JAPAN eVisa - Online Visa Application
NOTICE:Suspension of the eVisa processing during Christmas & New Years 2024
Please be aware that applications will not be processed during the holidays, and
hence no eVisas will be issued over this period.
Although you can still apply for an eVisa during this time, they will be processed in the new year.
We expect large numbers of eVisa applications after the holiday season, so be sure
to apply as early as possible, as processing may take much longer than usual
(currently 10 business days). Please allow ample time for processing. We do not
provide expedited services.
If you are travelling to Japan during the holidays, we advise you to take a
screenshot or print out your eVisa beforehand in case you have trouble accessing
your eVisa digitally or other technical issues.
Instead of applying for an eVisa, you may apply for a visa application in person at our office or through the agent.
(Available from 12pm EST 1st February 2024)
The eVISA (online application) is available
ONLY for Single-entry Tourism visas for short-term stays up to 90 days.
You CANNOT apply online for ALL OTHER TYPES of visas including a short-term stay visa for business/conference, visiting relatives/friends, transit, and a double/multiple-entry visa.
*Due to the high volume of applications, processing may take longer than usual (may take more than 10 business days). Please allow ample time for processing. We do not provide expedited services.
All other visa categories
ALL OTHER TYPES of visas including a short-term stay visa for business/conference, visiting relatives/friends, transit, and a double/multiple-entry visa, must be applied for either in person at the Consulate in Sydney, through an agent, or by post if you live in a distant location within NSW (Newcastle and northward, Lithgow and westward, Nowra and southward in NSW), and anywhere in NT.
eVisa required documents
Please check the required documents below carefully and upload all the documents to the system. If any document is missing, we cannot assess and will cancel your eVisa application.
Please use the self-checklist to ensure the requirements by yourself and provide all the support documents.
Passport
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*Ordinary passport ONLY for eVisa applications
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Facial Photo
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* If you hold a Bridging visa “A”, you need to change it to Bridging visa “B” beforehand. |
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Flight Information
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* You are not required to purchase the flight tickets, but you need a confirmed reservation. |
Bank statement/
transaction list |
Proof of your sufficient funds to pay for flight tickets, hotels and other travel expenses
* If you have another account with sufficient funds, you may provide it as well as your saving account information. If you are a minor with no bank account or do not have much money and your family can financially support you, you may provide the following.
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Proof of Residency |
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* You can upload 1 PDF or 3 jpeg files to each section. If you have more than that, you may upload files to any other section.
How to apply for an eVisa
Make an application
- To apply for an eVISA, please visit "JAPAN eVISA" (This is the ONLY official website. You will see "Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan" on the top left. Please beware of fraud websites looking similar to the Japan eVISA website).
How to upload the additional documents
We may request additional documents after reviewing your application.
We will send you an email if we need more information.
To proceed with your application, please upload the required documents to the eVisa system WITHIN 3 days. (Do NOT attach them to the email correspondence).
If you cannot submit the documents within 3 days, please tell us the reason. If you do not respond and the deadline has passed, we will cancel your application.
Instructions on how to upload these documents can be found in:
Once you have uploaded the required documents to the eVisa system, please notify us by replying to the email.
eVisa Issuance and Payment ( CREDIT CARD payment only )
- If your visa is approved, you will receive an email titled "Notice of visa fees".
- Applicants who have applied for the eVisa (online visa) must pay for the fee by credit card online (Details/ Video).
- Download eVisa through your account: How to display ”Visa issuance notice” at the airport.
FAQ
We do NOT accept any enquiries about the status of your visa applications as you can check the status through your visa application account.
Visa exemption countries & regions for short-term stays
List of 70 Countries and Regions
Contact
- Japan Visa Information Hotline (Visa telephone assistance 24/7)
*Please mention your nationality/citizenship and place of your residence in your email.