Family Reunification / Dependent Visa for Thai nationals travelling to Japan
Marriage, birth and household registrations — sworn-translated, apostilled and embassy-legalised for family visa filing. · Hague Apostille route · document prep 10-15 business days
QuotableFamily Reunification / Dependent Visa to Japan for Thai nationals: a complete document set with certified translation plus a Hague Apostille. Document preparation takes 10-15 business days; embassy processing runs about 5-7 business days.
Why Japan?
Student, Engineer/Specialist, and HSP pathway.
Documents to prepare
- Marriage/birth certificate (Apostille + translation)
- Sponsor's residence/citizenship proof
- Sponsor's financial evidence
- Applicant's PCSC (country-specific)
- Family health insurance
- Accommodation proof abroad
Long-stay visas require a COE (Certificate of Eligibility) obtained by a sponsor in Japan before the Thai embassy stage.
Translation and legalisation policy
Sworn translation of marriage/birth/house-registration certificates — apostilled + embassy-legalised.
Frequently asked questions
Is Japan a Hague Apostille country?
Yes — an Apostille from MFA Thailand is accepted directly.
Is a NAATI translation required?
No — MFA-legalised certified translation is sufficient.
What is the total timeline?
Document preparation 10-15 business days, then embassy processing of roughly 5-7 business days.
Who books the JVAC (VFS Global) appointment?
We book it through JVAC (VFS Global) and hand over a checked file ready for the appointment date.
Does NYC guarantee approval?
No. The embassy alone decides. We guarantee only that your documents, translations and legalisations are correct and accepted at intake.
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