Multiple-Entry Visa for Nationals of China

2015/4/17
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This Multiple Entry Visa is available to nationals of China for the purpose of BUSINESS ONLY in Japan. Paid or profit-making activities are prohibited on this visa. Each visit will be for a maximum of 15, 30 or 90 days, at the discretion of the Consulate-General of Japan.

Applicants must hold a valid long-term New Zealand visa (e.g. resident, work, etc.) and must be residing in the top half of the North Island (Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty Regions and Ruapehu District of Manawatu-Wanganui Region ONLY) to be eligible to apply at the Consulate-General of Japan. If you live in Canterbury, please contact the Consular Office in Christchurch. If you live elsewhere in the country, please consult the website of the Embassy of Japan in Wellington for required documentation and information on how to apply as it may differ.

Please find below eligibility conditions and lists of the documentation required to support your visa application. For information on how to submit the application, please see our 'How To Apply' section.

Eligibility for Applicant

Persons in the position of manager or above or employee working for more than 1 year in a company that fulfills ONE OF the following conditions (accompanying spouse and children who are applying together can also request multiple entry visa, if necessary)
  • (1) Government enterprises
  • (2) Companies listed on the stock exchange market
  • (3) Companies that have continual transactions with Japanese companies that are listed on the stock exchange in Japan
  • (4) Joint corporations that co-invested with Japanese companies that are listed on the stock exchange in Japan, and subsidiary companies or representative offices of those Japanese companies.
  • (5) Companies that are members of the Japan Chamber of Commerce (JCC) of the cities where embassies and consulates of Japan are located, and have their head offices located in Japan.

Required Documentation

  1. Valid passport
  2. One passport size photograph, taken within the last six months
  3. One completed original visa application form ( sample)
  4. Letter from your employer stating the period of your employment and position
  5. Copy of Company Registration Certificate
  6. Documents proving eligibility in one of the above categories (1)-(5)
  7. Letter of explanation stating the reason of applying for the multiple visa
  8. In the case of a spouse or child with no independent income, proof of kinship (birth certificate, marriage certificate etc.) with the principal applicant will be required
  9. Visa fee (if applicable) –due when the visa has been issued

NOTE:
  • Additional documentation may be required.
  • No documents other than your passport will be returned.
  • Temporary Visitor's Visas will take a minimum of five working days to be processed. There is no urgent visa service.
  • Even with possession with a visa, final permission to enter Japan remains at the discretion of the immigration authorities.
  • For further information, please see the FAQ section or contact us.

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