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What should I expect during my visa interview at the Thai embassy in Tokyo?
Mar 3, 2025
a year ago
Ben ********
ORIGINAL POSTERI applied on Feb 17th, then got asked to upload some additional documents on 21st, then today I get asked to go for an interview. It doesn't request me to take anything to the interview, but I am thinking to take my passport at least. For those who went for an interview, how did it go, what did you talk about and do you have any advice. This is for the Thai embassy in Tokyo. Thanks
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The user has recently applied for a visa at the Thai embassy in Tokyo and is seeking advice regarding the interview process. They are unsure about what to bring, though they plan on taking their passport. Commenters advise bringing all documents submitted with the application and mention that interviews may involve questions about one's phone. They note that it is uncommon for non-Japanese nationals to apply for this visa at that embassy, and some express concerns about the possibility that the visa could be changed to a tourist visa following the interview.
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Anonymous ******************
In Tokyo, it seems that it is common for the visa to be unilaterally changed to a tourist visa after the interview.
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This really changed many people to tourist visas. It seems to be the kindness of the embassy. Because once rejected, it is difficult to get in other places. Especially in Tokyo, it is difficult to get DTV. But I wish you success.
Ben ********
ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous participant 279 but having an interview doesn't mean I'm rejected, does it? In terms of requirements and documents, I tick all the boxes
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Yes, an interview can lead to approval. However, many people have had their visas changed unilaterally to tourist visas after the interview.Reply to
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Ben ********
ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous participant 279 huh?? Why on earth why??
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Tod *********
I can probably count on one hand with fingers left over the number of people who weren't Japanese nationals who applied for DTV thru the 3 consulates (tokyo, osaka, fukuoka) in Japan
There are just very FEW who have done it
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the advice from Christian NH is sound advice (y) TAKE everything you uploaded when you applied, your passport as well as your proof you have a long term visa/work arrangement in Japan too
There are just very FEW who have done it
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the advice from Christian NH is sound advice (y) TAKE everything you uploaded when you applied, your passport as well as your proof you have a long term visa/work arrangement in Japan too
Ben ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tod ********
I've lived in Japan for 25 yearsAndi ***********
@Ben *******
i have lived in Tokyo that long too. Having had the interview at Taipei, I would say they just want to clarify things you have submitted. The staff at the Tokyo Thai embassy were very friendly when I was going back and forth with them about applying for the DTV there. I know a few in Fukuoka who got approved but you are the first in Tokyo going thru the process in this group, I'm aware of.Ben ********
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thanks for your comment mate. As I said to Tod, I'll keep you all updated on how I get on!Andi ***********
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Yes, look forward to hearing your update.Reply to
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@Ben *******
post back and let people know how it goes, so few people really apply thru those consulates (other than japanese nationals) Sincerely good luck with it (y)
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will do, thanks mate πReply to
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Christian ****
They also might ask might ask to go trough your phone
Christian ****
If they ask to go trough your phone they are going to match your phone and bank statements
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Bring everything
Tod *********
^^^ what he said (y) (y) (y)
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