Answereda year ago

What are the experiences of those who applied for DTV in Tokyo or Fukuoka?

DTV visa Tokyo consulate Fukuoka consulate visa application experiences Japanese embassy procedures education visa issues

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

asked Sep 8, 2025

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To those who applied for DTV in Tokyo and or Fukuoka - can you share your experiences? I’ve already keyword searched what I could on this page but wanted to hear more 🙏

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This post seeks insights from individuals who have applied for the DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) at the embassies in Tokyo and Fukuoka. The conversation highlights concerns regarding the issuance of education visas instead of the DTV, pointing out legal complications due to unlicensed institutions and the limited validity of these visas.

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Muay *************

Both Japanese embassys have a habit of issuing Ed visa instead of DTV. This is really problematic as most DTV institutions are not licensed by the education ministry. An education visa linked to a school that is not a licensed school by the ministry of Education is useless and could actually put the applicant in a difficult position legally. It definitely can't be extended so its only valid ( well kind of valud) three months.

So we avoid Japan totally now.

a year ago

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

@Muay ************

I’m not applying for soft power but for workcation 🙏 Though that is very unfortunate to hear.

a year ago

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

I've shared my successful application in this group in May with Fukuoka consulate.

a year ago

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

Anonymous participant 885

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a year ago

Jef ********

You’re only allowed to use the search tool. Your defiantly not allowed to ask questions 🤣

a year ago

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

@Jef *******

I already asked questions as well.

a year ago

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

@Andi **********

I’m Japanese and I live in Japan, although I grew up in Thailand from the ages of 3-18 I have nothing to show for it 😅

a year ago

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

Anonymous participant I got mine in Taipei when they did same day approval and met other Tokyo residents doing the same thing.

Fukuoka is a better option then Tokyo.

a year ago

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

@Andi **********

Yes that’s what I’ve been seeing online about the Tokyo consulate specifically and that it seems to be one of the most difficult for DTVs. I’m currently considering Fukuoka 🤞🏼

a year ago

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

Anonymous participant Wakarimashita..if you apply in Tokyo, make use of their pre application service, find out exactly what you need to submit. Tokyo is very strict and will issue 6 months visa if you dont demonstrate the need for a 5 year stay. Fukuoka, Osaka are more easy going than Tokyo

a year ago