Visa / Police Certificate
2021/1/26
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
New! New Process & Required Documents for Visa and Re-entry
(subject to continuing changes)
(subject to continuing changes)
Japan's border is still partially closed to visitors from New Zealand
and only certain travellers may currently being accepted for entry into Japan.
Please check the Embassy website.
and only certain travellers may currently being accepted for entry into Japan.
Please check the Embassy website.
*UPDATED INFORAMTION (subject to continuing changes)*
NEW: SUSPENSION OF SPOUSE / CHILD OF JAPANESE NATIONAL
Due to the border enforcement measures, the acceptance of all new applications is TEMPORARY SUSPENDED AS OF 28TH JANUARY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
"Compassionate cases" (very specila humanitarian servies) may apply for a visa. Please contact us for detail by email: visa@ac.mofa.go.jp
"EX-R" VISA APPLICANTS
The Japanese government announced that visas already issued with the remark 'EX-R" may no longer be used to enter Japan on or after 21st January 2021, even if apparently still valid until further notice. This includes most long-term work visas and student visas.
SUSPENSION OF VISA APPLICATION
Due to the border enforcement measures (updated 26th December 2020), the acceptance of all new visa applications is temporary suspended until the 7th February 2021
COVID-19 PCR TEST
A negative COVID-19 PCR Test Certificate is once again REQUIRED to enter Japan for foreign nationals within 72 hours of departing for Japan. Please contact your GP or Health Line (0800 358 5453) for further information.
~For other information~
VISA (General Information)
| How to Apply |
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| Temporary Visitor's Visa *we are unable to accept your application until further notice |
| Transit Visa *we are unable to accept your application until further notice |
| Work Visa *mostly suspended, please contact us for details |
| Student Visa *mostly suspended, please contact us for details |
| Working Holiday Visa *we are unable to accept your application until further notice |
| Spouse/Child of Japanese National Visa *mostly suspended, please contact us for details |
| Dependent Visa *we are unable to accept your application until further notice |
| Extension of Re-Entry Permit |
| Visa Waiver Arrangement for Nationals of the United Arab Emirates (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of japan site) *we are unable to accept your application until further notice |
| Visa Fees |
| Contact Us |
POLICE CERTIFICATE
Recommended Information
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Border enforcement measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 - Embassy of Japan in New Zealand
- The Ministry of JusticeInformation related to COVID-19 from Immigration Services Agency
- Narita Airport
- Kansai International Airport