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How should I submit the 'passport place of issue' when applying for a Thai visa at the Tokyo embassy?

Visa application Passport place of issue Thai visa Tokyo embassy Immigration delays Nationality requirements

Mar 12, 2025

20 hours ago

Anonymous *************

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Hi guys, my application just got canceled. I submitted it at the Tokyo embassy, and I want to know how I should have submitted the ‘passport place of issue.’ Can anyone help?

Any advice would be very helpful for me. Thank you in advance!

And Just to note, I heard that many people are currently trying to submit their applications, which is causing delays. The staff recommended that I try submitting from other locations, such as Laos or Hanoi.

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The user seeks guidance on properly submitting the 'passport place of issue' for their Thai visa application at the Tokyo embassy, which was recently canceled. Community comments pointed out potential nationality restrictions of the embassy, emphasized the importance of accurate entries matching the passport information, and noted issues with applicants who renewed passports abroad.

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Wannikea *********

What does your passport say for place of issue/issuing authority, and issuing country? And what was entered in your application for those?

20 hours ago

Anonymous *************

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@Wannikea ********

Thank you for your answer. I entered “27” as the place of issue, thinking it was okay since “27” is listed in my passport as the place of issue (weird, but true). However, others suggested that I should enter “Japan” in my application next time.

Did you enter your country name as the place of issue? I was wondering if I need to enter both the country name and the prefecture.

19 hours ago

Wannikea *********

Anonymous participant okay now we are getting somewhere. The more exact info you provide the better quality answers you'll get. Yeah that's weird. Does 27 represent a city?

My Canadian passport was issued in Bangkok, it says Issuing Authority Bangkok and I put Bangkok for place of issue on my application. I'm awaiting approval of my application in Laos. There has been some discussion on this topic with no real solid answer as far as I have come to understand. Personally I wrote a few embassies asking about it and only the Canadian embassy answered clearly with advice to use Bangkok.

19 hours ago

Tammi *****

@Wannikea ********

If I could weigh in, I added London as that's where my passport was issued. I did, however, add my nationality as Philippines. Maybe the fact that it's a number, that's why they didn't like it?

19 hours ago

Anonymous *************

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@Tammi ****

Yes, I think you're right unfortunately 💦I’ll add my country’s name next time.

19 hours ago

Anonymous *************

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@Wannikea ********

yes, my passport’s place of issue says “27,” which refers to Osaka. It’s just a number, but it represents the place of issue, which is a Japanese prefecture.

Thank you for sharing the information. I’ll make sure to add Japan next time… :)

I really hope you can get your DTV soon 🙏

19 hours ago

Wannikea *********

Anonymous participant you might contact the embassy and ask what they would prefer to see. Osaka, Japan, or Osaka Japan.

18 hours ago

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John *******

Passport place of issue is Japan, if you have a Japanese passport. Some applicants who renewed their passport overseas have been canceled if they list the country where they were physically when they renewed.

20 hours ago

Anonymous *************

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@John ******

Thank you for your answer. I feel really stupid 😂 because I wrote “27” as the place of issue. I thought it was okay since “27” is listed in my passport as the place of issue. Should I have written the prefecture name plus the country name instead?

20 hours ago

John *******

Anonymous participant I think it is usually just the country name, but I am not the expert. But writing “27” is definitely why it was canceled.

20 hours ago

Anonymous *************

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@John ******

John Macom yes, that makes sense. Thank you for your quick response. Have a nice day :)

20 hours ago

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Wayne *********