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Japan Visa Information
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Who
requires a Visa?
What
documents will be required?
Time required to issue a Visa
What
is the cost of a Visa?
How
long is the Visa valid for?
Other
information
Embassy
contact information
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Who requires a visa?
Depending on the length of stay and nationality, either a
tourist or student visa may be required:
Nationals of the following countries may not require visas for stays
up to 6 months:
Austria, Germany, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, United Kingdom,
Mexico
No visa may be required for stays of 90 days or less:
Singapore, Canada, U.S.A., Argentina, Bahamas, Chile, Colombia, Costa
Rica, Dominican Rep., El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Suriname,
Uruguay, Barbados, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France,
Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Netherlands,
Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Andorra, Czech
Rep., Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Monaco, Poland, Australia,
New Zealand, Israel, Turkey, Lesotho, Mauritius, Tunisia
14 days or
less:
Brunei
Visas are highly recommended for nationals of Malaysia and Peru
Temporarily suspended:
Bangladesh, Pakistan, Iran
Note: Nationals of countries that have concluded visa exemption
arrangements with Japan for stays of up to six months in principle are
granted permission to stay in Japan for 90 days at the time of
landing. Nationals of these countries who wish to stay in Japan for
more than 90 days must apply at their nearest immigration authority in
Japan for an extension of their period of stay.
Whether or not they hold a visa, visitors who do not
possess visible means of support for their stay, onward or return
tickets and other documents for their next destination may be refused
entry.
What documents will be required?
The following documents must be submitted whatever the purpose of the
visit:
passport
Two 45mm x 45mm passport-type photos taken within the previous six
months (stateless persons must submit three photos)
Two official visa application forms, available at the embassy or
consulate
documents certifying the purpose of the visit (see the accompanying
table)
A copy of a certificate of admission from the educational institution
where the person concerned intends to study.
documents certifying that the person concerned can defray all expenses
incurred during the stay in Japan
Time required to issue visa:
Usually 2-7 days
Note: In the case of applications that require inquiries to the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (for example, applications for work or
study visas that are not accompanied by a Certificate of Eligibility),
it usually takes two to three months or even longer, so in such cases
please allow plenty of leeway
What is the cost of a visa?
Single-entry: 3,000 yen / US$25
Double or multiple-entry: 6,000 yen / US$50
Note: Visa fees vary depending on nationality. Check with the nearest
Consulate for further information
How long is the visa valid for?
Depending on Nationality, students usually receive a 1 year visa. This
is usually determined by the course duration. Extension for student
visa's are usually possible.
Temporary Visitor visas for tourism purposes are normally valid
for a stay of up to 3 months (extensions for another 3 months granted
at the discretion of Immigration Department in Japan), and
Employment/Working visas (including intra-company transfer visas)
for a period of up to 3 years.
Other information:
Any
foreigner wishing to enter or land in Japan must possess a valid
passport and a student visa obtained from an embassy or consulate.
A student visa cannot be acquired after arriving in Japan.
It is not permitted to work in Japan under a student visa.
Nationals who
are permitted to stay for 6 months will initially be granted a stay of
up to 3 months and may then apply, while in Japan, to the local
Immigration Department for an extension of a further 3 months.
Such extensions are at the discretion of the
immigration authorities in Japan and may not be granted. For further
information contact the Consulate (or Consular Section at Embassy).
Embassy contact information:
Contact nearest Japanese Embassy for
more information.
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