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Japan
TOURIST AND BUSINESS VISA TO JAPAN
TOURIST VISA
Purpose:
Individual or group tourist trips;
Visiting friends or relatives;
Short-term studies (e.g., language courses, workshops).
Processing Time:
Document preparation (form filling, interview appointment) — up to 7 business days;
Visa issuance — 5–10 business days.
Visa Validity:
Up to 90 days stay (common durations: 15 or 30 days);
Single or multiple entry, depending on your financial status and visa history.
Required Documents:
Valid passport (at least 6 months beyond the planned departure from Japan);
Visa application form (in English or Japanese);
Photograph (4.5 × 4.5 cm, taken within the last 6 months);
Travel itinerary (list of cities, hotels, travel dates);
Hotel reservation or invitation letter from friends/relatives;
Flight reservation (do not purchase tickets before visa approval);
Financial documents: bank statement with a minimum balance of $2500–3000;
Employment certificate (if applicable, stating position and salary).
BUSINESS VISA
Purpose:
Business meetings and negotiations;
Participation in conferences, forums, and seminars;
Contract signing and business consultations.
Processing Time:
Application review — 5–7 business days.
Visa Validity:
Up to 90 days;
Single or multiple entry (multiple-entry visas are typically granted to frequent business travelers).
Required Documents:
Valid passport (at least 6 months validity remaining);
Visa application form (in English or Japanese);
Photograph (4.5 × 4.5 cm);
Official invitation letter from the Japanese company (with trip details);
Detailed itinerary in Japan;
Employment certificate (with job title, salary, and purpose of travel);
Letter of guarantee (if the inviting company covers expenses);
Financial documents (bank statement, salary certificate).
IMPORTANT NOTES:
A visa does not guarantee entry into Japan — final approval is at the discretion of the border control authorities;
Invitations from relatives, friends, or business partners increase the chances of visa approval;
For stays longer than 90 days, you must apply for a work, student, or other long-term visa.