Does My Thai Friend Need A Visa For Japan?

[LarrySilverstein]

Hi,

im planning a trip to Japan. Does my thai friend need a visa for 2 week vacation in japan?

Thank you!

[Lite Beer]

Yes. Check Here.

National Thailand (TH) /Destination Japan (JP)

Japan (JP)

Passport required.

- Passport and/or passport replacing documents must be valid

on arrival.

Visa required, except for Holders of an APEC Business Travel

Card. Back of the card must state that it is valid for travel

to Japan. Upon arrival a visit pass will be issued.

Minors:

- In the case of immediate family travelling together,

For details, click here

Additional Information:

- All visitors must hold confirmed onward or return ticket,

proof of sufficient funds to cover duration of their stay in

Japan and documents required for their next destination.

- An unexpired visa in an expired passport may be used

provided For details, click here

Warning:

- Non-compliance with entry regulations may result in fines

for the carrier of JPY 500,000.- and refusal of the

passenger.

[KamnanT]

Japan is one of the more difficult countries for Thais to obtain visas to travel to, as Thais are #5 in the rankings of overstay nationalities in Japan. Like most other embassies, the Japanese Embassy will be looking for proof that the applicant can support herself in Japan (or be supported by you) and that she has compelling reasons to return to Thailand at the end of her visit (immediate family, job, business, immovable assets, etc.). If you are in a long-term relationship and you live and work in Thailand, then you can be her "reason to return" if you can provide proof of the relationship. My "Thai friend" has applied for and received 3 visas for short visits to Japan in the last 3 years.

[theoldgit]

My partner and I are planning to visit Japan next year and whilst I am quietly confident, we are taking nothing for granted and are preparing a robust application.

I had been led to believe it wasn't easy, but the information from KamnanT is nevertheless interesting. I am a British Citizen and my partner and I have been living together for in excess of three years, we have travelled the region together as well as Europe and the UK so, as I say, we are quietly confident.

I suspect it would be more difficult for a Japanese national to take a Thai girlfriend to his home country than somebody from out of Japan.

You might find the link to the Visa Application Centre of use http://www.jp-vfsglobal-th.com/

Good luck