✅ Japan Tourist Visa (Short-Term Stay) – Checklist & Guide

Planning to explore Japan for tourism, leisure, or visiting friends and family? The Japan Tourist Visa (Short-Term Stay) allows stays of up to 90 days for non-visa-exempt travelers.

Here’s everything you need to know before applying:

📌 General Requirements

• Valid residence permit from your home country or country of residence (valid beyond your return date).

• Completed Japan Visa Application Form.

• Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity and 2 blank pages).

• Recent passport-sized photographs (Japanese visa specifications).

• Visa fee payment receipt (if applicable – depending on nationality).

📂 Required Documents

1. Visa Application Form – fully filled and signed.

2. Passport – valid + photocopies of relevant pages.

3. Residence Permit – valid permit from your home country or country of residence (original + copy).

4. Photograph – 4.5 cm x 4.5 cm, taken within 6 months, white background.

5. Flight Itinerary – round-trip flight reservation.

6. Proof of Accommodation – hotel bookings or invitation letter from host in Japan.

7. Daily Schedule/Itinerary in Japan (Taizai Yoteihyo) – a day-by-day outline of your planned activities.

8. Proof of Funds – recent bank statements (last 3–6 months), payslips, or sponsorship letter.

9. Employment/Study Proof:

   • If employed: employer letter confirming job role, salary, and approved leave.

   • If self-employed: business registration and tax records.

   • If a student: official letter from school/university.

10. Invitation Letter & Guarantee Letter (if applicable) – if visiting family/friends in Japan, plus proof of their residence status.

11. Cover Letter – explaining purpose of visit and duration of stay.

💰 Visa Fees

• Single-entry visa: approx. ¥3,000 (~£16 / $20)

• Multiple-entry visa: approx. ¥6,000 (~£32 / $40)

• Transit visa: approx. ¥700 (~£4 / $5)
  (Fees vary by nationality. Some applicants may be exempt.)

⏳ Processing Time

• Standard processing: 5–7 working days (after submission at the Embassy/Consulate).

• Apply at least 1 month before travel to avoid delays.

🔑 Key Notes

• Japan requires a daily travel itinerary to be submitted.

• Sponsorship documents are required if another person is funding the trip.

• Applications must be submitted at the Japanese Embassy/Consulate responsible for your area.

• Visa approval is not guaranteed; strong documentation increases chances.

🤝 Our Services – How We Help You

We provide complete Japan Tourist Visa support for residents of any country, making your application stress-free:

• ✅ Appointment Booking – we guide you in scheduling your embassy submission.

• ✅ Application Form Support – professional assistance completing the Japan visa application form.

• ✅ Document Preparation – help in organizing all supporting documents.

• ✅ Hotel & Flight Reservations – generating reservations for visa purposes (with flexibility to update after approval).

• ✅ Travel Insurance Assistance – help arranging travel insurance if required.

• ✅ Itinerary Assistance – we help create your mandatory daily schedule (Taizai Yoteihyo).

• ✅ Tailored Advice – guidance on sponsorship letters, invitation letters, and proof of funds.

• ✅ Step-by-Step Support – from start to finish, we prepare you for a smooth application.

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