Introduction to Visa for Foreigners in Japan
Finding a reliable Visa for Foreigners provider in Japan, ญี่ปุ่น / Japan that offers bilingual consultation can be challenging — especially when records must be accepted abroad or by foreign embassies. Our assigned contact at Thai Notary Law handles every step from original record review to certification under Thai Bar Council and Ministry of Foreign Affairs standards.
We are a Thai law firm offering Visa for Foreigners in Japan for individuals, international families, business owners, and exporters who need legally valid records for embassies, the MFA, NAATI, or cross-border transactions.
The content below covers what Japan clients most often ask about Visa for Foreigners — the process, required records, pricing, timing, real-world use cases, and common questions. If anything is unclear, call us at 094-895-8999 or message Line @ThaiNotary; our assigned contact responds within 15 minutes.
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Our key advantages in Japan
Here are the reasons why clients in Japan and nearby areas choose us for Visa for Foreigners:
- Video-call appointments for clients outside the province or overseas
- Registered with the Thai Bar Council and licensed as a Notarial Services Attorney
- Legal tax invoices ready for company reimbursement or government filings
- Dedicated corporate desk with 30/45/60-day credit terms available
- Free record pickup and delivery within Japan — no need to travel to our office
- Strict client confidentiality under PDPA standards and attorney–client privilege
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Visa for Foreigners fee schedule in Japan
The prices below are general ranges — the final amount depends on record quantity, source/target language, and urgency. We provide a quotation within 1 hour of receiving your records:
| Package | Price | Includes |
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| standard Package | 500-1,500 THB/record | Signature certification + true-copy certification + 7% VAT receipt |
| Express Package (24 hr) | +50% on standard rate | 24-hour turnaround including weekends, with digital advance copy |
| All-in-One Package | 3,500-8,500 THB | Translation + Notary + MFA/Embassy legalization + nationwide EMS shipping |
| Corporate Package | Request quote | Volume discount, credit terms, monthly tax invoicing |
Most Japan clients choose the standard package for 1-3 records, and the All-in-One package when records are bound for embassies or overseas — both include free pickup and delivery within Japan.
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Our workflow (6 steps)
- Contact us at 094-895-8999 or Line @ThaiNotary to describe your record type and destination country — our assigned contact will explain the process and timeline within the same day.
- Send photos of your original records for review — we will quote the total price, number of days, and any additional records needed.
- Choose a package and pay by bank transfer, PromptPay, or credit card — we issue a VAT tax invoice immediately after payment.
- Bring originals to our office or use our pickup solution to your home/office in Japan (free within a 5 km radius).
- A licensed Notary Public lawyer reviews and certifies the records under Thai Bar Council standards — typically completed in 1-3 working days depending on record type.
- Receive your records three ways: pickup at our office, EMS delivery to Japan, or Grab/Lalamove same-day if urgent.
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What to bring
Before visiting our office or arranging a pickup in Japan, please prepare the following — our assigned contact will verify completeness before starting the process:
- If the record is in a foreign language, an official translation by a registered translator is required — we offer combined translation + notary if needed
- House registration (Tabien Baan) or current address proof in ญี่ปุ่น / Japan (driver licence, utility bill is acceptable)
- Recent 2-inch passport-style photos (×2) — required only for certain records such as Affidavits or Statutory Declarations
- If using a representative, attach a power of attorney with a 30 THB stamp duty plus a copy of the representative's ID
- Original records to be certified, plus one photocopy — do not staple them together before submission
- Valid Thai national ID card or non-expired passport (for foreigners — including the latest visa stamp or entry stamp)
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Workmanship guarantee
We carry within professional scope Indemnity Insurance of 5 million THB covering every record certified by this office — giving clients peace of mind in the event of a dispute or documentary damage.
If a record we prepared is rejected because of an error on our side, we correct it within the agreed scope. Acceptance itself is always decided by the embassy or destination authority.
Every record handled by our Japan office passes a 5-stage high-grade Control pipeline — Intake, Draft Review, Processing, Dual QA cross-check, and tracked Delivery — to free correction and reissue when the error is ours.
client data and records are protected under the Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (PDPA), stored on Thailand-based servers with AES-256 encryption, and auto-purged after 90 days unless the client requests longer retention for future reference.
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Where we operate — Japan
We provide pickup and delivery covering Japan and surrounding areas including landmarks such as สถานทูตไทย โตเกียว, Royal Thai Embassy, Tokyo. If you are within 5 km of these locations, pickup is complimentary at no extra charge.
