Japan Tourist Visa

A traveler with a Short-Term Visa can stay in Japan for up to 90 days. The visit could be for a variety of reasons, including tourism, visiting friends or family, or attending business meetings. This visa does not allow travelers to participate in remunerative activities.

The following three types of visas are available to applicants from countries other than China, Russia, the CIS (Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Ukraine), Georgia, the Philippines, or Vietnam. These are the following:

• Single Entry Visa
• Multiple Entry Visa
• Multiple Entry Visa (for Business Purposes and Cultural or Intellectual Figures)

Single Entry Visa

Single-entry visas are used for short-term business travels, visits to relatives and friends, and tourism, among other things. The activities listed below are relevant to each of the stated goals of the visit:

Business Affairs

• Participation in meetings, cultural exchange, exchange between municipalities, sports exchange, etc., or
• Business liaison, conference, business meeting, contract signing, after-sales service, advertising, market research, etc.

Visiting Relatives/ Acquaintances

• Visiting relatives/acquaintances include spouse, blood relatives, relatives by affinity (up to the third degree), or friends.

After receiving the filed application, the Embassy of Japan/consulate-general of Japan takes up to one (1) week to review it. In addition, this visa is only valid for three (3) months and cannot be renewed.

Multiple Entry Visa

This visa is for business trips, visits to relatives/acquaintances, tourism, and other non-revenue-generating activities, and travelers from the Pacific Islands, India, Qatar, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Mongolia can stay for 15, 30, or 90 days with a visa validity of 1, 3, 5, or 10 years with this visa.

With a visa validity of 1, 3, 5, or 10 years, travelers from the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Colombia, Ecuador, Saint Vincent, and the Grenadines, Saudi Arabia, and Saint Christopher and Nevis (PDF) can remain for 15, 30, or 90 days. This visa is for business trips, visits to relatives/acquaintances, tourism, and other non-revenue-generating activities.

Japan tourist visa Fees

• Single-entry visa: Approximately 3,000 yen.
• Double-entry or multiple-entry visa: Approximately 6,000 yen.
• Transit visa: Approximately 700 yen.

Note:Fees are collected in the currency of the country (region) where the Embassy/Consulate General is located.

Variations in Fees:

• Depending on the purpose of your visit and your nationality, visa fees may vary or may not be required.

No Fees for Unissued Visas:

• If the visa application is not approved and the visa is not issued, no fees are required.

Japan Tourist visa Processing Time

The processing time for a visa application varies based on several factors, including the information stated in the application and the purpose of the visit. Here is a breakdown of the processing time:

Standard Processing (Tourist, Short-term Visits, etc.):

• Visa issuance typically takes 5 working days from the day following the date of receipt of the application, assuming there are no issues with the application.

Possible Delays:

• It’s important to note that processing times may be extended if there is a high volume of visa applications received within a short period. In such cases, applicants should anticipate longer processing times.

Content-Related Issues:

• If there are any problems or discrepancies in the content of the application, the Embassy/Consulate General may need to transmit the application to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tokyo for further examination. This can significantly extend the processing time, and visa issuance may take more than a month in such cases.

Work or Long-Term Stay Visa Applications:

• For visa applications related to work or long-term stays, it is strongly recommended that applicants obtain a Certificate of Eligibility from the regional Immigration bureau in Japan before submitting their visa application. Failure to submit this certificate can lead to significantly extended processing times, typically ranging from one to three months, regardless of the content of the application.

Validity of the Visa

Single-Entry Visas:

• Valid for a single entry into Japan.
• Period of validity is three months.
• Visa bearer must apply for landing and undergo an examination before visa expiry.
• Visa becomes invalid upon application for landing or reaching the expiry date, whichever comes first.

Extension of Visa Validity:

• Not possible for single-entry visas.
• If a foreign national in Japan wishes to extend their period of stay, they should consult with the regional immigration bureau.

Multiple-Entry Visas:

• Issued to business travelers and others.
• Period of validity ranges from one to five years.
• Multiple-entry visas can be used any number of times during their period of validity.

Japan tourist visa documents for Indians

• Passport
• Proof of Funds
• Marriage Certificate
• Employment Documents
• Visa Application Form
• Letter of Guarantee
• Letter of Invitation (Single/ Multiple Entry)
• List of Applicants included in the application
• Travel Itinerary, and many more.