Japan Visa Requirements for Thai Citizens (2026)
No — Thai citizens can enter Japan without a visa. Maximum stay: 15 days. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least 1 blank visa page
- Recent passport-size photograph (white background, front view)
- Proof of travel itinerary including flight details and accommodation
- Return or onward ticket from destination
- Proof of sufficient funds for stay
- eVisa approval letter (printed or digital copy) for immigration
- Visit Japan Web pre-registration recommended before arrival
Fees & processing
| Processing | ~15 working days |
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From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •Visa fees vary by nationality and purpose of visit, and some applicants pay nothing at all. [8]
- •Fees are normally paid in cash in the local currency, but online credit-card payment is available for eVISA applications in certain countries. [5]
- •No visa fee is charged if your visa is not issued, though an accredited agency will still charge its own handling fee. [8]
How to apply
- Apply through the JAPAN eVISA website, or in person at the Japanese embassy or consulate covering where you live, or through an accredited travel agent. [12] [5]
- Enter the information required for your online visa application. [12]
- Wait for the examination result, which is sent to the email address you registered. [12]
- If a fee applies, pay it online by credit card when you receive the fee notification email. [12] [5]
- Collect your eVisa: it is issued after payment, or automatically after the result stage when no fee is charged. [12]
- Be ready to appear in person at the Japanese overseas establishment handling your application if an interview is requested. [13]
Before you fly
- •At the airport you must open your eVisa "Visa issuance notice" on an internet-connected device; PDF files, screenshots and printed copies are not accepted. [13]
- •The Japan eVISA covers arrival by air, or by scheduled international passenger ferries between Japan and Busan or Shanghai. [13]
- •Only ordinary passport holders may apply through the JAPAN eVISA website. [13]
Full Japan entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
You cannot apply for the visa at your travel destination; apply at the Japanese embassy or consulate with jurisdiction where you live. [5]
You may be asked to appear in person at the Japanese embassy or consulate for an interview while your application is processed. [13]
If you apply through an accredited travel agent, its handling fee is charged on top of the visa fee. [8]
Recent changes
- · confirmedMontenegro
- · confirmedPeru (previously also from February 1972 to 15 July 1995 )
- · confirmedParaguay, United Arab Emirates (extension to 90 days)
- · confirmedBrunei (extension to 30 days)
- · confirmedPanama
- · confirmedBrazil
- · confirmedQatar (for pre-registered passports)
- · confirmedUnited Arab Emirates (30 days; previously also from 1 July 2017 for pre-registered passports )
- · confirmedIndonesia (for pre-registered passports)
- · confirmedMalaysia (previously also from 1 March 1983 to 1 June 1993 ) and Thailand
- · confirmedSerbia
- · confirmedRomania
Policy updates affecting this route
- · confirmed145 yuan (≈ the prior fee) → 715 yuan for the revised category (effective 1 July 2026) — Japan raises consular visa fees
Frequently asked
How long can Thai citizens stay in Japan?
Up to 15 days visa-free.
What documents are required?
Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least 1 blank visa page; Recent passport-size photograph (white background, front view); Proof of travel itinerary including flight details and accommodation; Return or onward ticket from destination; Proof of sufficient funds for stay.
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://www.evisa.mofa.go.jp
Where can I submit my Japan visa application?
Online through the JAPAN eVISA website at evisa.mofa.go.jp, in person at the Japanese embassy or consulate covering your residence, or through an accredited travel agent.
Can I pay the visa fee by credit card?
Online credit-card payment is available for eVISA applications in certain countries; otherwise visa fees are paid in cash in the local currency.
Does a Thai biometric passport holder need a visa?
No visa is required for visits of up to 15 days with a Thai biometric passport; longer stays require the eVisa.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — www.evisa.mofa.go.jp.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Thai citizens” and “Visa policy of Japan”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
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