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Everything you should know — Visa for Foreigners, Japan
Our Visa for Foreigners solution in Japan, ญี่ปุ่น / Japan is engineered for individuals, corporates, and foreign clients who demand speed and accuracy at the level required by overseas government authorities. Every assigned contact member has completed the Lawyers Council of Thailand Notarial Services Attorney course and averages over attorneys registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand.
For Visa for Foreigners bound for a foreign Court of Justice, our assigned contact is experienced in producing Affidavits, Sworn Statements, and Declarations in the form required by each Common Law and Civil Law jurisdiction — with over 400 ready-made templates on file.
Beyond our Japan office, we operate Online Notary via real-time video call with hardcopy delivery to follow — ideal for clients abroad or those unable to travel.
Because Visa for Foreigners is legally sensitive, our assigned contact reviews the original record template against international standards (Hague Convention, Apostille, Authentication) to ensure usability in the destination country — preventing costly rejections and reprocessing.
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Common scenarios in Japan
Examples of real clients who used our Visa for Foreigners solution in Japan (details adjusted to protect privacy):
- Lawyers and accounting firms in Japan seeking a Notary partner for cross-border client work
- Exporters in ญี่ปุ่น / Japan who need Visa for Foreigners for Bills of Lading, Certificates of Origin, or Powers of Attorney
- Elderly clients granting power of attorney to children for property management or actions abroad
- Thai-foreign couples who registered marriage in Thailand and need to update their status with the foreign spouse's embassy
- Foreign investors who need to open a Thai bank account in ญี่ปุ่น / Japan and require Visa for Foreigners for signature verification
- Employees being transferred overseas who need an MFA-certified criminal background check
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Comparing your options
| Option | Details |
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| DIY | You must find a lawyer yourself, wait 1-2 weeks, and there is no English support |
| Generic law office | Cheaper but no pickup, no VAT receipt, and may not accept foreign clients |
| Thai Notary Law | Full-solution — Notary + translation + MFA + embassy + worldwide shipping, valid VAT receipt, English/Chinese-speaking assigned contact |
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Legal basis and standards
Our Japan office issues receipts and tax invoices under the Revenue Code B.E. 2481 (and amendments) with full 7% VAT — suitable for corporate clients claiming the expense or input tax credit.
Apostille procedure follows the Hague Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public records. Thailand’s Apostille accession (30 June 2026) only enters into force on 28 February 2027, so records bound for Hague member states must always pass MFA + destination embassy.
Notary Public services in Thailand operate under the Lawyers Council of Thailand Regulation on Registration of Notarial Services Attorneys B.E. 2551 (and amendments), which requires every notarising lawyer to complete training and register with the Council.
Legalization by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs follows Department of Consular Affairs regulations — records must first pass Notary Public, or be Thai government-issued records that the Department recognises.
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What clients say — Japan
I used the record certification solution in Japan for an Australian visa application. The assigned contact picked up at my home and returned the records in 2 days, accepted by the embassy with no issue.
— Khun Nipa
Translated and certified my marriage certificate for use in Germany — they handled the Apostille route end to end. Very impressive.
— Khun Orapin
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Common questions
How long does Visa for Foreigners in Japan take?
standard work takes 1-3 working days. Urgent solution can be completed within 24 hours for an additional 50% fee. records requiring MFA and embassy legalization take a combined 7-15 working days depending on type.
How much does Visa for Foreigners cost in Japan?
Pricing starts at 500 THB per record for signature certification, and 800-1,500 THB for English true-copy certification. Prices include 7% VAT receipt and initial case assessment.
Do I need to visit your office, or is pickup available?
We offer free pickup at your home/office in Japan within a 5 km radius, or Grab/Lalamove for distant areas. Video-call meetings are also available for upcountry clients.
Can the certified record be used overseas immediately?
Notary Public certification is the first step. To be valid abroad it must also be certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the destination country's embassy. We handle all steps in our All-in-One package.
Can foreigners use your solution?
Yes — our assigned contact is fluent in English and Chinese and supports translation, certification, and worldwide shipping. Most of our foreign clients are based in ญี่ปุ่น / Japan, Bangkok, and major tourist cities.
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Complementary services
For records used in Australia, we recommend NAATI translation, which Australian authorities accept without further MFA legalization.
If you need certified English translation plus Notary, we recommend our All-in-One package combining translation + certification + MFA + embassy legalization.
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Get in touch — Visa for Foreigners in Japan
We are ready to provide Visa for Foreigners in Japan, ญี่ปุ่น / Japan every day — call 094-895-8999 or Line @ThaiNotary for initial case assessment and a quotation within 1 hour. Our assigned contact speaks Thai, English, and Chinese, with video-call appointments available.
