Can I obtain a 60-day visa for Thailand at the Thai embassy in Japan as a US citizen?

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Oct 15, 2023

a year ago

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Hello everyone , I’m traveling to Japan for 3 weeks before I come to Thailand , I will be in Osaka for 2 weeks, December 7-21 , I want to know if I can get 60 day visa at the Thailand embassy there in person , as a United States citizen before I arrive and then apply for 30 day extension in Thailand.  Any recommendation are appreciated.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The consensus is that as a United States citizen, you cannot apply for a 60-day visa at the Thai embassy in Japan unless you are a resident. Many suggest obtaining the visa in the US before traveling to Japan, as the process to secure a Thai visa in Japan is quite strict and challenging for foreigners. It is recommended to apply for the eVisa online before departure.

Aaron *******

Just get your evisa on line, before you leave the USA.

a year ago

Anna **********

It's very hard to get Thai visa in Japan for foreigners

a year ago

Brown ********

Im doing this next February. Going skiing in Hokkaido but am going direct to Japan from Australia and then to Thailand so I'm just getting my visa in Oz. I think to do the same in the US is your best option

a year ago

Tom ********

It’s almost like Thailand doesn’t want people to stay.

Come. Drop off your money. Please leave.

a year ago

Nongnuch ********

you CAN apply for a SETV at the Thai Embassy in Tokyu, however their requirements are pretty strict, regarding accomodation and ticketing proof. You can read about this here:

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a year ago

Brandon ************

@Nongnuch *******

doesn't look possible unless you're a resident.

a year ago

Nongnuch ********

@Brandon ***********

correct, not possible

a year ago

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Nongnuch ********

Michael ********

Visa is valid for 90 days from issue so you should be able to get from the states before you leave

a year ago

Brandon ************

If you'll be in the US before going to Japan, you can try applying through evisa before you leave. But you'll need to find a way to combine your ticket to Japan and then your ticket to Thailand into a single document/photo in order to upload it since they only allow one.

I'm not 100% sure if they'd accept it though.

a year ago

John ********

@Brandon ***********

several PDF merge software programs available. I buy one way tickets so use the PDF merge to combine into one file and haven’t had a problem

a year ago

Brandon ************

@John *******

agree it's not difficult if you're even mildly tech savvy, but some are not. And some embassies strictly require a direct flight from the country you're applying from to Thailand for some reason.

a year ago

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Brandon ************

Ron *******

No. Only Japanese residents or members of overseas posted armed forces can apply in Japan.

a year ago

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Ron *******

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