Answered2 months ago

What are the experiences and challenges of applying for a Thai visa through the Fukuoka Embassy?

Thai Visa Fukuoka Embassy ISSA Compass Emergency Visa Application Visa Rule Changes Expat Experiences in Thailand

BravePers*********

asked Sep 4, 2026

2.5k

views

replies

likes

Approved

Submitted: August 28th, emergency due to rule change on the 31st

Soft Power Muay Thai, 9 month Course 

Fukuoka Embassy 

Requested Passport, all pages two days after submission 

Approved September 4th

ISSA Compass 

I was supposed to go to Laos mid September to apply but had to change due to the rule change.

ISSA Compass argued with me a little and wanted to submit to Tokyo, I denied them, Tokyo is the most non-cooperative and they rejected me in spring and gave me a worthless two month education visa that couldn't be used 

I beat the clock barely 

Thanks for guidance on embassies and letting me know the rule changed so I could pivot.

Answer summary

The post details a successful visa application through the Fukuoka Embassy following a rule change in Thailand on August 31st. The applicant opted for an education visa for a nine-month Muay Thai course after facing challenges with ISSA Compass and their operations, especially concerning an undesirable experience with the Tokyo embassy. The community discussions highlight various opinions on the effectiveness of ISSA Compass and the background check requirements for visa applications.

14 repliesnewest first

Click comment and we will ask for your email, then OTP, then name.

Andrew ********

What is so wrong applying in your home country showing a background check ?? Let me guess you have a criminal history that would deny you

2 months ago

Elías ********

@Andrew *******

maybe the OP lives in Japan 🤔

2 months ago

BravePers*********

@Elías *******

don't mind him, he thinks he's clever but doesn't use common sense, I'm a resident of Japan

2 months ago

Andrew ********

@Elías *******

actually happens more then you clearly know 555

2 months ago

Elías ********

@Andrew *******

because Japan is well known for allowing foreigners with criminal records to live there? 🤡😂

2 months ago

CheeryS********

@Andrew *******

who gives a fk about criminal check, we dont wanna pay thousands of dollars for flights and accommodation and triple the wait time in the home country..

2 months ago

Andrew ********

BravePersimmon1025 oh i fully understand what is going on. If you are a resident of japan and applied from within japan but still "emergency" sounds like you are worried about the background check requirement - that inckudes INTERPOL

People worried about a background check have something to hide.

If you are worried about time and money you are using the wrong visa mate

You are posting from a nickname clearly hiding as it is.

Why not post from your real account?? Keep talking tho its all good

Maybe you need to know your place

2 months ago

BravePers*********

@Andrew *******

know your place and be gone. It's about time and money. Drink your chang's slowly if you can't comprehend what's happening

2 months ago

Andrew ********

BravePersimmon1025 yeah read your post "emergency due to rule change" sounds like you want to beat the requirement of a background check

Just calling it how you present it

You are not the only person complaining of this rule change and wont be the last

2 months ago

Heartfelt*********

@Andrew *******

maybe because some peoples home country is across the world and they haven’t been home in years, it’s a lot cheaper than going home bud

2 months ago

Andi ***********

Congrats. Great choice going with Fukuoka..Tokyo is very demanding

2 months ago

Jay ******************

Odd that we've seen two posts dissing Issa Compass within as many days.

2 months ago

Unforgettabl*************

@Jay *****************

I mean, it’s really insignificant compared to the posts glazing them.

Practically though, all that Issa compass really does is act as a glorified document checker. They don’t have any specific connections or insights and their money back guarantee is predicated on multiple conditions.

2 months ago

Jay ******************

UnforgettableRambutan8343 No verifiable report of them failing to live up to their money back guarantee. 99% success rate speaks for itself. You didn't mention that their free tier includes an eligibility check and document review to catch issues prior to submission. Their partnerships enable suggesting and providing soft power courses if desired thus removing any doubt about qualification. Any criticisms could be from competitors or simply mischief.

2 months ago