Work/Long Term Stay

2024/12/24
 

【Definition】

A foreign citizen planning to engage in paid work in Japan, study as a student or long-term residency.

【Term of Stay】

Up to 5 years

【Validity of Visa】

In general, a visa is only valid for one entry. A visa is valid for 3 months from the date of issue. Therefore, entry into Japan should occur within this time frame. A Multiple entry visa is valid for 1 to 5 years. Multiple entry visas can be issued to citizens of countries that Japan has bilateral agreements with.

Requirements

 


Valid Passport
 		 Properly signed by bearer, must have at least one blank VISA page


Proof of your U.S. Immigration Status
 
☐ Copy of Valid U.S. Permanent Resident Card (Green card)
☐ Copy of Valid U.S. Visa (if necessary, AND copy of I-797)
(If you have a valid F visa, AND I-20 with valid travel endorsement signature, (if applicable, copy of EAD card))
(If you have a valid J visa, AND DS-2019 with valid travel validation signature)


Completed Visa Application Form
 		  (Visa application formOpen a new window): The applicant must complete the visa application form in black pen or typed. Signature must be original.
On the application form, if there is a field not applicable, please write “N/A” or “None”.
 


One Passport Size Photograph
 		 2X1.4 inch photograph must be taken within the last six months with plain background
(A 2X2 inch photograph in also accepted.)


Certificate of Eligibility (COE) - original or a copy (If you have an electronic Certificate of Eligibility, please submit a printed copy)
 		 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


Visa Fee
 		 Please refer to the Visa Fee Page.
Payment method:We accept exact amount of CASH NOTES ONLY.
Coins, personal checks, cashers checks and money orders are not accepted.


Visa Fee payment Form
 		 Visa Fee Payment Form with One(1) Picture
 


Release of Liability
 		 Release of Liability


Passport Return Envelope
 		 U.S.POST PRIORITY MAIL or FEDEX Prepaid Envelope for return your passport:
  *USP, DHL, etc. will not be accepted.
Sender and recipient name and address must be yours.
If two or more people are applying at the same time, only ONE envelope is
required. Multiple passports will be returned together.
 

 

**DEPENDENTS of U.S. Military Personnel

Dependents of U.S. Military Personnel stationed in Japan are not required to obtain a visa to apply for landing permission at a port of entry in Japan, in accordance with the agreement between the U.S. and Japan (SOFA). Please bring your dependent entry approval and a copy of the dependent’s military ID card. 

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