【Definition】 |
A foreign citizen planning to engage in paid work in Japan, study as a student or long-term residency. |
【Term of Stay】 |
Up to 5 years |
【Validity of Visa】 |
In general, a visa is only valid for one entry. A visa is valid for 3 months from the date of issue. Therefore, entry into Japan should occur within this time frame. A Multiple entry visa is valid for 1 to 5 years. Multiple entry visas can be issued to citizens of countries that Japan has bilateral agreements with. |
REQUIREMENTS:
☐ VALID PASSPORT:
Properly signed by bearer, must have at least one blank VISA page
☐ PROOF OF YOUR U.S. IMMIGRATION STATUS:
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Valid U.S. Permanent Resident Card (Green card) AND ☐ copy |
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Original Valid F1 Visa ☐ Original 1-20 with valid travel endorsement signature AND ☐ copies |
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Original Valid J1 Visa ☐ Original DS-2019 with valid travel endorsement signature AND ☐ copies |
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Other U.S. Visa holder ☐ Copy of your valid U.S. Visa |
☐ COMPLETED VISA APPLICATION FORM:
(Visa application - handwritten) (Visa application - fillable form for typing): The applicant must complete the visa application form in black pen or typed. Signature must be original.
On the application form, if there is a field not applicable, please write “N/A” or “None”.
☐ ONE PASSPORT SIZE PHOTOGRAPH:
2X2 inch photograph must be taken within the last six months with plain background
☐ ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY (COE) AND ☐ COPY:
Please have your proxy in Japan obtain a COE by submitting an application with the nearest Regional Immigration Bureau of the Ministry of Justice to the proxy’s place of work/residence in Japan (an application for Certificate of Eligibility cannot be made at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs).
For detailed information, please click here: www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/long/index.html
☐ VISA FEE:
Please refer to the Visa fee page. Payment method: We only accept CASH (exact amount) or Money Order. We do not accept credit cards or personal checks.
☐ PRE-PAID SELF-ADDRESSED RETURN ENVELOPE AND COMPLETED RELEASE OF LIABILITY: If you are applying by mail (only those applicants who reside in a remote area) OR in person, and wish to receive your processed Visa by mail, you must submit a PREPAID return envelope. You can use USPS (Priority or Express) or FedEx (no handwritten airbills). Please do not use UPS as we do not have a daily pick-up.
**DEPENDENTS of U.S. Military Personnel
Dependents of U.S. Military Personnel stationed in Japan are not required to obtain a visa to apply for landing permission at a port of entry in Japan, in accordance with the agreement between the U.S. and Japan (SOFA). Please bring your dependent entry approval and a copy of the dependent’s military ID card.
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