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Online visa application for visiting Japan

Please apply for a visa well in advance.

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

    Please pay, if necessary, the visa fees notified to you by e-mail to Japanese overseas establishments where you are applying.

  • 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

Please check your necessary documents.
▶Verification of necessary visa to visit Japan

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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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Confirmation of visa requirements for visiting Japan

Those who do not engage in remunerated activities for a stay of up to 90 days for the purpose of tourism.

Your necessary documents
Enter the necessary information and click the “Display” button.

Your nationality or citizenship

Your place of residence

(country or region)
(state, prefecture, province, etc.)
Japanese overseas establishment where you will apply

Your purpose of travel

(category)
(details)

Type of visa for which you need to apply.

Your necessary documents

Application documents may vary depending on embassies/consulates. Be sure to check the website of the embassy/consulate where you are applying.

Documents other than those "required" may also be requested.

I have checked the necessary documents.