Transit Visa

2024/1/4
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◆　There is NO urgent/priority visa processing service
   (Applications submitted on short notice will not be accepted)

◆　New Zealand passport holders do not require a visa to enter Japan for the purposes of transit.

◆　Applications from those in New Zealand on a *visitor visa will not be accepted.
      *Applicants must hold a valid long-term NZ visa (Resident, Work, Student, Guardian)

◆　A Transit Visa is only issued to travellers who will stop over in Japan en-route to another country, transfer to the another airport (e.g. Narita to Haneda) or stay overnight due to flight schedules.

◆　If your purpose is sightseeing or visiting friends/relatives, you must apply for a Temporary Visitor's Visa, not a Transit Visa.

◆　If you are transiting within the terminals at the same airport, at same day and do not plan to leave the secure transit area, then no visa is required.

◆　Please contact your airline(s) to confirm whether or not you will go through the Customs and Immigration area at the transferring airport.  If you will, then you most likely need a transit visa.  If not, then you do not need a transit visa.

 

Where to apply

  • You do not have to make an appointment to apply.  
  • Bring in your application to the Consulor Office (MAP)
  • Consulor office opening hours: Monday to Friday : 9:00-12:00 or 13:00-15:30 
  • Office is closed on weekends, New Zealand public holidays and some Japanese public holidays.  Please see here for a list of our public holidays for this year.

 

Airport Information

Required Documentation

1.    Valid passport: Please note that we will keep passports while processing visa applications
  • with sufficient pages & spaces for the visa 
  • with valid New Zealand Visa (Resident/Work/Student/Guardian)
  • if you've received a "E-VISA", you must print it out and bring along with rest of the documents
  • no passport cover
  • Applications from those in New Zealand on a visitor visa will not be accepted (no exception)

2.    One passport size photograph 
  • PLEASE USE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
  • New Zealand standard passport size OR 45mm x 35mm size
  • must be taken within the last six months
  • please use a proper quality photo. Do not scan and print onto paper
  • DO NOT ATTACH WITH STAPLE OR TAPE
           
3.    One completed original visa application form 
  • please leave a section blank if you are unsure or if it doesn't apply to you (e.g. "ID number", "Guarantor", "Inviter")

4.    Flight details of entire trip issued by travel agent, airline or copy of e-tickets with your passport name on them 
  •  issued by travel agent, airline or copy of e-tickets with your passport name on them
  • we do not require proof of purchase, but we do require a confirmed reservation. The Consulate-General of Japan is not responsible for anytickets that become unusable due to visa delay or denial

5.    Proof of hotel reservation confirmation 
  • in cases of overnight stay

6.    Visa fee (if applicable)
  • due when the visa has been issued


 
  • NOTE:
    • Please DO NOT staple documents together
    • Additional documentation may be required
    • No documents other than your passport will be returned
    • Transit Visas will take a minimum of five working days to be processed. There is NO urgent visa service
    • All applicants 18 years of age and over must appear in person when applying for application or collection of visa
    • Even with possession with a visa, final permission to enter Japan remains at the discretion of the immigration authorities
    • Visa are only valid from three months from date of issue, so applications open from three months before your intended date of arrival
    • 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)

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