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How to Apply for Japan Tourist Visa

June 7, 2015 by Filter Coffee

A visitor who wants to travel to Japan for the purpose of tourism will have to obtain a tourist visa before entering the country.

Japan tourist visa is a short term visa. This short term visa allows a visitor to visit Japan for the purpose of sightseeing, attending business meet or conference, participating in short term courses or visiting friends and relatives. This visa does not allow a visitor to undertake paid activities while in Japan.

A tourist visa to Japan is valid for a period of up to 90 days. A visitor is allowed to stay in Japan for maximum of 15 days only under the single entry regulation.

Zentsu-ji in Zentsu-ji City Kagawa, Japan. Photographer 663highland
Zentsu-ji in Zentsu-ji City Kagawa, Japan. Photographer 663highland

Eligibility Criteria for Japan Tourist Visa

To be eligible for Japan tourist visa you will have to fulfil the following conditions:

  • You must have a valid passport
  • Your passport must have at least 2 blank pages for the visa
  • Your passport must have a validity that extends the duration of the visa you are applying for by at least 3 months
  • You must have a copy of your completed visa application form
  • You must provide proof of your confirmed hotel reservation, flight bookings and travel itinerary for the entire duration of your stay in Japan
  • You must provide a copy of your round-trip or tour ticket
  • You must provide proof of your financial ability so as to support yourself monetarily during your stay in Japan and for your return transportation.
  • You must provide a formal statement of your financial situation from your bank for the previous 6 months
  • You must provide your latest income tax return certificate
  • You must provide a copy of your birth certificate
  • If you are married you must provide a copy of your marriage certificate
  • You must provide a copy of your Certificate of Employment or COE if you are applying without a sponsor
  • You must have the intention to leave Japan at the end of your authorized stay

Steps to follow to apply for Japan Tourist Visa

Before you apply for Japan tourist visa, go through the required list of documents and the processing time needed for the visa to be issued. Once you are aware of all the details regarding the application, you can go ahead with the following procedure:

Step 1: Download the visa application form

Download the Visa Application Form from the internet.

Step 2: Fill up the visa application form

Fill out the details required in the application form carefully. Do not forget to put your signature on your completed application form.

Step 3: Gather the required documents for visa application

Download from the internet the checklist of required documents to be submitted along with your application form. Gather all the documents and keep them ready for submission.

Step 4: Provide photograph for your visa application

Provide your recent colour photograph for the visa application. Make sure that your photograph matches or corresponds to all the specifications required for visa photographs. In any case, your photograph must not be more than 6 months old. You will need to submit one copy of your passport photograph along with your visa application form.

Step 5: Check the visa application fee

Check the fees required for your visa application. Keep the fee ready for submission along with your application form. Remember to check the mode of payment accepted for the visa application by the Embassy of Japan where you intend to submit your application form.

Step 6: Submit your visa application form

Submit your completed visa application at the Embassy of Japan nearest to you, along with all the required documentation. Depending on your country of origin, you may have to submit the application either in person or through an accredited travel agent that has been approved by the Japanese Embassy or Consulate General. You may be required to attend an interview as well.

Step 7: Pay required visa application fee

Pay the applicable fee for your visa application at the time of submitting your application form. You will be provided with an invoice or receipt for the same. Keep it carefully.

Step 8: Collect your visa

After your visa is issued, you will be notified regarding the issuance. Collect your visa by showing the original invoice cum receipt provided at time of submission of your application. In case you want a representative or a travel agent to collect the passport on your behalf, you will have to provide an authorization letter signed by you in addition to the original invoice cum receipt.

Required Fees for Japan Tourist Visa

Fees for Japan tourist visa varies depending on the nationality of the visitor. It is advisable to check with the nearest Japan Embassy or Consulate before you submit your visa application.

Fees for Japan Tourist Visa for Indian nationals for single or multiple entry visas – INR 460.00

Fees for Japan Tourist Visa for other nationals:

  • For single entry visa – INR 1670.00
  • For multiple entry visa – INR 3330.00

Note:

  • Your application fee will not be refunded if your application for a tourist visa is refused or rejected for any reason.
  • The visa application fee is subject to change at any time.

Visa renewal in Japan

In case you want to stay longer in Japan than the duration granted in your visa, you will have to apply for an extension at the nearest immigration office. You will have to pay an additional fee for the visa extension.

Japan Tourist Visa Exemption

Japan exempts the citizens of several countries from obtaining a tourist visa to visit the country. The period of stay allowed for such visitors is up to 90 days. The following is the list of the visa-exempted countries for Japan:

AndorraArgentinaAustralia
AustriaBahamasBarbados
BelgiumBulgariaCanada
ChileCosta RicaCroatia
CyprusCzech RepublicDenmark
Dominican RepublicEl SalvadorEstonia
FinlandFormer Yugoslav Republic of MacedoniaFrance
GermanyGreeceGuatemala
HondurasHong KongHungary
IcelandIrelandIsrael
ItalyLatviaLesotho
LiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourg
MacaoMalaysiaMalta
MauritiusMexicoMonaco
NetherlandsNew ZealandNorway
PolandPortugalRepublic of Korea
RomaniaSan MarinoSerbia
SingaporeSlovakiaSlovenia
SpainSurinamSweden
SwitzerlandTaiwanThailand
TunisiaTurkeyUnited Kingdom
United StatesUruguay

Dos and Don’ts for Japan Tourist Visa

You must remember the following dos and don’ts while applying for Japan tourist visa.

Dos

  • Apply for a tourist visa at least 3 weeks in advance of your planned travel date so that there is enough time for the application procedure to be completed on time
  • Fill up your application form carefully with all accurate details
  • Bring original copies and photocopies of all supporting documents when you come to submit your visa application form at the Japan Embassy or Consulate Office
  • You may be asked for additional documents. Be ready to provide any such document if asked for by the Consulate officers

Don’ts

  • Do not present false documents for your tourist visa
  • Do not hide or misrepresent facts in your application

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