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Online visa application for visiting Japan

What's the JAPAN eVISA system?

Applicants eligible to apply online

▶How to display "Visa issuance notice" (for applicants) (PDF)

▶Visa exemption measures countries/region (Website of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan)

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Flow of online visa application

  • Step 1 Verification of necessary visa to visit Japan

    Verify the type of visa necessary to visit Japan, and the documents to submit.

    Those who do not engage in remunerated activities for a stay of up to 90 days for the purpose of tourism.
  • Step 2 Application information entry

    Enter the information necessary for the online visa application.

  • Step 3 Notification of examination result

    The results of your visa application will be sent to your registered e-mail address.

  • Step 4 Visa fees payment

    You will receive a notification email on visa fee. Pay the fee online by your credit card.

  • Step 5 eVISA issuance procedure

    Payment required: eVISA will be issued after the payment.
    Free of charge: eVISA will be issued automatically after STEP 3

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Required Documents for Visa application

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Notices on Visa application

[Application by Proxy]

▶How to display "Visa issuance notice" (for a proxy) (PDF)

[Applications by Minors]

[Facial photo]

[Period for visa Issuance]

▶Visa Processing Time (Website of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan)

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