Japan Visa

Visa requirements:

• Japan Tourist Visa Application Form, completed and signed. You can download a copy of the application form from the website of the Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs . Complete all the fields. If one does not apply to you, write “N/A” rather than leave it blank.
• Your passport valid for at least another six months and have at least two blank pages for the visa to be affixed in.
• Passport-size pictures of yourself, with the following specifications:
  • Dimensions: 4.5cm x 4.5cm
  • White background
  • Taken in the last six months
  • You must be staring straight ahead, with a neutral facial expression
  • Your entire face has to be visible
  • Your name and birthdate have to be written on the back
• Flight Itinerary. Include a detailed plan of your arrival and departure dates, flight reservation number (you don’t have to actually purchase the ticket), your name, etc.
• Daily Itinerary. You have to include an itinerary of your daily activities in Japan. You can find a sample itinerary for Japan Visa at the website of the Japan Ministry of Foreign Affair.
  • If you have a guarantor in Japan:
    • Invitation Letter from the Guarantor
    • If they will help finance your stay: Letter of Guarantee and their Income Certificate issued within the last three months
• Residence Certificate, if they are a foreign resident of Japan
• If you are financing your own trip: Bank Statements from the last three months

• Your latest Income Tax Returns (if you do not have an ITR, you may be able to submit a letter explaining the reason why).
• If you are visiting someone (friend or family) include proof of relationship, such as:
  • For relatives/family members: civil status documents, such as birth or marriage certificates
  • For friends: Pictures together, receipts, phone call details, and a letter explaining your relationship
• If you are employed: No Objection Certificate or a Letter of Employment from your employer.
• Civil status documents (as required): Birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc.