When applying for a Japanese visa, is the deposit required to be 200,000?

Whether a deposit is required to apply for a Japanese visa mainly depends on the type of visa: a tourist visa may require a deposit, but a business visa and a visa to visit relatives and friends do not require a deposit.

Tourist visa

If the applicant cannot provide more detailed proof of assets, such as proof of annual income of 100,000, then generally a deposit is required. The deposit is around 50,000/person. The deposit does not need to be handed over to the travel agency. Instead, it must be deposited in the bank designated by the travel agency and go through the bank's third-party custody procedures.

Business visa, visiting relatives and friends visa

This type of visa is a visa where a Japanese client or relative or friend sends an invitation letter and provides a guarantee, so the applicant does not need to pay a deposit.

When applying for a Japanese visa, you can directly consult the travel agency or Japanese consulate.