Thai Embassy and Consulates in Yokohama, Japan - Visa Guide
Yokohama travellers often search for a Thai consulate in Yokohama. What exists locally is a Royal Thai Honorary Consulate - and honorary consulates do not process Thai visas. Yokohama hosts a Royal Thai Honorary Consulate for liaison - not visa processing.
The honorary consulate in Yokohama provides community liaison only, not visa processing. Select Embassy, Tokyo in thaievisa.go.th if you legally reside in Kanagawa or greater Kanto.
Apply online at thaievisa.go.th for supported categories.
Select this mission if legal residence falls in its district.
Tourist TR often faster when documents are complete.
File Thailand Digital Arrival Card before every entry.
Consular jurisdiction
According to official embassy and consulate material, Royal Thai Embassy, Tokyo handles visa applications for applicants whose legal residence falls within:
- Kanagawa Prefecture: including Yokohama
- Tokyo Metropolis and Kanto under Tokyo embassy accreditation
- Prefectures not assigned to Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo, or Naha regional consulates
Assigned post: Royal Thai Embassy, Tokyo
Legal residence, not travel plans, determines jurisdiction. Confirm in thaievisa.go.th before payment.
Who should apply here
Apply through Embassy, Tokyo if you legally reside in Kanagawa, Tokyo, or other Kanto prefectures under Tokyo accreditation. Do not visit the Yokohama honorary consulate expecting visa service.
How the e-Visa process works
Register at thaievisa.go.th, select the correct Royal Thai mission, upload scans per the live checklist, pay online, and await email approval. No walk-ins for standard e-Visa categories unless the portal explicitly instructs otherwise.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Register at thaievisa.go.th |
| 2 | Select Royal Thai Embassy |
| 3 | Choose visa category - TR, O, B, DTV, etc. |
| 4 | Upload scans per live checklist; pay online |
| 5 | Await email - download e-Visa from account if needed |
| 6 | Print e-Visa for airline and Thai immigration |
- Honorary Yokohama post does not accept visa applications
- No passport submission unless Tokyo embassy email instructs
- Must remain in Japan during processing
- Processing often 3-10 business days when complete
Document preparation tips
Match your visa category to your actual purpose, keep passport scans clear with 6+ months validity, and download the live checklist for Embassy, Tokyo before payment.
- Select Embassy, Tokyo, not the Yokohama honorary post, unless you legally reside in another regional district
- Passport scan: 6+ months validity; clear bio page
- Visa category must match actual travel purpose
- Japanese passport holders often enter Thailand visa-free: confirm before paying for TR
Regional posts quick reference
Use this table to confirm which Royal Thai mission covers your legal residence before you pay on thaievisa.go.th.
| Region | Apply via | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kanto including Kanagawa / Yokohama | Embassy, Tokyo (e-Visa) | |
| Yokohama honorary consulate | No visa service | Liaison only |
| Kansai / Chubu / Hokkaido / Okinawa | Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo, or Naha | Verify prefecture |
After approval
Once your e-Visa is approved, complete these steps before and after entry to Thailand.
- TDAC before every entry (mandatory)
- Print e-Visa confirmation if airline or immigration requires
- Long-stay: TM30, 90-day reporting, extensions in Thailand
Step-by-step checklist
Follow this sequence when preparing documents for Yokohama, Japan.
Consular jurisdiction
According to official embassy and consulate material, Royal Thai Embassy, Tokyo handles visa applications for applicants whose legal residence falls within:
Who should apply here
Apply through Embassy, Tokyo if you legally reside in Kanagawa, Tokyo, or other Kanto prefectures under Tokyo accreditation. Do not visit the Yokohama honorary consulate expecting visa service.
How the e-Visa process works
Register at thaievisa.go.th, select the correct Royal Thai mission, upload scans per the live checklist, pay online, and await email approval. No walk-ins for standard e-Visa categories unless the portal explicitly instructs otherwise.
Document preparation tips
Match your visa category to your actual purpose, keep passport scans clear with 6+ months validity, and download the live checklist for Embassy, Tokyo before payment.
Planning and compliance
Bangkok office support
We help Yokohama and Kanto clients with DTV, marriage, and Elite applications from Bangkok while you remain abroad.
Verify before you travel
Rules change independently of blog posts and forum threads. Confirm current requirements on thaievisa.go.th, tokyo.thaiembassy.org, and tdac.immigration.go.th within two weeks of departure.
Document order matters
Embassy affidavits, certified translations, and MFA legalisation must often be completed in sequence. Starting with the wrong step adds weeks to marriage registration and visa extension timelines.
Compliance after approval
Long-stay categories require TM30 landlord notification, 90-day reporting while in country, and re-entry permits before travel on single-entry extensions. Missing one obligation can block the next extension.
Common mistakes
These errors show up repeatedly in our Bangkok consultations. Most are avoidable with a fresh checklist and official sources.
- Visiting the Yokohama honorary consulate expecting visa processing
- Selecting Osaka or Nagoya when Kanto legal residence requires Embassy, Tokyo
- Paying for tourist TR when a Japanese passport qualifies for visa-free entry
- Applying while outside Japan during the processing window
Related questions
Quick answers to follow-up questions readers ask after the main topic above.
Q:Can I get a visa at the Yokohama honorary consulate?
A:No. Apply through Royal Thai Embassy, Tokyo on thaievisa.go.th or the regional consulate for your prefecture.
Q:I live in Kanagawa. Tokyo or Yokohama?
A:Kanagawa including Yokohama routes through Embassy, Tokyo on thaievisa.go.th.
Q:Where is the official Yokohama contact?
A:Verify honorary consulate listings on tokyo.thaiembassy.org: do not rely on outdated third-party directories.
Q:Which post should I select in thaievisa.go.th?
A:Select Royal Thai Embassy, Tokyo if your legal residence falls within this post's jurisdiction. Confirm in the portal dropdown before payment.
Q:How long does processing take?
A:Complete tourist applications often take 3-10 business days. DTV and Non-Immigrant marriage or business files may require 2-6 weeks when documents are referred.
Q:When was this guide last reviewed?
A:June 2026. Embassy fees, financial thresholds, and exemption lists change without notice. Verify requirements within two weeks of travel or application.
Official references
Official sources verified June 2026. Confirm eligibility for your passport and entry method before you travel or extend.