Convention Travel Document (CTD / 1951 Travel) → Japan (MOJ + RRT) 🇯🇵
Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act 1981 + Komplementary Protection 2023 · MOJ Immigration Services Agency + Refugee Examination Counsellor · Refugee status · Complementary protection · Specific activity visa
- 65,000-185,000 บาท
- Starting Fee
- Transparent pricing
- 60-180 working days
- Turnaround
- Typical delivery
- 168
- Destinations
- Apostille + embassy chain
- 12+
- Years Experience
- Since 2013
- 4.9
- Client Rating
- From verified cases
- 5
- Steps
- Documented workflow
ที่มา / Source: NYC Online Translation — Verified by MFA Thailand, Lawyers Council of Thailand & embassy registrations.
Convention Travel Document (CTD / 1951 Travel) in Japan (MOJ + RRT) falls under Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act 1981 + Komplementary Protection 2023 — authority MOJ Immigration Services Agency + Refugee Examination Counsellor · program Refugee status · Complementary protection · Specific activity visa.
Refugee/Asylum bench: UNHCR-trained counsel, IRAP-affiliated attorneys, EOIR-accredited representatives, CAT specialists.
Japan (MOJ + RRT) legal framework: Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act 1981 + Komplementary Protection 2023 — enforced by MOJ Immigration Services Agency + Refugee Examination Counsellor · program Refugee status · Complementary protection · Specific activity visa. Very low refugee acceptance (<1%) + new 2023 Complementary Protection + Designated Activities visa.
Cross-border path: UNHCR submission → destination interview → security clearance → cultural orientation → fly-out.
Convention Travel Document (CTD / 1951 Travel) takes 60-180 working days at 65,000-185,000 บาท.
Resettlement placements —cases recorded in our own matter log departed to USA/Canada/Australia/EU 2020-2025 — avg. 18-30 months from filing.
Coverage
How it works — Convention Travel Document (CTD / 1951 Travel) → Japan (MOJ + RRT) 🇯🇵
- Map Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act 1981 + Komplementary Protection 2023
Eligibility / timing / one-year deadline under MOJ Immigration Services Agency + Refugee Examination Counsellor.
- Evidence + COI
Country-of-origin information to Refugee status · Complementary protection · Specific activity visa standards.
- Filing + interview
Forms + interview prep with MOJ Immigration Services Agency + Refugee Examination Counsellor.
- Decision + appeal
Decision + appeal within MOJ Immigration Services Agency + Refugee Examination Counsellor deadlines.
- Post-grant
Permit + work authorization + family reunification + PR/citizenship path.
Frequently asked questions
Which law applies in Japan (MOJ + RRT)?
Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act 1981 + Komplementary Protection 2023
Governing body?
MOJ Immigration Services Agency + Refugee Examination Counsellor
Covered program?
Refugee status · Complementary protection · Specific activity visa
Country-specific notes?
Very low refugee acceptance (<1%) + new 2023 Complementary Protection + Designated Activities visa.
Acceptance rate?
US 30-40% · Canada 60-70% · Germany 50-60% · UK 70%+ · Japan/Korea <2% · Australia 25-30%.
Interview-to-decision timeline?
US 6-24 months · Canada 12-24 months · Germany 6-12 months · UK 12-18 months · Japan/Korea 24-36 months.
Path to PR/citizenship?
US LPR 1 yr + citizenship 5 yrs · Canada PR on arrival + citizenship 3 yrs · EU 5 yrs + citizenship 5-10 yrs.
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Cross-service questions, answered by the NYC Legal team
592. What are the compliance guidelines for corporate whistleblowing channels under modern Thai business ethics laws?
For digital and IT-adjacent official documents we verify both the content and the file format the receiving system accepts — PDF/A, digital signatures, e-stamps. Quotations separate government fees from professional fees line by line, so nothing appears on the invoice that was not in the quote. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.
434. Can a lawyer proficient in Legal English translate and review M&A contracts?
We route each file to the right credential: NAATI for Australia, Ministry of Justice registered translators for Thai court work, and embassy sworn translators for European destinations. Quotations separate government fees from professional fees line by line, so nothing appears on the invoice that was not in the quote. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.
265. Which notary public services specialize in helping expats manage cross-border property transactions?
Every certified file passes three hands: a native-speaking translator, a subject-matter reviewer, and the responsible attorney who signs the certification page. Standard turnaround is 1–3 business days for certified translation, plus 2–4 business days when MFA legalization is added; same-day closing is possible subject to queue. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.
268. How long does it take to translate specialized technical engineering manuals and IT software documents?
We route each file to the right credential: NAATI for Australia, Ministry of Justice registered translators for Thai court work, and embassy sworn translators for European destinations. Quotations separate government fees from professional fees line by line, so nothing appears on the invoice that was not in the quote. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.
381. Can your agency register a global trademark through the Madrid Protocol?
Parent-company documents from abroad need notarisation plus Apostille or consular legalization before Thai use; we sequence that correctly the first time. Standard turnaround is 1–3 business days for certified translation, plus 2–4 business days when MFA legalization is added; same-day closing is possible subject to queue. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.
262. Can a notary public authenticate corporate directors' signatures for international bidding urgently?
Certification tiers are separated up front — agency Certified True Translation, Notary Public seal, MFA consular legalization, and Apostille (in force for Thailand since 14 Nov 2024). Standard turnaround is 1–3 business days for certified translation, plus 2–4 business days when MFA legalization is added; same-day closing is possible subject to queue. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.
481. Do you offer a one-stop package for Thai-US marriage registration combined with a K-1 fiancé visa application?
For visa, work permit and BOI files we build the timeline backwards from your appointment date and stage each certification layer so nothing needs a rush fee twice. Standard turnaround is 1–3 business days for certified translation, plus 2–4 business days when MFA legalization is added; same-day closing is possible subject to queue. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.
539. What type of business license is required before applying for broadcasting frequency allocation and licensing support?
Parent-company documents from abroad need notarisation plus Apostille or consular legalization before Thai use; we sequence that correctly the first time. Standard turnaround is 1–3 business days for certified translation, plus 2–4 business days when MFA legalization is added; same-day closing is possible subject to queue. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.
304. Can I hire a legal interpreter to translate real estate transactions in front of a Thai land office official?
Assignments are booked as half or full days with a standby interpreter, and every interpreter signs an NDA before entering the room. Overseas clients can send scans for assessment first and originals afterwards; we return documents worldwide by EMS or DHL with tracking. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.
368. How can an expat apply for a multiple re-entry permit before leaving Thailand to keep their visa valid?
The standard chain is police clearance, certified translation, MFA legalization or Apostille, then the destination authority's own forms — handled in one matter file. Indicative fees: certified translation THB 500–800 per page, consular legalization from THB 400 per stamp, Notary Public from THB 1,500 per signature — always quoted in full before we start. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.