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The Japan Tourist Visa is a sticker visa issued for tourism and visiting relatives or other eligible short-term travel purposes in Japan. It is a single-entry visa with a validity of three (3) months and generally allows a maximum stay of fifteen (15) days, depending on the embassy’s decision. The usual processing time is approximately 7 to 10 working days.
Japan Tourist Visa Single Entry
Japan Tourist Visa Document Requirements
Documents Needed for Business Owners
Valid passport with a minimum validity of six (6) months and at least two (2) blank pages.
All old passports, if any.
Two recent passport-size photographs, size 2 inches × 1.4 inches.
Invitation Letter, if applicable.
Documents showing the relationship with the guarantor, if applicable.
Income Tax Certificate for the last three (3) years.
Personal bank statement for the last six (6) months.
Bank Solvency Certificate.
Guarantee Letter, if the trip expenses are sponsored by a guarantor in Japan.
Guarantor’s income proof, Tax Certificate, or bank statement, if sponsored.
Residence Certificate or Juminhyo of the guarantor, if sponsored.
Zairyu Card or Japanese Residence Card copy, if applicable.
Passport copy, if the guarantor is a foreign national.
Family Register or Koseki Tohon, if the guarantor is a Japanese national.
Relative’s passport copy, including all visa pages if the relative is a foreign national, if visiting a relative.
Proof of relationship with the relative, if applicable.
Trade License, notarized and translated into English.
Certificate of Incorporation, if applicable.
Relevant pages of the Company Memorandum.
Visiting card.
Business bank statement for the last six (6) months.
Business Bank Solvency Certificate.
Blank company letterhead pages.
Documents Needed for Employees
Valid passport with a minimum validity of six (6) months and at least two (2) blank pages.
All old passports, if any.
Two recent passport-size photographs, size 2 inches × 1.4 inches.
Invitation Letter, if applicable.
Documents showing the relationship with the guarantor, if applicable.
Income Tax Certificate for the last three (3) years.
Personal bank statement for the last six (6) months.
Bank Solvency Certificate.
Guarantee Letter, if the trip expenses are sponsored by a guarantor in Japan.
Guarantor’s income proof, Tax Certificate, or bank statement, if sponsored.
Residence Certificate or Juminhyo of the guarantor, if sponsored.
Zairyu Card or Japanese Residence Card copy, if applicable.
Passport copy, if the guarantor is a foreign national.
Family Register or Koseki Tohon, if the guarantor is a Japanese national.
Relative’s passport copy, including all visa pages if the relative is a foreign national, if visiting a relative.
Proof of relationship with the relative, if applicable.
Official No Objection Certificate (NOC).
Office ID Card.
Salary Certificate or payslips.
Salary statement for the last six (6) months.
Visiting card.
Documents Needed for Students
Valid passport with a minimum validity of six (6) months and at least two (2) blank pages.
All old passports, if any.
Two recent passport-size photographs, size 2 inches × 1.4 inches.
Invitation Letter, if applicable.
Documents showing the relationship with the guarantor, if applicable.
Income Tax Certificate for the last three (3) years.
Personal bank statement for the last six (6) months.
Bank Solvency Certificate.
Guarantee Letter, if the trip expenses are sponsored by a guarantor in Japan.
Guarantor’s income proof, Tax Certificate, or bank statement, if sponsored.
Residence Certificate or Juminhyo of the guarantor, if sponsored.
Zairyu Card or Japanese Residence Card copy, if applicable.
Passport copy, if the guarantor is a foreign national.
Family Register or Koseki Tohon, if the guarantor is a Japanese national.
Relative’s passport copy, including all visa pages if the relative is a foreign national, if visiting a relative.
Proof of relationship with the relative, if applicable.
Student ID Card.
No Objection Certificate from the school, college, or university.
Documents Needed for Retired Persons
Valid passport with a minimum validity of six (6) months and at least two (2) blank pages.
