
145 Srinarong Rd., Nai Mueang, Muang Ubonratchathani, 40000
View Location
Phetchaburi Post Office
4Ratchavithi Rd., Klongkachang, Muang Phetchaburi 76000
View Location
Suratthani Post Office
291/1 Taladmai , Tald, Muang Suratthanipost 84000
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Hat Yai Post Office
43 Niphat Songkhro Rd., Hat Yai, Hat Yai, Songkhla, 90110
View Location
Benefits to Applicants applying at Intake Centres
Save traveling time to Bangkok and longer operational hours(Monday to Friday - 0830 to 1630 hrs)
Return of passport to applicants’ doorstep or collection from Thailand Post.
Dedicated Call Centre Unit +66 2 632 1541 and Email Support info.jpth@vfshelpline.com for information and queries
Processing Time and Fees
Under normal circumstances, all visa applications will take a minimum of 07 to 08 working days to process and return from the date of submission at the Intake Centre. Due to unexpected circumstances of Thai Post and visa processing time are differ from application as applications are discretion of the Embassy of Japan, Thailand. Please submit your application well in advance. We VFS are not responsible for delayed passport delivery.
A service fee of 535 THB (inclusive of VAT) and applicable Visa Application Fee will be applicable for all visa applications, payable in cash at the Thailand Post Intake Centre.
Thailand Post will be responsible only for accepting of applications and has no authority or influence over the outcome of the application. All applications will continue to be assessed by the Embassy of Japan, Thailand.
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Dear Applicants,
Japan Visa Application Centre would like to express our appreciation for your trustfulness in our service throughout the year.
According to the changing of Postal Service Fee (EMS) which takes place on 1st January 2012, Japan Visa Application Centre would like to an announcement for postal fee change as below.
| Current Postal Fee
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Changed Postal Fee
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140 THB |
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We appreciate for your understanding and kind co-operation.
Japan Visa Application Centre,
VFS (Thailand) Ltd.
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Effective 4 August 2010, applicants must submit
their Visa Application at the Japan Visa Application Centre (JVAC) in Bangkok.
Applicants are required to pay the applicable visa fee and JVAC service fee of
THB 535 inclusive of VAT. JVAC will accept applications from 0830 hrs to 1730
hrs Monday to Friday except Embassy holidays. Processed passports can be
collected from JVAC between 0830 hrs to 1730 hrs Monday to Friday and 0830 hrs
to 1230 hrs on Saturday except Embassy holidays. Applicants may opt to receive
their passports by courier to their home or office address at an additional
cost. Applicants may track the progress of their application by visiting the
JVAC website. Please
click here to view the JVAC address and location map.
Applications from Diplomatic / Official passport holders and applicants
applying for Emergency travel or transfer of issued visa will continue to be accepted at the Embassy of Japan in Thailand. |
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The visa fees and service charge will be collected by the Japan Visa
Application Centre at the time of submitting the visa application. |
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The visa fees are subject to change on 1st April every year. It is advisable to
check the website for the current visa fees before applying. |
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