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Guide to Japanese Visas

ATTENTION

Due to the complexity nature of visa requirements, we are UNABLE to respond to visa-related inquiries made through this website at the moment. We advise you to contact the Consular Section of the Embassy or Consulate General of Japan nearest you for more information and advice. Thank you.

1. If your purpose is a short-term stay...

(A stay of up to 90 days for tourism, business, visiting friends or relatives, etc. that does not include paid activities)

Click on the nationality of the visa applicant who will travel to Japan.

  • Russia or NIS countries
  • Philippines
  • Other nationalities (if a visa is necessary)
  • Other nationalities (If a visa is not required)

2. If your purpose is to work or a long-term stay...

(A stay during which the applicant performs paid work in Japan, a stay of over 90 days in Japan, etc.)

  • Work or long-term stay

Inquiries Concerning Visas

Phone: 03-5501-8431

(1) Automatic answering machine service (24 hours)

(2) Inquiries about visa examination status
(Note: Only in cases in which the application documents have been sent from the Japanese Embassy/or Consulate General to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Monday to Friday, 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-16:00

(3) Other inquiries about visas
Monday to Friday,
09:00-12:15 and 13:15-17:00

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