Visiting Japan & Visa
Japanese Border Measures (from 29th April 2023)


- If you enter Japan after midnight Japan time on April 29th, valid vaccination certificate or pre-departure test is not required.
- ※Those entering Japan with symptoms of suspected COVID-19 infection will be tested upon arrival. Furthermore, those who test positive will be required to quarantine at a designated facility.
FOR NEW ZEALAND CITIZENS
VISA INFORMATION
VISA HOTLINE: 09 802 3564 (English only)
24 hours 7days a week free hotline will provide general information regarding Japanese visas
OFFICE IN NEW ZEALAND
Japan has three diplomatic missions in New Zealand:
- The Embassy of Japan in Wellington
- The Consular Office of Japan in Christchurch
- The Consulate-General of Japan in Auckland
OFFICE ADDRESS & OPENING HOURS
Please bring your application to Level 15, 41 Shortland Street, Auckland (Map)
The opening hours for visa related matters: 9:00am - 12:00pm / 1:00pm - 3:30pm (Mon-Fri)
BEFOR APPLYING
(Applications submitted on short notice will not be accepted)
*Applications open three months before the intended date of arrival
*Visa process may longer: if additional documentation is required due to the nature of process or necessary to conduct additional verifications because of the particular circumstances of individual applications
*We advise you not to purchase non-refundable airline tickets until the visa is approved
*Applications from those in New Zealand on "visitor visa" (except "Guardian") will not be accepted
*In complete documents will cause you to re-visit
*The length of stay in Japan will be decided on a case-by-base basis based on your intended schedule (except Working Holiday Visa)
*If you are residing in outside of Auckland region and difficult for you to come in person, please email us first. However, you MUST come in person to collect your own passport
*Check our FAQ page prior to visiting our office or if you have any questions. Alternatively, you can call 24/7 Visa Hotline: 09 802 3564 (free, English only) or email us
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For applicants intending to work/study/live in Japan This CoE is a requirement to apply for the visa of your landing in Japan. Before you enter Japan, you have to apply for the visa with this certificate at the Consulate. |
Working Holiday Visa *Eligible for NZ passport holder who residing in NZ only (no exception) |
For travellers who will stop over in Japan |
Extension of Validity of Re-Entry Permit |
Visa Waiver Arrangement for Nationals of the United Arab Emirates (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan site) |
How to Apply |
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Recommended Information
- Police Certificate(Police Certificates from the Japanese National Police Agency are issued only when requested by certain authorities as required by law)