Short Term Stay

2025/4/1
 
  • Short-Term Stay refers to temporary visits of up to 90 days with non-paid activities as the purpose of the trip
  • Nationals from countries that have visa exemption arrangements with Japan can enter without obtaining a visa.
  • Please print out all required documents and apply for a visa, as incomplete applications will not be accepted.
  • **PLEASE NOTE: Additional documents may be required after Consul’s review.
  • We only accept applications from applicants who have long-term resident status in the U.S.A. Applications from those who entered U.S. with B1/B2 visa or who are under U.S. visa exemption status will not be accepted.

Transit Visas



TransitOpen a new window 
 		 【Definition】 A foreign citizen traveling stand-by OR who must leave the airport while enroute to a third country, such as passengers with overnight flight connections or passengers arriving in Japan at one airport and departing from a different airport (example Narita to Haneda or vice versa). (For passengers who transit in Japan for immediate flight connections and are not required to go through immigration clearance, a visa is not required.)
 

Single-Entry Visas

Please select the nationality of the visa applicant traveling to Japan.
・China
・Russia
・CIS Countries and Georgia
・Philippines
・Vietnam
・Other Nationalities


If you are applying for a single-entry visa for tourism purposes, we recommend JAPAN eVISA, which allows you to apply, pay the visa fee, and receive your Japan visa online.
See the latest Information: https://www.la.us.emb-japan.go.jp/pdf/eVISA.pdf
FAQ about online application
For inquiries regarding JAPAN eVisa:
Email: japan-visa@bricks-corp.com (English only) 
eVISA hotline ☎ 202-499-1468 (English only, 24 hours) 

Multiple-Entry Visas

 


Temporary Visit for Business/Conference PurposesOpen a new window 
(MULTIPLE ENTRY)
 		 【Definition】 A foreign citizen traveling to Japan for business affairs, commerce, conferences, etc for business purposes. It is not permitted to perform activities to undertake revenue generating business operation or activities to receive remuneration.


Temporary Visit for Chinese Citizens OnlyOpen a new window
(MULTIPLE ENTRY)
 		 【Definition】 A Chinese citizen traveling to Japan for tourism, visit relatives/acquaintances, business affairs, commerce, conferences, symposium, short term study, internship etc. It is not permitted to perform activities to undertake revenue generating business operation or activities to receive remuneration.


Temporary Visit for 
Indian Citizens OnlyOpen a new window 
(MULTIPLE ENTRY)
 		 【Definition】 An Indian citizen traveling to Japan for tourism, visit relatives/acquaintances, business affairs, commerce, conferences, symposium, short term study, internship etc. It is not permitted to perform activities to undertake revenue generating business operation or activities to receive remuneration.


Temporary Visit for 
Philippines Citizens
(High- Income Earner) Open a new window 
(MULTIPLE ENTRY)
 		 【Definition】 A Philippines citizen traveling to Japan for tourism, visit relatives/acquaintances, business affairs, commerce, conferences, symposium, short term study, internship etc. It is not permitted to perform activities to undertake revenue generating business operation or activities to receive remuneration.


Temporary Visit for 
Indonesia or Vietnam Citizens Open a new window 
(MULTIPLE ENTRY)
 		 【Definition】 An Indonesia or Vietnam citizen traveling to Japan for tourism, visit relatives/acquaintances, business affairs, commerce, conferences, symposium, short term study, internship etc. It is not permitted to perform activities to undertake revenue generating business operation or activities to receive remuneration.

Other Visas

 


Visiting/Meeting Person(s) Who is Stationed in a U.S. Military BaseOpen a new window 
 		 【Definition】 A foreign citizen traveling to Japan for visiting relatives/acquaintances who reside in Japan as an U.S. military member (SOFA), not including business or academic purposes. It is not permitted to perform activities to undertake revenue generating business operation or activities to receive remuneration.


Applying for a visa with a COE (Certificate of Eligibility)Open a new window 
 		 Please have your proxy in Japan obtain a COE by submitting an application with the nearest Regional Immigration Bureau of the Ministry of Justice to the proxy’s place of work/residence in Japan (an application for Certificate of Eligibility cannot be made at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs).

【Definition】
A visa for visiting Japan for non-tourist purposes, such as for work, study abroad, or family stay.
The basic rule is to apply for a visa by attaching a "Certificate of Eligibility(COE)".
In some cases, you can apply for a visa without a COE.
If you have any questions after looking at the visa guide, please contact the visa section by e-mail.
Please state your name, nationality, visa name, and desired period of stay.
 
Additional documents for each COE type
 
Dependents =
Copy of "Residence card" OR "Japan visa sticker" of the principai visa holder
 
For detailed information, please click here: www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/long/index.htmlOpen a new window

*Applicants may submit a copy of Certificate of Eligibility (COE) instead of an original one. 

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