Royal Thai Embassy Tokyo: Visa Hours, Fees & Jurisdiction 2026

The Royal Thai Embassy in Tokyo serves as the central hub for Thai consular services in Japan. Japan and Thailand share a deep diplomatic and economic relationship, and millions of Japanese nationals travel to Thailand each year. Most Japanese tourists can enter visa-free. Those planning extended stays, work, retirement, or study in Thailand need a visa, which is now applied for online through the Thai e-Visa portal. This guide covers the embassy's services, the online process and the documents it asks for.

Embassy Contact Details

Detail	Information
Official name	Royal Thai Embassy, Tokyo
Address	3-14-6 Kami-Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0021
Phone	03-5789-2433 / 03-5789-2428
Website	site.thaiembassy.jp
Consular appointments	thaiconsularservice.jp
Nearest Station	Meguro Station (JR Yamanote Line, East Exit, or Tokyo Metro Namboku Line)
Visa applications	Online, via the Thailand e-Visa portal

Opening Hours

Service	Hours (Monday - Friday)
Consular services	9:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
General office	9:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Saturday - Sunday	Closed
Thai & Japanese public holidays	Closed

Note: Consular services are by appointment through the embassy's booking site. Walk-ins for consular services other than visa applications are accepted from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, but appointments get priority.

Where Japan-Based Applicants Apply

Thailand has three missions in Japan that issue visas: this embassy in Tokyo, the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Osaka and the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Fukuoka. In the e-Visa portal you select the mission that covers where you live. The Osaka consulate takes applicants in Kansai and Shikoku. The Fukuoka consulate covers 13 prefectures: all of Kyushu (Fukuoka, Saga, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Oita, Miyazaki, Kagoshima), the Chugoku region (Tottori, Shimane, Okayama, Hiroshima, Yamaguchi) and Okinawa. The embassy does not publish its own prefecture list; by elimination it covers the rest of Japan. If you live on the edge of Kansai, such as in Mie or Fukui, confirm with the mission before you apply.

Visa Types and Fees

Visa Type	Purpose	Fee (JPY)
Tourist Visa (TR) - Single Entry	Tourism, up to 60 days	JPY 5,500
Tourist Visa (TR) - Multiple Entry	Tourism, 6 months validity, 60 days per entry	JPY 26,000
Non-Immigrant (B, O, ED and others) - Single Entry	Business, retirement, study, family	JPY 11,000
Non-Immigrant O-A	Retirement (1-year, for 50+)	JPY 26,000
Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)	Remote work, events, soft power	JPY 52,000
Transit Visa - Single Entry	Passing through Thailand	JPY 4,500

The figures above are from the embassy's Visa Fees page (fee table in force from 27 June 2024, read 27 September 2026). Fees are paid by credit card in the e-Visa portal, which shows the amount before you pay. No refunds are issued once an application is submitted.

Japanese Nationals and Visa Exemption

Japan is on Thailand's 30-day visa exemption list, meaning Japanese tourists can enter Thailand without any advance visa application. The exemption covers tourism only.

From July 2024 until 14 September 2026 the exemption was 60 days. The 30-day rule was published in the Royal Gazette on 31 August 2026 and has applied since 15 September 2026 (TAT Newsroom). If you entered before that date, you keep the stay you were granted.

When You Do NOT Need a Visa

Short holidays up to 30 days (visa exemption at the airport)
Extended holiday up to about 60 days (30-day exemption + 30-day extension at Thai immigration for 1,900 THB)

When You DO Need a Visa

Stays longer than about 60 days for any purpose
Business trips (the visa exemption does not permit business or work activity)
Employment in Thailand (Non-Immigrant B + Work Permit)
Retirement in Thailand (Non-Immigrant O or O-A)
Study programs (Non-Immigrant ED)
Long-term remote work (DTV)
Investment or media activities (Non-Immigrant IB/IM)
Multiple extended trips within a 6-month period (METV)

How to Apply for a Visa

The embassy's Apply for e-Visa page sends applicants to the official portal, thaievisa.go.th. Visa applications are not taken as walk-ins at the counter.

Step-by-Step Process

Read the embassy's required-documents guide (linked on its e-Visa page) for your visa type.
Register at thaievisa.go.th and click "Apply for a New Visa".
Select the country that issued your passport, then your purpose of visit and number of entries. These choices set your visa type and the documents you must upload. The embassy warns that this screen cannot be changed later.
Upload your documents (see below).
Check everything, then pay. Nothing can be changed after the fee is paid. A mistake means a new application and a new fee, and no refund. After payment you cannot even view what you entered, so the embassy suggests taking notes or photos first.
Wait for the approval email and print the e-Visa to carry with your passport.

Required Documents

The embassy's required-documents guide (updated 11 June 2025) sets out what Japan-based applicants upload. The key points:

Tourist and Transit Visas

Passport biodata page and a photo
Proof of current location: Japanese nationals upload a My Number Card or driving licence. Non-Japanese residents upload a My Number Card or Residence Card (zairyu card). Non-Japanese without residence in Japan upload the passport page with their entry stamp, with the passport number visible.
Travel booking: an e-ticket or confirmed airline ticket paid in full. For a multiple entry visa, the ticket must show more than two trips within six months.

