Visiting Japan – visa requirements
One of the most popular pages of the Japanese embassy web site is the visa section.
Japan has long been recognized as a popular tourist destination, especially for people in Western countries.
In this page, one could find all the information needed to acquire a visa to enter the country. Depending on what country one comes from, the requirements for an entry visa will differ.
The same thing applies to other types of visas, such as a working permit. This page also offers downloadable forms which can be used to send in an application for a visa to Japan.
In the United States, residents of Maryland, Virgina, and Washington DC can process their visa applications through the Japanese embassy web site. Residents of other states have to have their visa application processed through the nearest consulate or visa office.
One merely has to submit the following information:
- Purpose of visit
- Nationality and place of issue of passport.
The visa section has the following office hours:
Monday thru Friday, 9.30 am to 12.30 pm for drop offs and 9.30 am to 4.00 pm for pick ups.
Requirements for visas vary depending on the nature of the visa that one is applying for. There are varying types of visas available, from tourist to religious work. One can download comprehensive information, including the forms, from the web site itself.
Criteria for the issuance of a visa
There are general guidelines as to whether or not a person can be issued a visa. These are as follow:
- The applicant has a valid passport and can re-enter the country of his residence at any time.
- All the documents submitted should be authentic and complete.
- The activities that the individual will engage in while in Japan conform to the stipulations of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act.
- The individual does not fall under Article 5 of the mentioned Act.
I am a young Ghanaian man who want to continuous my education in japan . Basically the course that i would to study is building planning in order help me country and the Global world at large. I am looking forward to hear form you and your embassy location. Thank You.
Yours Faithfully
E.Q
Emma. Quaye.
February 22nd, 2008 at 7:41 am
Which country are you a citizen of? I suggest you take an appointment with your local japanese embassy.
March 15th, 2008 at 6:23 am
i need the forms to download and i cannot find it
May 11th, 2008 at 11:39 pm
Im 14 now, and when i’ll be 16, im planning to study in japan…
But since I want to spend the expenses by myself I was planning to work first. when Im 16, i will graduate from highschool here in the philippines
June 5th, 2008 at 1:21 am