Who Needs a Japan Business Visa?

  • You are from a country that is subject to Japan Visa requirements
  • You are traveling to Japan for business-related purposes, such as attend a meeting or a conference, for business talks or negotiations, etc.

What are the Documents Required for a Japan Business Visa Application?

  • Japan Busines Visa Application Form, completed and signed. You can download a copy of the application form from the website of the Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • Complete all the fields, even if it does not apply to you: simply write “N/A” rather than leave it blank.
  • Your passport,which must be valid for at least another six months and have at least two blank pages for the visa to be affixed in.
  • Passport-size pictures of yourself, with the following specifications:
  1. Dimensions: 4.5cm x 4.5cm
  2. White background
  3. Taken in the last six months
  4. You must be staring straight ahead, with a neutral facial expression
  5. Your entire face has to be visible
  6. Your name and birthdate have to be written on the back
  • Flight Itinerary. Include a detailed plan of your arrival and departure dates, flight reservation number, your name, etc. You don’t have to actually purchase the ticket.
  • Daily Itinerary of your activities in Japan. You can find a sample itinerary for Japan Visa at the website of the Japan Ministry of Foreign Affair.
  • Letter from your employer, written in a letter with the company’s letterhead. The letter must state your position in the company and the details of your trip (purpose, duration).
  • If you are the company’s owner: Business registration form
  • Letter of Invitation from the company in Japan, which is stamped with the company seal and states the reason and purpose of the invitation. The letter must be addressed to the Japanese Embassy.
  • Letter of Guarantee from the inviting company in Japan, stamped with the company seal.
  • The Registration Certificate of the Japanese company.
  • Civil registration documents, as required (birth/marriage certificate, etc.)
  • Proof of sufficient financial means to cover the duration of your stay:
  • If you are financing your own trip: Bank statements issued in the past three months and the latest Income Tax Returns
  • If a Guarantor is financing your trip (or part of it): A Letter of Guarantee and the Guarantor’s Income Certificate issued within the last three months

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