Quick Facts
Visa Required? No (for short stay)
Max Stay 15 days
COE Processing (Immigration) 1–3 months
Embassy Visa Processing 5-7 working days
Visa Type Visa-free for short stay (e-Passport holders only)
Embassy of Japan in Thailand
Country-Specific Requirements for Thai Citizens
- ✓ ICAO e-Passport required for visa-free entry.
- ✓ Tabien Baan (house registration) for some applications.
Visa exemption for e-Passport holders only, up to 15 days. Work and study require separate visas.
Available Visa Types in Japan
Choose a visa category below to see detailed requirements for Thai Citizens citizens.
Engineer / Specialist in Humanities 技術・人文知識・国際業務
→ Student 留学
→ Dependent (Family) 家族滞在
→ Business Manager 経営・管理
→ Spouse of Japanese National 日本人の配偶者等
→ Child of Japanese National 日本人の配偶者等
→ Spouse of Permanent Resident 永住者の配偶者等
→ Temporary Visitor / Tourist 短期滞在
→ Technical Intern Training 技能実習
→ Nursing Care 介護
→ Permanent Resident 永住者
→ Long-term Resident 定住者
→ Specified Skilled Worker (i) 特定技能1号
→ Specified Skilled Worker (ii) 特定技能2号
→ Designated Activities 特定活動
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