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  1. VISA

    VISA. August 1, 2024. Japanese. With regards to visa inquiries, you can contact "Foreign Residents Support Center (FRESC) MOFA Visa Information" or "the Japan Visa Information Hotline" listed on the website of the Embassy or Consulate General of Japan. For more information and advice, please contact the Consular Section of the ...

  2. Visa and Travel Information

    If you do NOT need a visa, skip to STEP #6. Prepare all the required documents: Types of Visas & Documents. Visit the Embassy of Japan and submit all the documents: Application Drop-off Hours. Visit the Embassy of Japan to pick up the visa and pay the visa fee: Pick-up/payment Hours & Fees.

  3. VISA

    August 26, 2024. Japanese. Tweet. Foreign nationals/people who wish to travel to Japan for tourism for a short-term period can apply for a visa online and receive an electronic visa (eVISA) through the JAPAN eVISA system. As of August 1, 2024, the JAPAN eVISA system is available for nationals/people residing in the following countries/regions.

  4. Japan Visa Requirements

    Any foreign visitor entering Japan must have a valid passport for the duration of their stay, and all visitors must comply with the conditions of their visas. See below for information about the current visa requirements for Japan. Visa Information. If you have any further questions, please contact the Japanese embassy or consulate in your ...

  5. Temporary Visitor Visa

    A Temporary Visitor Visa is for those who intend to stay in Japan for 90 days or less for such purposes as follows: Sightseeing; sports; visiting relatives, friends, or acquaintances; visiting a sick person; attending a wedding or funeral ceremony; participating in athletic tournaments; contests etc. as an amateur; business purposes (such as market research, business liaison, business ...

  6. Japan Tourist Visa: Requirements and Application Process

    Applying for Japan tourist visa at the embassy is usually a 5 step process. Step 1: Gather all the necessary documents. Step 2: Apply in person at the Japanese embassy. Step 3: Remain available to reach - the embassy may request additional documents or an in-person interview.

  7. Visas to Japan for U.S. Citizens

    Visas for U.S. citizens hoping to travel, study or work in Japan are controlled by the Japanese government. While the Japanese Government is the ultimate authority on visa matters, we would like to present some general information on visas for U.S. citizens to aid in your planning. U.S. citizens without a work visa cannot work in Japan.

  8. Japan Tourist Visa Application and Requirements

    A Japan Tourist Visa is issued for a maximum duration of 90 days, usually for a single entry. You can spend up to 15 days in the country once you enter via the Tourist Visa. Can I Extend a Japan Tourist Visa? In most cases, no, you cannot. The Immigration Offices in Japan do not normally extend Tourist Visas beyond their validity.

  9. A Guide to Japanese Visas

    Most visitors to Japan can enter the country on a temporary visitor visa, or tourist visa, thanks to visa exemption agreements between Japan and many foreign countries. For residents of over 60 countries (a full list can be found here), a fee-free 90-day visa is issued upon arrival. This requires no advance paperwork and amounts to being merely ...

  10. FAQ about JAPAN eVISA

    A2: Currently, you can apply only for a single-entry short-term stay (up to 90 days) visa for the purpose of tourism. You must apply for a visa on paper at the Japanese overseas establishment (Japanese Embassy, Consulate-General or Consular Office) for other purposes such as visiting relatives/friends, business, study, work and transit, etc.

  11. Entering Japan

    Tourists and business travelers (temporary visitors) If you are a citizen of one of the over 50 countries with which Japan has a "general visa exemption arrangement", you need only a valid passport to enter Japan as a "temporary visitor". Otherwise, you need to obtain a visa before entering the country.

  12. Visa requirements for visiting Japan

    Your passport should also be valid for the proposed duration of your stay. Travelers not from a visa-exempt country will need to apply for one via their nearest Japanese embassy in their home nation or organize one with an accredited travel agent approved by the Japanese Embassy. The cost of visas is approximately 3,000 yen for a single-entry ...

