Guidelines for visa application
● Before visa application, please check the requirements of each type of visa.
● Only VABO (Visa Appointment Booking Online) are accepted for visa application.
● A valid re-entry permit holder does not need to submit a visa application .
● We, Royal Thai Consulate-General in Fukuoka, reserve the rights to request additional documents and to reject an application without providing any reasons. In case that visa application is rejected, the application fee will not be refunded and submitted documents will not be returned to the applicant.
● For application of Non-Immigrant Visa, please make sure that the invitation and recommendation letters correctly address to Royal Thai Consulate-General in Fukuoka.
● Visa application fee : CASH only (Details of application fee)
● Extension of Stay Permit in Thailand : Please apply at the Office of Immigration Bureau http://www.immigration.go.th. The extension of stay permit is solely at the discretion of the Immigration officer.
● Upon the completion of 90 days stay period in Thailand, foreigners must notify the Immigration Bureau of their residence in Thailand and shall repeat this process every 90 days.
● Visa Processing Time
◦ Visa issuance takes at least 3 working days except following nationalies. If the documents are incomplete or the examination takes time, it will take more days. And we may ask to submit additional documents. Please allow sufficient time to apply visa (Please apply visa at least 3 weeks (21 days) in advance of the departure date).
| *Visa issuance for following nationalities takes at leaset 3 - 60 days Bangladesh, Egypt, Iran, Nigeria, Palestine, Sudan, Yemen, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of Congo , Equatorial Guinea, Guinea, Algeria, China, Lebanon, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Ghana, Central African Republic, Somalia, Sao Tome and Principe, Liberia, Sierra Leone, North Korea, Libya, Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan and Nigerian |
◦ The passport with visa will be returned by Yu-Pack (Cash on Delivery) or Letter Pack. Yu-Pack label is available at our office. If you prefer Letter Pack, please bring it with you.
*The letter pack envelope can be purchased at any Japan Post Office or some convenient stores.
● Conditions for Appointing a representative for visa application
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Conditions for Appointing a representative for visa application |
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| 1. Diplomatic / Offiical Visa (D / F) |
● Travel agency or Individual representative |
| 2. Non-Immigration B Visa (Working / Business) | ● Staff from same group company of an applicant |
| 3. Non-Immigration O Visa (Spouse / Dependent of foreigner legally works in Thailand) |
● Staff from same group company of an applicant |
| 4. Non-Immigration ED Visa |
● Staff from same institution of an applicant |
| 5. Tourist Visa - TR |
● Travel agency or Family member, only spouse or children |
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Required documents for representative |
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1. Power of Attorney (Download Form) |
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Remark :
● Passport holders of listed countries and territories below are not allowed to appoint a representative for visa application
| Bangladesh, Egypt, Iran, Nigeria, Palestine, Sudan, Yemen, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of Congo , Equatorial Guinea, Guinea, Algeria, China, Lebanon, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Ghana, Central African Republic, Somalia, Sao Tome and Principe, Liberia, Sierra Leone, North Korea, Libya, Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan |
● Nigerian national requires additional Clearance Certificate by NDLEA (National Drug Law Enforcement Agency) in Nigeria, certified by Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and legalized by the Royal Thai Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria.
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Status : 30-SEP-2022
Royal Thai Consulate-General, Fukuoka
Monday - Friday (Except Public Holidays)
Morning 9.00 - 12.00
Afternoon 13.30 - 17.30