How to apply for a Japanese tourist visa with a US F1 visa

Theoretically, holding a US visa has nothing to do with applying for a Japanese visa. It is the US government's business to grant visas to the United States, and it is the Japanese government's business to grant visas to Japan.

At present, Japan is relatively relaxed about tourist visas. You only need to prove that you have enough financial resources to pay for the travel expenses and there is no obvious purpose of illegal stay.

Documents required to apply for a Japanese visa:

My personal passport (valid for more than six months)

Status of residence and copy

Visa application form (with a color photo with white background)

Copy of applicant’s ID card and household registration book

Copy of temporary residence permit (not required for applicants whose household registration is within the jurisdiction of the Embassy)

(1) The acquaintance history when the residence status is [Japanese spouse, etc.], [Permanent resident spouse, etc.], a copy of the marriage certificate and notarization, and the employment certificate and tax payment certificate of the spouse in Japan. (If you remarry, you need to provide a divorce agreement and a notarized certificate in addition)

(2) If you are a descendant of a Japanese and the status of residence is [Japanese spouse, etc.], a family relationship chart and a notarized certificate of kinship

(3) When the status of residence is long-term resident

A. Descendants of Japanese - the required information is as mentioned above (1)

B. If the parents remarry and live in Japan Above (2)

(4) When the status of residence is [family stay], a copy of the marriage certificate and a notarized certificate, and a notarized kinship certificate (relatives in Japan who hold non-employment status such as studying abroad, studying, etc. need to provide additional burdens) Relevant information on living expenses)

(5) Copies and notarized certificates of the highest academic degree obtained when the status of residence is [Study], [Study Abroad], Admission Permit, Copy of Admission Application, and Tuition Payer Proof of employment

(6) Proof of employment when the status of residence is [Cultural Activities], Japanese adoption notice

(7) Proof of residence when the status of residence is [Training], training schedule , a copy of the sending party’s business license

(8) A copy of the contract and academic qualification certificates when the status of residence is [Xingxing]

(9) The status of residence is [Skilled] A copy of the technical qualification certificate and a notarized certificate, proof of employment, and a copy of the contract

(10) A copy of the technical qualification certificate or the highest academic diploma when the residence status is [Technical] or [Humanities Knowledge/International Business] Documents and notarial certificates, copies of contracts, and employment certificates

(11) Employment certificates, company transfer orders, and company business license copies when the status of residence is [Intra-company transfer]

(12) A copy of the company registration book with my name when the status of residence is [Investment and Business]

(13) The status of residence is [Professor], [Research], [Education], [Law/Accounting] , [Medical], etc., you only need to provide 1 to 6 items

Visa time required

Under normal circumstances, it will take five working days starting from the day after the Japanese Consulate accepts the application ( Visas can be issued after excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Japanese government statutory holidays). However, if retained by the consulate, the visa time will exceed ten working days. The Japanese Consulate does not provide expedited service.