  13. Japan Visa

    Most foreigners who want to visit Japan will have to apply for a Japan Visa before they travel. Millions of people visit Japan every year - in fact, only in 2018, Japan received over 30 million tourists. And there is a lot to see in this exciting island nation, which is a perfect blend of […]

  14. Japanese Visa Requirements

    Spouse Visa Requirements. If you marry a Japanese national and wish to apply for a Japanese spouse visa, the following documents must be presented at an immigration office or Japanese embassy or consulate: a valid passport, a spouse visa application form completed and signed, a recent photograph (taken within the past 6 months), an official ...

  15. Japan Visa for Tourists in 2024: A Comprehensive Guide

    Japan's tourist visa is becoming a strong visa these days. That means Japanese visas have added benefits such as VISA-FREE travel to many other countries. As of 2024, you can travel to 14 countries with a Japanese visa. Read the VISA-FREE countries for Japan visa article for more details. ***

  16. Japanese eVisa for American Citizens: New Process Explained

    The new electronic visa system for Japan allows Americans to apply for and obtain a Japanese visa online for short-term stays. The eVisa for Japan for US citizens is available as a: Tourist visa: available to US travelers visiting Japan as part of an organized tour group. Business visa: created for business professionals arriving in the country ...

  17. Information for U.S. Citizens Traveling to Japan

    Visas for U.S. citizens hoping to travel, study or work in Japan are controlled by the Japanese government. While the Japanese Government is the ultimate authority on visa matters, we include some general information on visas for U.S. citizens to aid in your planning. U.S. citizens without a work visa cannot work in Japan.

  18. Japan Visa Document Requirements

    Along with the required documents for Japan visa applications, you also need pictures which follow these specifications: Dimensions: 4.5cm x 4.5cm. White background. Taken in the last six months. You must be staring straight ahead, with a neutral facial expression. Your entire face has to be visible.

  19. Frequently Asked Questions

    Q1: How will the personal information submitted at the time of visa application be handled? A1: The personal information of the visa applicant, inviting person and guarantor will be managed appropriately in the Japanese Embassy / Consulate General based on the Act on the Protection of Personal Information. Also, local travel agencies that wish to handle visa applications have to get the ...

  20. Japan Visa Requirements

    Foreign visitors who need a visa to travel to Japan must meet the following Japan tourist visa requirements. A valid passport with at least 6 months validity and 2 blank pages. A completed and signed visa application form. A recent photograph, size 4.5 x 4.5 cm, in color and with a white background. An official birth certificate or a certified ...

  21. The best way to get a Japan Tourist Visa: Step-by-Step Guide with Japan

    Japan is a gorgeous and wonderful country full of incredible places of interest for tourists from all over the world. If you also desire to visit Japan, then you need to have a valid Japan tourist visa.The Japanese government has structured many different types of Japan tourist visas for various purposes and time periods, and you can decide which one you would need to apply for accordingly.

  22. Japan International Travel Information

    It is illegal to work in Japan while in tourist or visa-waiver status. Overstaying your visa or working illegally may lead to fines of several thousands of dollars, and in some cases, re-entry bans as long as 10 years, or indefinitely for drug offenders. ... The Japan Tourism Organization's Safety Tips app and NHK World app provide Japanese ...

  23. VISA

    Procedures Chart for Short-Term Stay. July 22, 2015. Japanese. Tweet. (The chart below provides an outline of the procedure. For details of necessary documents, refer to [Short-term stay (by nationality)].) MOFA's Web Server Network Embassies and Consulates (The web sites of Japanese embassies and consulates general overseas)

  24. Japan: Electronic Visa-Exempt Travel System

    Key Points . Japan will introduce a new travel authorization system for visa-exempt travelers over the next several months ; Overview . The government of Japan plans to introduce a travel authorization system called JESTA. This system will require visitors to provide personal information before entering the country.