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| | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? | | British | Yes | 1 | Yes | | Australian | Yes | 3 | Yes | | Canadian | Yes | 3 | Yes | | USA | Yes | 3 | Yes | | OtherEU | Yes | 1/2 | Yes | | Japanese | | | |
PASSPORTS: Passport valid for the duration of intended stay in Japan required by all.
Note: Whether or not they hold a visa, visitors who do not possess visible means of support for their stay, onward or return tickets and other documents for their next destination may be refused entry.
VISAS: Required by all except the following:
(a) 1. nationals of Austria, Germany, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Switzerland and the UK for a stay of up to six months*;
(b) 2. nationals of all other EU countries not mentioned above for a stay of up to three months;
(c) 3. nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Estonia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Lesotho, Malta, Mauritius, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, Surinam, Tunisia, Turkey, Uruguay and the USA for a stay of up to three months;
(d) nationals of Brunei for a touristic stay of up to 14 days.
Note: *Nationals who are permitted to stay for six months will initially be granted a stay of up to three months and may then apply, while in Japan, to the local Immigration Department for an extension of up to a further three months. Such extensions are at the discretion of the immigration authorities in Japan. For further information contact the Consulate (or Consular Section at Embassy); see Contact Addresses section.
Types of visa and cost: Temporary Visitor, Working, General/Student and Transit. Prices vary greatly according to nationality, the exchange rate and nature of intended visit. Some visas are free, some cost £17.50 (single-entry) and £34.50 (double/multiple-entry), some transit visas cost £4. Business visas for UK nationals cost £6.50. Contact the Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy) for further details.
Validity: Varies greatly according to nationality and purpose of visit. Most single-entry visas are valid for three months (extensions for another three months granted at the discretion of Immigration Department in Japan); double-entry and multiple-entry visas for 12 months. Enquire at the Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy) for further details.
Application to: Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Contact Addresses section. Applications for all visas must be made in person.
Application requirements: Temporary Visitor Visas: (a) Valid passport. (b) One or two completed application forms. (c) One or two passport-size photos. (d) Return air/sea ticket or copy. (e) Fee (cash only). (f) Proof of sufficient funds for stay (eg recent bank statement). (g) Proof of accommodation or travel itinerary. Working and General/Student Visas: (a)–(f) and, (g) A letter of invitation from person/company in Japan may also be requested in certain cases; (h) A letter of invitation from person or company in Japan may also be requested. Various other requirements are specified depending on what type of job or educational activity will be undertaken in the country; (i) A Certificate of Eligibility (original and a photocopy), endorsed by the Ministry of Justice prior to application for the visa itself, is highly recommended in order to speed up the visa processing time. For more information check with the Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); (j) Pre-paid SAE for return of passport by post.
Working days required: Five for applications that do not need referral to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tokyo. Up to four weeks if referral is needed. For those nationals that possess a Certificate of Eligibility the processing time will be reduced to three days. Some visas may take three months or longer. Contact the nearest Consulate (or Consular section of the Embassy) for more information.
Temporary residence: Contact the nearest Consulate (or Consular section of the Embassy) for more information.
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