Japanese visa processing conditions latest Japanese visa policy 2023

Regarding the visa for foreigners to go to Japan, it is generally necessary to obtain a Japanese visa. Since China (except Hongkong, Macau and Taiwan Province Province) is not a visa-free country, Japanese people need to obtain a Japanese visa in advance to visit Japan at any time. It should be noted that a visa is only one of the conditions for foreigners to enter Japan, not a guarantee for them to enter Japan.

A single visa refers to a valid visa. The validity period is 3 months from the day after the issuance date. If you don't enter the country for immigration review within this period, your visa will be invalid.

Multiple visas refer to visas that can be used multiple times within the validity period, also known as "multiple visas". The validity of several visas varies according to the type of visa.

In addition, the validity period cannot be extended.

In addition, please note that validity period and stay time are not the same concept. If multiple visas with a validity period of three years and a stay time of 90 days are issued, the maximum stay time of a single visa is 90 days (excluding the day of entry), and multiple entry examinations can be conducted within three years from the day after the issuance date. Please be sure to confirm the contents of the visa after obtaining it.

Prepare materials

1, passport

The back of the passport should be signed by the holder himself; The validity period must be at least half a year (the passport must expire at least half a year from the date of application); Passport has at least 2 blank pages for visa use; If you have an old passport, you must provide it all.

Step 2 take photos

3 2-inch (3.5cm×4.5cm) photos taken in recent 6 months, with white background or blue background.

3. ID card

Copy the front and back, and the content must be clear.

4. Household registration book

Please provide copies of every page of all members in my household registration book. If it is a collective account, please provide a copy of the first page of the account book and a copy of my page.

5. Personal data sheet

Please fill in all the contents in the application form for Japanese tourism entry carefully. The authenticity and completeness of this information will directly affect the visa results.

6. Personal Information Processing Consent

Visa process (1) Conditions for applying for a visa

China citizens other than compatriots from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan who want to travel to Japan must apply for a Japanese visa in advance.

In principle, visa applicants must meet the following conditions: the applicant holds a valid passport; The application materials are true and conform to the regulations; The activities, identity and length of stay of the applicant in Japan meet the requirements of the Law on the Administration of Entry and Exit Countries and the Recognition of Refugees (hereinafter referred to as the Entry Law); The applicant does not belong to the items listed in Item 1 of Article 5 of the Immigration Law.

Holders of "diplomatic", "official" and "general official" passports must go through institutions designated by the foreign ministries of People's Republic of China (PRC) and People's Republic of China (PRC), and visa procedures for other applicants must go through institutions designated by Japan (please refer to the website of embassies and consulates in China, Japan for details). Students studying at public expense and spouses of Japanese who have lived in China for a long time can directly contact the Visa Office of the Consular Section of the Japanese Embassy in China to apply for a visa.

During the epidemic, Japan's visa policy was adjusted. For details, please refer to the website of China Embassy and Consulate in Japan.

(2) Types of visas

Diplomacy, public, professor, art, religion, reporting; Investment management, legal accounting business, medical care, research, education, technology, international business of humanistic knowledge, service transfer within enterprises, business promotion, skills, skill practice and specific skills; A highly specialized position; Cultural activities, short-term stagnation; Studying abroad, studying at home; Specific activities; Permanent residents, spouses of permanent residents, Japanese spouses, permanent residents, etc.

(3) visa application procedures

To apply for a visa to Japan, we must first make clear the purpose of going to Japan. The purpose of going to Japan is different, and the procedure of applying for a visa will change accordingly. However, no matter what the purpose of going to Japan is, applying for a Japanese visa first requires an inviting unit (person) from Japan or a delegation unit from China. If there is a group unit in China, we must strictly follow the requirements of the group unit. If applicants need to go through the visa formalities in person, they need to prepare two parts of materials (Japanese and China). It's best to consult embassies and consulates in China in advance about the requirements of accreditation (see "Country Service" for contact information).

Regarding the specific issues of visa processing in Japan, it is recommended to apply for Japan.