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How fast can one get a workcation visa approved at the Thai consulate in Fukuoka, Japan?

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DTV Approved in Fukuoka, Japan 🇯🇵

9/9 - Submitted online application for workcation (freelance)

* Passport Page

* Visa Photo (I used the same as my passport as my passport is brand new)

* Page screenshots from my professional website and digital portfolio showing my work (I'm a creative)

* Contract with one client + screenshot of an email where I had an agreement with another client

* Official bank statement from the bank showing my current balance + digital banking screenshot to show 3 months worth

* Payslips from clients as well as corresponding deposits highlighted from my bank statement just to show that I'm actually getting paid (different bank so different screenshot to above)

9/10 - Additional documents requested (flight ticket proof & accommodation in Bangkok)

* I am staying with my mother who is a Japanese national with a work permit in Thailand for the past 20 years

* I submitted a copy of her rental agreement with the landlord that covers the duration of my stay, her passport copy and her Thai work permit copy just in case

9/11 - Approved!

I was quite worried I wouldn't get it after reading so many posts about rejections + people getting a METV instead but I didn't think I would get it this fast🥹 For reference, I'm a Japanese national living in Tokyo. I chose the Fukuoka consulate as I read that the Tokyo consulate is one of the most difficult consulates.

*Edit: Added more details in case it helps any future applicants. *
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The post describes the experience of a Japanese national applying for a workcation visa at the Fukuoka consulate. The user outlines the document submissions, including work contracts, bank statements, and proof of accommodation, and details the approval timeline, which took only a few days. The user expresses relief and emphasizes the ease of the process compared to the Tokyo consulate, which is known for being stricter. The comments offer congratulations and show interest from others regarding the application process.
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Adam *******
Tokyo and Osaka have long been difficult in asking for many extra documents that are difficult to provide. Fukuoka is a nicer place too 👌
Yuu ******
Yuu ******
東京在住で福岡に申請予定ですが、残高50万バーツキープを3ヶ月間必要でしょうか?

また、私もフリーランスで会社に所属はしていないのですが、業務委託契約書などは提出しましたでしょうか。

よろしくお願いいたします。
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
Congratulations! So fast!
Haruhiko **********
Haruhiko **********
東京在住で福岡領事館で申請することができるのですか?

私も東京在住ですが、東京での申請は厳しいので避けたいです。
MoniRent ***********************************
MoniRent ***********************************
Congrats 👏
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
Congratulations.☺️
Andi ***********
Andi ***********
Omedetou! Smart choice to apply in Fukuoka, more friendly than Tokyo for approvals. Super fast approval too.

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