What was the process like for obtaining a DTV visa at the Thai Embassy in Tokyo?

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At the end of last year, 2025, I applied for a DTV visa at the Thai Embassy in Tokyo and was successfully approved.

Since I managed to obtain a DTV visa at the Thai Embassy in Tokyo—said to be one of the most difficult places in the world to get one—I'm sharing my experience. I hope it helps someone.

Overview

・Japanese national residing in Tokyo

・Applied as a freelance IT engineer

・Online application → Interview → Approval (took about 2-3 weeks)

Documents Submitted

・Documents required during the various online application stages

・Bank statements for the last 3 months

・Contract for services

→ I obtained these in Japanese and used AI to translate them into English. They were accepted without issue.

Ask Thailand · Answer

The post describes the author's successful experience in obtaining a DTV visa at the Thai Embassy in Tokyo at the end of 2025. As a Japanese national and freelance IT engineer, the author details the application process, which included an online submission followed by an interview that resulted in approval within 2-3 weeks. They submitted various documents, including bank statements and a contract for services, with translations done by AI. Comments from other users highlight variations in document requirements and offer advice on necessary steps upon arriving in Thailand.

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

Did you use personal or business account for proof of funds ?

James ******** · Answer

Thank You for your helpful report 👍

Congratulations 👏👏👏

PRINT OUT THE EMAIL THAT HAS YOUR DTV VISA.

That's what you should do... print it out.

You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.

Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.

Ben ******** · Answer

Thanks for sharing and congrats. I also got my DTV in Tokyo. But I didn't need to show 3 months of bank statements, I only had to show my current Japanese bank balance

What was the process like for obtaining a DTV visa at the Thai Embassy in Tokyo?

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