Consular Services

On March 27, 2023, electronic (online) application options for passports, certificates, and visas for entering Japan, as well as online payment options for fees for these consular services have been introduced in some domestic offices and Japanese overseas establishments. For more information on online applications and online payment options, please refer to the chart and links below.

• From February 1,2024, an eVISA (electronic visa) for a Short-term stay with a tourism purpose (single-entry) can be applied online and the fee can be paid online at Japanese overseas establishments in Australia, in addition to Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Kingdom and United States of America.

• For detailed information on online payments by credit card, please visit the links below:
  Manual for online payment by credit card
  FAQ about online payment by credit card
• To watch videos explaining online payment procedures, please visit the links below:
  Online payment of the consular fees: Japanese passports & certificates (English)
  Online payment of the consular fees: Visas for entering Japan (English)
• The list of the consular fees available for online payments by credit cards (PDF)

(Note) Payment currency is Japanese Yen. Exchange fees may be charged for credit cards issued outside Japan.

• To apply online for a Japanese passport/certificate/visa, please visit the links below:
  Online Application for Passports (Japanese)
  
  Online Application for Certificates (Japanese)
  
  The JAPAN eVISA system (electronic visa) (English)