All old passports, if any.
Two recent passport-size photographs, size 2 inches × 1.4 inches.
Invitation Letter, if applicable.
Documents showing the relationship with the guarantor, if applicable.
Income Tax Certificate for the last three (3) years.
Personal bank statement for the last six (6) months.
Bank Solvency Certificate.
Guarantee Letter, if the trip expenses are sponsored by a guarantor in Japan.
Guarantor’s income proof, Tax Certificate, or bank statement, if sponsored.
Residence Certificate or Juminhyo of the guarantor, if sponsored.
Zairyu Card or Japanese Residence Card copy, if applicable.
Passport copy, if the guarantor is a foreign national.
Family Register or Koseki Tohon, if the guarantor is a Japanese national.
Relative’s passport copy, including all visa pages if the relative is a foreign national, if visiting a relative.
Proof of relationship with the relative, if applicable.
Retirement documents.
Pension Book, if available.
Documents Needed for Doctors
Valid passport with a minimum validity of six (6) months and at least two (2) blank pages.
All old passports, if any.
Two recent passport-size photographs, size 2 inches × 1.4 inches.
Invitation Letter, if applicable.
Documents showing the relationship with the guarantor, if applicable.
Income Tax Certificate for the last three (3) years.
Personal bank statement for the last six (6) months.
Bank Solvency Certificate.
Guarantee Letter, if the trip expenses are sponsored by a guarantor in Japan.
Guarantor’s income proof, Tax Certificate, or bank statement, if sponsored.
Residence Certificate or Juminhyo of the guarantor, if sponsored.
Zairyu Card or Japanese Residence Card copy, if applicable.
Passport copy, if the guarantor is a foreign national.
Family Register or Koseki Tohon, if the guarantor is a Japanese national.
Relative’s passport copy, including all visa pages if the relative is a foreign national, if visiting a relative.
Proof of relationship with the relative, if applicable.
BMDC Certificate.
Documents Needed for Advocates
Valid passport with a minimum validity of six (6) months and at least two (2) blank pages.
All old passports, if any.
Two recent passport-size photographs, size 2 inches × 1.4 inches.
Invitation Letter, if applicable.
Documents showing the relationship with the guarantor, if applicable.
Income Tax Certificate for the last three (3) years.
Personal bank statement for the last six (6) months.
Bank Solvency Certificate.
Guarantee Letter, if the trip expenses are sponsored by a guarantor in Japan.
Guarantor’s income proof, Tax Certificate, or bank statement, if sponsored.
Residence Certificate or Juminhyo of the guarantor, if sponsored.
Zairyu Card or Japanese Residence Card copy, if applicable.
Passport copy, if the guarantor is a foreign national.
Family Register or Koseki Tohon, if the guarantor is a Japanese national.
Relative’s passport copy, including all visa pages if the relative is a foreign national, if visiting a relative.
Proof of relationship with the relative, if applicable.
Bar Council Certificate.
Important Notes
This checklist is a basic checklist.
Additional documents may be required while processing your application.
Visa fees may change at any time according to the embassy’s demand.
Our Simple 3-Step Application Process
Submit Your Documents: Send the required documents by email or submit them directly at our office.
Pay the Processing Fee: Confirm your application by paying our standard processing fee.
Get Your Visa Result: Receive Your Visa: Once approved, your Visa will be available for collection at VFS with passport.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The Japan Tourist Visa is a sticker visa issued for tourism and visiting relatives or other eligible short-term travel purposes in Japan.
The Japan Tourist Visa is a single-entry visa.
The Japan Tourist Visa is valid for three (3) months.
The Japan Tourist Visa generally allows a maximum stay of fifteen (15) days, depending on the embassy’s decision.
The usual processing time is approximately 7 to 10 working days.
A Guarantee Letter, guarantor’s income proof, Tax Certificate, or bank statement, Residence Certificate or Juminhyo, and other applicable guarantor documents may be required.