Work and Business Visas (Non-Immigrant B)

Proof of current location, as above
A personal bank statement showing at least 30,000 THB per month for the past 3 months (including the month you apply), or a recommendation letter from your current employer in Japan with letterhead, position, salary, entry date, length of stay, signature and company seal
Employment: a WP32, or for Japanese nationals an invitation letter from the Thai company plus its Company Registration (in Thai, issued within 6 months)
Business trips: at least 120,000 THB per month for a multiple entry visa, plus an invitation letter and Company Registration from the Thai company

Long-Stay Visas (O-A, O-X)

Proof of permanent residence: Japanese nationals upload a My Number Card and Koseki Tohon; non-Japanese upload a My Number Card or Residence Card plus Juminhyo
The other long-stay requirements (financial evidence, medical certificate, criminal record check and health insurance) are listed in the portal for your category

Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)

Proof of current location: My Number Card or driving licence (Japanese), or My Number Card or Residence Card (non-Japanese)
Spouses and children under 20 of DTV holders: a bank statement showing at least 500,000 THB for the past 3 months, plus proof of relationship (Koseki Tohon for Japanese nationals and those married to one)

Since 31 August 2026, all DTV applicants must also upload proof of permanent residence in their country of nationality or permanent residence, and a criminal record clearance certificate from that country (announcement). Documents issued outside Japan and Thailand must come with a certified English translation and be notarized, according to the embassy's DTV page.

Other Thai Missions in Japan

Mission	Address
Royal Thai Consulate-General, Osaka	Bangkok Bank Bldg., 1-9-16 Kyutaro-machi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0056
Royal Thai Consulate-General, Fukuoka	Dai Ichi Myojo Building 2F, 4-1-37 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka 810-0001 (fukuoka.thaiembassy.org)

Both consulates take e-Visa applications for residents of their own districts. Apply through the mission covering your registered residential prefecture.

Consular Services

Beyond visas, the Royal Thai Embassy Tokyo provides:

Document legalization and authentication for use in Thailand
Thai passport services for Thai nationals in Japan
Civil registration for Thai nationals (birth, marriage, death)
Consular protection for Thai nationals in distress
Trade and economic affairs through the commercial section
Cultural and educational exchanges between Japan and Thailand

Tips for Japanese Applicants

Planning Your Application

Golden Week and year-end holidays — The embassy is closed during both Thai and Japanese national holidays. The Golden Week period (late April to early May) and year-end/New Year period create extended closures. Apply well before these periods.
Peak Thailand travel season — December through March is the busiest period for Japanese travelers to Thailand. Submit applications early to avoid delays.
Get the visa type right first time — Your purpose of visit and number of entries decide the visa type. Choosing the wrong one can mean reapplying and paying again.

For In-Person Consular Services

Take the JR Yamanote Line to Meguro — Use the East Exit, or the Tokyo Metro Namboku Line.
Book an appointment at thaiconsularservice.jp. Walk-ins are accepted from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, but appointments come first.
Bring photocopies — Have copies of your passport bio page and any documents you need certified.

For Long-Term Stays

Retirement visas require health insurance — Japan's National Health Insurance does not cover you in Thailand. Arrange Thai-compliant cover before applying for an O-A visa.
Work permits are separate from visas — A Non-Immigrant B visa allows you to enter Thailand for work purposes, but you still need a work permit issued by the Thai Ministry of Labour after arrival.
DTV and remote work — If you work remotely for a Japanese company while in Thailand, the DTV is the most appropriate visa. Clarify your tax obligations in both countries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Thailand?

For tourism stays up to 30 days, no. Japanese passport holders receive a visa-exempt entry stamp at the airport. For stays beyond about 60 days (including the 30-day extension) or for business, work, study, or retirement, a visa is required.

How long can Japanese citizens stay in Thailand without a visa?

30 days on visa exemption, extendable once by up to 30 days at Thai immigration (1,900 THB fee), for about 60 days in total. This applies to entries from 15 September 2026. Before that date the exemption was 60 days, and anyone who entered earlier keeps the stay they were granted.

Can I apply by mail or at the embassy counter?

No. Visa applications go through the e-Visa portal at thaievisa.go.th. The embassy's walk-in hours are for consular services other than visa applications.

Can I get a refund if I make a mistake on the e-Visa form?

No. The embassy states that details cannot be changed once the fee is paid and that no refunds are issued after submission. If you make an error, you must apply again and pay again.

What is the busiest time for visa applications?

November through February aligns with both Japan's winter travel season and Thailand's high season. Apply as early as possible during this period.

Can I extend my visa in Thailand?

Yes. Most visa types can be extended at a Thai immigration office. Tourist visas and visa exemptions can be extended by 30 days for 1,900 THB. See the tourist visa extension guide for the full process.

Final Thoughts

For most Japanese travelers, a holiday of up to 30 days in Thailand needs no visa. If you are planning a longer stay for work, retirement, or study, you apply online. Read the embassy's required-documents guide first, pick the right purpose of visit, and check every entry before paying, because the form locks once the fee goes through.

Royal Thai Embassy Tokyo: Visa Applications & Contact