🎌For Japan Visa Applications: see below ⬇️ -------- 🚨For Police Certificate Applications: see right ➡️
⚠️IMPORTANT NOTICE⚠️ Introducing Online Appointment System for Visa and Other Services
Eligible Applicants (who need a visa? when can apply?)
📢 FOR OTHER PASSPORT HOLDERS
Please access the link below to determine whether your nationality is included in the short-term stay visa exemption measure or not.
https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/short/novisa.html
📢 PASSPORT VALIDITY
Japan does not have any regulations relating to passport validity. If your passport is not expired when you depart from Japan, there should be no problem with your entry into Japan.
❇️For CoE holders: you must enter Japan within those three months from the issuing date of CoE
❇️You can only submit your visa application from three months before your departure date (one year for WH) from New Zealand
❇️Applications submitted on short notice will no be accepted
How to Apply for & Collect Your Visa (Passport)
【OPTION 1】🏢🚶Apply in Person (office address & map)
Please click HERE for details.
Please check the list of office holidays before you make an appointment
【OPTION 2】📨🚛 Apply by Post
You must agree to the conditions listed below and contact us by email if you still wish to proceed with sending your visa application by courier.Please do not take any further steps until we receive your confirmation.
❇️Must be resides within our jurisdiction (no exception)
❇️Must use the trackable courier service
❇️Our office is not responsible for delay of delivery or loss/damage of passports
❇️DO NOT send money: Visa fee need to be paid at the time of passport collection
❇️Courier ALL those required documents (including the original passport)
❇️You must come IN PERSON to visit our office to collect you own passport/visa (for age 18 and over, no exception)
❇️ALL CoE applicants must come in person to visit our office to collect you own passport (no exception)
HOW TO COLLECT YOUR PASSPORT/VISA
❇️Visa fee can be paid at the time of collection. Only CASH payment is accepted
❇️All visa applicants 18 years of age and over must appear in person either when applying for visa OR at collction of visa
❇️All CoE visa applicants MUST appear in person either when applying for visa OR at the collection of visa
Visa Processing Time & Examination Process
⌚ Processing Time
Visa processing times vary depending on the type of visa and individual circumstances. In general, the standard processing time is 7 days and more from the date of receiving ALL completed documentation. However, additional time may be required if further documentation or investigation is necessary.
📑 Examination Process
All visa applications are carefully examined in accordance with the regulations set by the Government of Japan. Please note the following:
❇️Submission of all required documents does not guarantee visa issuance
❇️The visa may be denied if the applicant does not meet the conditions for issuance
❇️The reason for denial will not be disclosed, as per official policy
❇️We do NOT have expedited/urgent/priority services
❇️Incomplete documents will be returned/withdrawn
❇️Depending on examination, additional documentation is required
❇️Even if a visa is issued, the final decision to permit entry into Japan rests with the immigration authorities at the port of entry
Download Forms & Required Documents List
Please check the FAQ section below before visiting the office or if you have any questions.
Alternatively, you may contact Japan Visa Information Hotline or email us
📝DOWNLOAD FORMS FOR VISA APPLICATION📝
Visa Application Form see Q10 & Q11 for common questions |
Travel Itinerary Your EVERYDAY plans during your stay in Japan and must include dates, main activities, locations and accommodation |
Letter of Guarantee ENGLISH or JAPANESE Must be completed by the inviting person/guarantor in Japan (only if apply) |
Reason for Invitation ENGLISH or JAPANESE Must be completed by the inviting person/guarantor in Japan (only if apply) |
List of Visa Applicants Must be completed by the inviting person/guarantor in Japan when two or more applicants intedrd to apply for a visa at the same time (only if apply) |
Stay Programme Form for Working Holiday Visa only |
📚TYPES OF VISAS AND THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS📚
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Temporary Visitor Visa For sightseeing, visiting relatives & friends |
| If you are planning to board the cruise ship, please email us with the name of the ship since as it may be part of the visa waiver system. |
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Temporary Visitor Visa Attending conferences athletic tournaments, |
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Temporary Visitor Visa School exchange program for a group of students |
| If you are the school organizer, please email us for more information about the group application. |
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For applicants intending to work/study/live in Japan The Certificate of Eligibility is issued by This means you must already have a sponsor in Japan who can submit the CoE application on your behalf. Once the CoE is issued, your sponsor must send it to you. You can then use the CoE to apply for your visa. |
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Eligible for NZ passport holder who is currently residing
in our jurisdiction only (MAP) The New Zealand Working Holiday Programmes will be allowed for two lifetime occurrences two inconsecutive one year stays in total.
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For travellers transiting through Japan due to their flight schedule, please note that if you fall under any of the categories listed below,
you must apply for a visa. * Go through the Customs and Immigration area
* Stay overnight due to the connecting flight schedule
*Transit to the different airport (eg: from Narita to Haneda) |
Extension of Validity of Re-Entry Permit |
Visa Waiver Arrangement for Nationals of the United Arab Emirates (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan site) |
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～Multiple Visa Application～ Select a country below to learn more PACIFIC ISLANDS INDIA VIETNAM INDONESIA PHILIPPINES CHINA
*You cannot renew or extend your Multiple-Entry Visa once it has expired. If you wish to apply again, you must submit a completely new application. *Visas or permits from other countries do not affect your application. Likewise, your application will not be influenced by whether you have visited Japan many times before or if this is your first visit. *We will not accept your application more than 3 months before your scheduled departure date from New Zealand. |
ENTERING JAPAN: Customs and Disembarkation Cards
To pass through border controls on arrival in Japan, you need to fill out 2 completed documents (Customs Declaration Form and Disembarkation Card) during your flight to Japan. Airline staff will issue those cards to all passengers who required them.Otherwise you may complete the Customs Declaration Form online (VISIT JAPAN WEB) before travelling.
Recommended Information
- POLICE CERTIFICATEPolice certificates from the Japanese National Police Agency are only issued upon request by specific authorities, as required by law.