Japan•AsiaTemporary Visitor Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
14-21 days
Application Fee
3,000 JPY
Stay Duration
90 days
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Short-term visitor visa for tourism, business meetings, and family visits. Valid for up to 90 days. Required for citizens of countries without visa exemption arrangements with Japan.
The Temporary Visitor visa is the standard short-term visitor visa for tourism and business purposes. It does not permit paid work in Japan. Citizens of 74 countries have visa exemption arrangements and do not need to apply for this visa.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months months
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 6 months validity, 2 blank pages
Passport photos
2 photos, 2 inches x 1.4 inches, white background, recent
Visa application form
Completed and signed
Proof of funds
Bank statements showing ability to cover expenses
Flight itinerary
Round-trip flight reservation with applicant name
Accommodation details
Hotel bookings or invitation letter
Itinerary
Day-by-day schedule of stay in Japan
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Advantages
- Simple application process
- Widely available from Japanese embassies
- Sufficient for tourism and family visits
- Multiple entry option available
Considerations
- Cannot work in Japan
- Limited to 90-day stay
- No extension available for tourism purposes
- No pathway to permanent residency
Application Process
Complete application form
Fill in visa application form at embassy or consulate
Submit documents
Submit passport, photos, itinerary, proof of funds
Pay visa fee
Pay 3,000 JPY for single-entry or 6,000 JPY for multiple-entry
Receive visa
Visa stamp placed in passport
Application Forms
Visa Application Form
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