VISITING JAPAN & VISA (see below) ------------ For Police Certificate Application (SEE RIGHT ➡)

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Introducing Online Appointment System for Visa and Other Services

You must make an online appointment
in advancefor consular services.
Please click HERE for details.

Eligible applicants (who need a visa? who can apply?)

FOR NEW ZEALAND (AUSTRALIA) PASSPORT HOLDERS

New Zealand is one of the visa exempt country and do not need a visa if your period of stay in Japan is 90 days or less AND you will not be engaged in income earning activities.

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.

Visa applications are accepted only from residents in our jurisdiction JURISDICITON MAP

Long-term resident status in NZ who hold visa such as "RESIDENT" "WORK" "STUDENT" "GUARDIAN" may apply
We DO NOT accept visa applications from any types of NZ "TOURIST VISA" holders (except 'Guardian' status)
For CoE holders: you must enter Japan within those three months from the issuing date of CoE
Applications submitted on short notice will not be accepted

How to apply (2 options) & How to collect your visa/passport

(OPTION 1) Apply in person (office address & map)

You must make an online appointment in advance for consular services.
Please click HERE for details.

Please check the list of office holidays before you make an appointment

(OPTION 2) Appy 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

An online appointment is NOT required when you collect your visa/passport

Once you receive the visa grant notification via email, collect your passport from the office.
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 via 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 and examination process

Visa assessment period is one week and more from the date of receiving ALL completed documentation

We do NOT have expedited services
We will NOT accept any visa applications more than 3 months before your departure date from New Zealand (except WH Visa)
There is NO urgent/priority visa processing service (no exception)
Applications submitted on short notice will not be accepted
Depending on examination, additional documentation is required
Incomplete documents will be returned/withdrawn
We will keep passports while processing visa applications
Even with possession with a visa, final permission to enter Japan remains at the discretion of the immigration authorities

Download forms and required documents list

Check FAQ section below prior to visiting the office or if you have any questions. Alternatively, please contact to the "JAPAN VISA INFORMATION HOTLINE" or email us

https://comm.brdg.site/visa_japan.html
09 980 23564 (24 hours/7days a week, English only)

FAQ

News and Links

Visa Fees

~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~

Temporary Visitor Visa
VISA TYPE A
(Single or Double Entry)

For sightseeing, visiting relatives & friends

Temporary Visitor Visa
VISA TYPE B

Attending conferences athletic tournaments,
business trip and so on that are not paid activities in Japan

Temporary Visitor Visa
VISA TYPE C

School Trip

Visa Application with
Certificate of Eligibility (CoE)

For applicants intending to work/study/live in Japan
*incl. Spouse/Child of Japanese national
(日本人の配偶者・子を含む)

The Certificate of Eligibility is issued by the Immigration Services in Japan before you enter the country.

This means you must already have a sponsor in Japan who can submit the application on your behalf.

In the meantime, you are required to send them any relevant supporting documents. Depending on the type of visa you are applying for, your sponsor may be your employer, your educational institution, or your spouse.

Once the Certificate of Eligibility (COE) is issued
*which can take up to three months*
your sponsor must send it to you.
You can then use the COE to apply for your visa.

Working Holiday Visa

The New Zealand Working Holiday Programmes will be allowed for two lifetime occurrences two inconsecutive one year stays in total

Eligible for NZ passport holder who is currently residing in our jurisdiction only (MAP)
(NO exception)

WORKING HOLIDAY VISA Q & A

Transit Visa

For travellers who will stop over in Japan due to their flight schedule, please note that if you fall under one 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)

～Multiple Visa Application～
PACIFIC ISLANDS, INDIA, VIETNAM, INDONESIA, PHILIPPINES AND CHINA

You MAYBE able to apply for a Multiple-Entry Visa by clicking on eligible country above for further informaion

Please note that there is NO guarantee to recive a visa

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. Additionally, your application will not be affected whether you have visited Japan many times before or if this is your first time

We will NOT accept your applicaiton 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.