How to apply for a Japanese visa? What materials are needed?

1. Application process

1. The visa applicant determines the purpose of going to Japan and draws up an itinerary plan.

2. Log in to the official website of the Japanese Embassy and Consulate in China, browse relevant visa application information and required materials, and download the visa application form.

3. Select an agency to handle visa application, prepare visa materials, and pay visa fees and visa service fees.

4. Waiting for visa application review or supplementary information.

5. Receive visa. After getting the visa, you should promptly and carefully check whether all the information on the visa is correct, especially whether the start and end time of the visa validity period and the number of days of stay are consistent with the application. Whether the personal information on the visa, such as the spelling of the name, is correct. If any errors are found, , should contact the embassy or consulate in time.

2. Visa materials

1. Group and individual sightseeing travel visas

1) Visas are issued to applicants for sightseeing purposes, except for sightseeing travel Short-term visits other than those for short-term visits do not fall within the scope of this type of visa issuance.

2) Group sightseeing trip: a group of less than 5 to 49 people, and the trip to Japan is within 15 days.

3) Individual sightseeing travel: Japan can issue individual tourist visas to a smaller number of Chinese tourists. Different from group tours, travel agencies from China and Japan do not need to send group leaders and tour guides.

4) If Chinese citizens need to apply for this type of visa, they must apply through various Chinese travel agencies authorized by the Japanese Embassy or Consulate General in China. Relevant visa procedures are handled by designated travel agencies.

2. Short-term business visa

1) Visa application form (download online or get it at the window).

2) White background photo (4.5 in length) cm, width 3.5~4.5cm) 1 piece.

3) Passport.

4) Temporary residence permit or certificate of residence (only for applications where the household registration is not within the consular area of ??the relevant embassy or consulate) ).

5) Professional certificate (only for applicants holding private passports).

6) A copy of the business license or business license of the unit to which they belong (only for applicants holding private passports) Applicants with private passports).

7) Copy of household registration book.

8) Please refer to the embassy website for details of the materials that the Japanese inviting unit should submit.

3. Spouse short-term stay visa

1) Issued to:

(1) Japanese who have lived in China for more than 1 year (excluding those without a visa) and the Chinese spouse of a person whose holder is valid for less than 6 months).

(2) If you have been to Japan and did not violate Japanese laws such as the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act during your stay in Japan.

(3) Those who do not meet the above conditions and cannot provide the following materials should apply for a visa in the general form of visiting relatives and friends. When applying for a multiple-visit visa, it must be confirmed that the couple has been married and lived together in China for more than one year, and the applicant has visited Japan more than once.

2) Required materials

(1) Visa application form (download online or pick up at the window).

(2) 1 photo with white background (length 4.5cm, width 3.5~4.5cm).

(3) Passport.

(4) Copies of the first page of the household registration booklet and the applicant’s personal page.

(5) Temporary residence permit or proof of residence (only for applications whose household registration is not within the consular area of ??the relevant embassy or consulate).

(6) Letter of reasons for applying for multiple visas (submitted only when applying for multiple visas).

(7) The applicant’s spouse (Japanese) also needs to submit a copy of the passport (including the home page, visa page, residence permit page, entry and exit record page) and a copy of the household registration (within 3 months after issuance) , it can be confirmed that the head of the household is Japanese and is married to the applicant).

(8) The applicant or spouse also needs to provide documents that can prove employment, such as the employment certificate of the person who is the main source of the family income, and the documents that can prove the income of the person who is the main source of the family income.

4. Visa to visit relatives and friends

1) Visa application form (download online or get it at the window).

2) 1 photo with white background (length 4.5cm, width 3.5~4.5cm).

3) Passport.

4) Copies of the first page of the household registration booklet and the applicant’s personal page.

5) Temporary residence permit or proof of residence (only for applications whose household registration is not within the consular area of ??the relevant embassy or consulate).

6) Materials that can prove the relationship with relatives or friends in Japan (such as notarized kinship certificates, photos, letters, etc.).

7) Please see the embassy website for details of the Japanese guarantee information and the materials required by the inviter.

5. Medical residence visa to Japan

1) The medical residence visa is issued to foreign patients who come to Japan for the purpose of receiving treatment in Japan (including short-term hospitalization for comprehensive examination) Visas for patients, etc.) and their accompanying persons.

