Visiting Japan (Japanese Visa information / requirements)

2023/9/15

Temporary Visa: Business

Visa applications must be made IN PERSON.
An appointment is required by telephone(9480-1800) in advance.

In order to apply for a temporary visitor’s visa on the business purpose for a stay not exceeding 90 days for Japan, applicants must provide all of the following documents:

* If you wish to obtain a multiple entry visa, please click here for further information.

REQUIREMENTS

          ※Please do NOT staple the documents together 

1．One completed visa application form
　　※You must answer all the questions. If there is nothing to write for a particular question, please write "None" or "N/A".

2．One passport photo
       - 4.5cm x 3.5cm
       - Taken within 6 months
       - Plain white background
       - On glossy photo paper

3．A valid passport
　　※Your passport must remain valid during the period of stay in Japan.  

4．Your current Australian Visa (VEVO) :Visa Status Confirmation from the Visa Entitlement Verification
    Online (VEVO) System 
       -Access VEVO website and bring the printed VEVO information as your latest visa status
       -Visa `Grant Notice' is NOT acceptable
       -If you hold a Bridging visa A, you need to change it to Bridging visa B beforehand
       
         ※If your current Australian visa is linked to your previous passport, please bring it as well.
　　　※If you hold a tourist/visitor visa, we cannot accept your application. 

5. Flight booking confrmation (full flight details from an accredited travel agent or airline) including the following particulars;
      - Traveler's full name
      - Departure & Arrival dates and time in and out of Japan
　　
         ※We do not require the purchase of tickets, but we do require a confirmed reservation.
            We are not responsible for tickets which may be unusable due to the delay or denial of a visa.

6．Official letter from your company in Australia, including the following details;
  • confirmation of your employment
  • the purpose of the trip
  • that the expenses incurred during the trip will be defrayed by the company
7．Letter of invitation from the company in Japan
 

NOTES

  • A person staying in Australia with a tourist/visitor visa can apply only in her/his own country.
  • The Consulate-General of Japan will not make copies. Documents must be original or certified copies.
  • Documents will not be returned. If you need to keep your original documents, please bring the original and one copy.
  • Additional documents may be required if necessary.
  • Processing time is roughly 5 business days; however, it may take longer depending on the situation. 
  • There is NO priority processing service. Therefore, early preparation for visa application is highly recommended.  
  • Visas are valid for 3 months from the date of issue. Applicants may apply for visas 3 months prior to entering Japan.
 
　

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