Why "Witness Statement" must clear the Japan embassy
Notarial witness statement with sworn signature, admissible in foreign courts and tribunals.
Common scenarios: Witness in a foreign civil/criminal case · Witness in international arbitration proceedings · Witness in insurance/pension benefit determinations
Japan embassy accepts walk-ins on certain days — NYC Legal handles queuing and submission for you.
Documents to prepare
• Draft witness statement • Witness's passport • Supporting documents (if any)
We check documents for completeness before filing to reduce the risk of return; acceptance remains at the embassy's discretion.
End-to-end chain: Notary → MFA → Japan Embassy
1) Notary Public signature/copy certification (timeline depends on the document — ask our staff)
2) MFA Consular Department (2-3 business days) — we file in person
3) Japan Embassy — Must pass MFA Thailand before Japanese Embassy submission · Documents must be translated to Japanese by Sworn Translator
Embassy stage: approx. 5–7 business days; embassy fees per the published government rate
Language and translation for Japan
Receiving authorities in Japan usually expect the document or a translation in Japanese. Ask the recipient whether a certified translation is needed and whether it should be attached before or after legalisation.
A "Witness Statement" is less often sent to Japan; ask the recipient for its document list in writing before starting.
Documents the Japan embassy commonly legalises
Embassy legalisation commonly covers 4 document categories; check the mission's current list before filing.
Japan Embassy contact
📍 177 Wireless Road, Lumpini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330
📞 +66 2 207 8500
🕘 Mon–Fri 08:30–12:00, 13:30–16:00
🌐 https://www.th.emb-japan.go.jp
FAQ
Does "Witness Statement" for Japan need Apostille or Embassy Legalisation?
Japan does not accept Apostille — full embassy legalisation chain is required.
How long does the full chain take?
Notary timeline depends on the document — ask our staff + MFA 2-3 days + Embassy 5-7 business days — overall timing depends on each authority's queue; we confirm it in writing after document review.
What's the total cost?
Notary: fee confirmed in a written quotation from our staff. MFA fee is per the published government rate per stamp (standard or express) + Embassy fee per the published government rate.
Can overseas clients use this service?
Yes — ship documents via DHL/FedEx; we manage Notary+MFA+Embassy and ship back.