Temporary Visa
Simply bring in your application at Level 15, 41 Shortland Street, Auckland
Consular office hours: Monday to Friday: 9:00 - 12:00 / 13:00 - 15:30
The Consulate-General of Japan is closed on weekends, NZ public holidays and some Japanese public holidays. Please see HERE for a list of our public holidays for this year.
VISA TYPE A : For sightseeing; visiting relatives, friends or acquaintances
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Visa Application Form
*Signed by the applicant (Form / Sample) |
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Valid Passport
*with at least 1.5 blank pages left |
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One NZ Passport Size Photo (45mm x 35mm)
*do not attach to the application form
*use a professional service (we may reject it if it's not done by professional due to the quality reasons) *Must be taken within the past 6 months *Do NOT use filters
*Passport type photo only (We do NOT accept photos on regular printer paper)
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NZ Visa (Resident/Work/Student/Guardian)
*print out your valid NZ visa
*transfer your NZ visa when you renew your passport, otherwise we can't accept your visa application (no exception)
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Travel Itinerary (Form)
*plans during the trip that include dates, main activities, activity locations
*write as detailed as possible
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Flight Itinerary Issued by the Travel Agent or Airline
*The dates must match those on your Travel Itinerary (see above)
*Must include the whole entire trip (Departing from NZ & To and From Japan)
*Must show your passport name on it *We do not require the purchase of tickets
The Consulate is NOT responsible for tickets which may be unusable due to the delay or denial of a visa. |
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Bank Statement Current balance must show proof of enough money to cover the cost for the entire stay in Japan
*we are not accepting statements from: Credit Card/Term Deposit/Family Trust/Company account
*Must be issued by a bank in New Zealand under your name *provide last 3 months and current balance not older than 2 weeks *There is no rule about the funding amount you must have because it will depend on your schedule |
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Proof of Accommodation Staying at hotel, Airbnb, hostel etc... *ALL accommodation booking confirmations during your stay in Japan Joining a tour *Booking confirmation & payment receipt *Tour itinerary issued by the agent |
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ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS
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If you are age 17 & under and NOT travelling wih your parent *ask your parent or guardian to write a consent letter (no format) with copy of their passport *applicant must appear in person either when applying for visa or at collection of visa (no exception)
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If you are dependents and travelling with legal spouse/parent *provide a proof of relationship - original **marriage/birth certificate plus English translation **you may bring joint name bank statement or individual bank statement with same condition above if you can't provide a marriage certificate or if you are in de-facto relationship |
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If you are spouse or child travelling with Japanese National
*Spouse - Family Register (戸籍謄本)
*Child - Birth Certificate From Japanse spouse/parent *Passport *Valid NZ Visa |
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NOTE:
- VISA FEE is due when the visa has been issued
- Additional documentation may be required
- No documents other than your passport will be returned
- Even with possession with a visa, final permission to enter Japan remains at the discretion of the immigration authorities
- Applicants 17 years old and under don’t have to come and even the authorisation letters are not required from them as long as the parents lodge all the family members’ visa applications together. The parents can even collect their passports without the children being present when the visa assessment is completed
- Check our FAQ page prior to visiting our office, if you have any questions. Alternatively, you can call 24/7 Visa Hotline: 09 802 3564 (free, English only)
- You may be able to apply for a mulitple-entryt visa. Click on your country above for further information
- Please note that there is no guarantee that applicant can obtain multiple entries visa
- Application open from 3 months prior to your entry date of Japan
VISA TYPE B: For Business, meeting, attending conferences, athletic tournaments etc... (*non-profit making *non-paid activities *no remuneration received)
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Visa Application Form
*Signed by the applicant (Form / Sample) |
Original |
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Valid Passport
*with at least 1.5 blank pages left |
Original |
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One NZ Passport Size Photo (45mm x 35mm)
*do not attach to the application form
*use a professional service (we may reject it if it's not done by professional due to the quality reasons) *Must be taken within the past 6 months *Do NOT use filters
*Passport type photo only (We do NOT accept photos on regular printer paper)
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Original |
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NZ Visa (Resident/Work/Student/Guardian)
*print out your valid NZ visa
*transfer your NZ visa when you renew your passport, otherwise we can't accept your visa application (no exception)
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Copy |
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Travel Itinerary (Form)
*plans during the trip that include dates, main activities, activity locations
*write as detailed as possible
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Copy |
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Flight Itinerary Issued by the Travel Agent or Airline
*The dates must match those on your Travel Itinerary (see above)
*Must include the entire trip (Departing from NZ & To and From Japan)
*Must show your passport name on it *We do not require the purchase of tickets
The Consulate is NOT responsible for tickets which may be unusable due to the delay or denial of a visa. |
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Bank Statement *Must be issued by a bank in New Zealand under your name* *Must be a personal NZ Bank Statement *provide last 3 months and current balance not older than 2 weeks *current balance must show as proof of finance to cover the expenses that may incurred during the entire stay in Japan |
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Proof of Accommodation |
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ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS
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Letter from your NZ company/organisation *with letter head which must include the applicant's position, nature of trip, length of stay and the company/organisation's financial responsibility for expenses incurred on the trip |
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Copy of Company Registration https://companies-register.companiesoffice.govt.nz |
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From your inviter in Japan:
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NOTE:
- Additional documentation may be required
- No documents other than your passport will be returned
- Even with possession with a visa, final permission to enter Japan remains at the discretion of the immigration authorities
- Check our FAQ page prior to visiting our office, if you have any questions. Alternatively, you can call 24/7 Visa Hotline: 09 802 3564 (free, English only)
VISA TYPE C: For School Trip
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Visa Application Form
*Signed by the applicant (Form / Sample) |
Original |
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Valid Passport
*with at least 1.5 blank pages left |
Original |
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One NZ Passport Size Photo (45mm x 35mm)
*do not attach to the application form
*use a professional service (we may reject it if it's not done by professional due to the quality reasons) *Must be taken within the past 6 months *Do NOT use filters
*Passport type photo only (We do NOT accept photos on regular printer paper)
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Original |
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NZ Visa (Resident/Work/Student/Guardian)
*print out your valid NZ visa
*transfer your NZ visa when you renew your passport, otherwise we can't accept your visa application (no exception)
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Copy |
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Documents from the Applicant's School/Organisation | Copy |
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Flight Itinerary Issued by the Travel Agent or Airline
*Must include the entire trip (Departing from NZ & To and From Japan)
*Must show your passport name on it
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Copy |
- All applicants 18 years of age and over must appear in person when applying for visa OR collection of visa (no exception)
- Children 17 years of age and under don’t have to come and even the authorisation letters are not required from them as long as the parents, gurdian, teacher or representative lodge visa applications as well as can even collect their passports without the children being present when the visa assessment is completed
- Additional documentation may be required
- No documents other than your passport will be returned
- Even with possession with a visa, final permission to enter Japan remains at the discretion of the immigration authorities
- Check our FAQ page prior to visiting our office, if you have any questions. Alternatively, you can call 24/7 Visa Hotline: 09 802 3564 (free, English only)