Maybe it depends on where you apply. I applied in Tokyo and they just needed to see a certificate of my bank balance at the time, it didn't need to show 3 months before or anything like that. If you apply somewhere with the same rules at Tokyo, then perhaps you can ask your parents to put the money in your bank, get a certificate of bank balance and then pay the money back to your parents right after that. Good luck 👍

@Callum ******

yes if he can get a bank account

Pretty much any landlord would bite your hand off. If you find something you really like and you have enough cash, perhaps think about paying a lot up front (6-12 months) so that you can negotiate a better deal. Plus you might be able to get a bank account if you find an agent with a very good relationship with a branch manager of a certain bank. Good luck

@Jarmo ********

If it's not a tourist visa, why do you have to leave every 180 days?

BrilliantMouse3131 I'm sure they do. That's life. Bring plenty of cash then

You're fine

I'm not Japanese, but I was accepted at the Japanese embassy in Tokyo

Highly unlikely. It's value varies, so if it completely tanked, it could theoretically go under 500k etc

I have no idea about this, but is it because you need to set your VPN to Thailand to make the QR payment?

No it's not normal, but I hear that it's a somewhat common alternative to be given a tourist visit if for some reason you didn't qualify for the DTV. You could question it with them, but I doubt it's a mistake