2) Scope of admission: Not limited to treatment in medical institutions, but also including short-term hospitalization for comprehensive examinations, health examinations, dental treatment, recuperation, etc.

3) Issue multiple valid visas to foreign patients as needed.

Multiple-valid visas are only issued to people whose stay period is within 90 days. When applying for a multiple-valid visa, you need to submit a "Treatment Reservation Form" issued by a doctor.

4) The caregiver can be a relative or non-relative of the patient. The companion will be issued the same visa as the patient. However, the purpose of the accompanying person's visit to Japan is only to take care of the patient's daily life, and he is not allowed to engage in any remunerative activities.

5) The validity period is 3 years or depending on the patient’s condition, etc.

6) Period of stay, up to 6 months. The specific stay period depends on the patient's condition. If the planned stay exceeds 90 days, hospitalization must be a prerequisite. In this case, the foreign patient must obtain a Certificate of Eligibility from the Immigration Bureau of the Ministry of Justice through a staff member of the medical institution where he or she is hospitalized or a relative of the patient who lives in Japan.

7) Notes on visa application procedures

(1) Foreign patients who wish to receive treatment in Japanese medical institutions must refer to the identity guarantee agency (International Medical Exchange Coordinator) listed on the embassy website , travel agencies, etc.), and contact any of them to entrust medical treatment and other arrangements.

(2) Please confirm the acceptance of the medical institution through the identity guarantee agency, and obtain "a medical reservation certificate issued by the medical institution and an identity guarantee certificate issued by the identity guarantee agency" (please also obtain a treatment reservation if necessary) surface).

(3) Foreign patients need to submit the following materials when applying for a visa at Japanese embassies and consulates abroad. (Please submit the following 1~3 and 6 for the accompanying person.)

8) Passport.

9) Visa application form.

10) Photos.

11) "Certificate of reservation for medical treatment issued by a medical institution and identity guarantee certificate issued by an identity guarantee agency."

12) Materials proving that you have certain financial ability (bank balance certificate, etc.). In addition, the documents to be submitted will differ depending on the nationality of the foreign patient. For specific submission materials, please consult the embassy or consulate general in the consular district where you live.

13) Copy of household registration book.

(1) Temporary residence permit (only applicable to applications where the household registration is not within the technical area).

(2) Certificate of residence qualification (when it is necessary to stay for more than 90 days due to hospitalization and treatment).

(3) "Treatment Schedule" (when you need to visit Japan for multiple treatments).

3. Visa fees

4. Processing time

It usually takes 7-11 working days to apply for a Japanese visa

Extended information< /p>

Japan (Japanese: にっぽんこく, にほんこく, English: Japan), referred to as "Japan", is located in East Asia. The name of the country means "the land of the rising sun". Its territory consists of Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu. It consists of one large island and more than 7,200 small islands, with a total area of ??378,000 square kilometers. The main ethnic group is Yamato, Japanese is commonly spoken, and the total population is about 126 million.

In the middle of the 3rd century, Yamato, a larger country, appeared in its territory. In 645, Japan learned from the Tang Dynasty of China and carried out major reforms. In the late 12th century, the imperial power of the emperor declined and the era of shogunate rule entered. In the mid-1850s, the invasion of European and American powers forced Japan to abandon its "lockdown policy" and sign a series of unequal treaties. The Japanese people launched a struggle against aggression and shogunate rule. In 1868, Emperor Meiji returned to power and carried out the Meiji Restoration. He quickly joined the ranks of capitalist powers and gradually embarked on the path of militarism of aggression and expansion. He had repeatedly invaded China, North Korea and other Asian countries. After Japan surrendered in World War II, a new constitution was promulgated, transforming the country from an imperial system to a parliamentary and cabinet system with the emperor as the national symbol.

Japan is a highly developed capitalist country and the third largest economy in the world. It is resource-scarce and extremely dependent on imports, and its developed manufacturing industry is the main pillar of the national economy. Scientific research, aerospace, manufacturing, and education levels are among the best in the world. In addition, the cultural industries led by the animation and game industries and the developed tourism industry are also important symbols. Japan is a model for the world in many aspects such as environmental protection and resource utilization. Its citizens generally have good education, extremely high living standards and national quality. Traditional Japanese culture represented by tea ceremony, flower arrangement, calligraphy, etc. has been preserved to this day. ?

On December 8, 2017, Emperor Akihito’s abdication date is scheduled for April 30, 2019.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia—Japan Visa