The selected purpose of the visit determines the visa's cost, processing times, and the list of required supporting documents. The purpose of the visit is often specified in the application form alongside the visa type or category and may also be indicated directly on the visa itself.
Description of the visa, its purpose, conditions, peculiarities of issuance, and guidelines for utilization.
Allows nationals from specific countries to enter Japan without a visa for tourism, family visits, business meetings or study purposes for up to 90 days. On entering Japan, all holders of foreign passports are photographed and fingerprinted. Employment during the stay is not permitted.
Consular fee
A fee levied for the processing and evaluation of an application. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances. In certain instances, the payment of supplementary fees may be required.
Free of charge
Last updated 2025-11-13
Activity type:
Leisure, tourism
, study
, business
, other