JAPAN eVISA
2024/8/21
How to Apply for an eVISA (YouTube)
eVisa Eligibility
- The eVISA (online application) is available ONLY for a short-term tourism visa (less than 90 days AND single entry).
- For all other types of visa applications, including a short-term business visa, a short-term relatives/friends visiting visa, a transit visa, a double-entry visa, and a short-term tourism multiple-entry visa, you are required to apply at the Consulate in person or by mail. Please see General Visa Information for the further information.
eVisa Issuance & Payment
After you have submitted all the required documents, it takes at least 5 business days to issue the eVISA.
- If your visa is approved, you will receive an email titled "Notice of visa fees".
- If you are NOT exempted from visa fees, you are required to pay visa fees (Video).
- Download eVisa through your account: How to display ”Visa issuance notice” at the airport.
Application & Required Documents
- 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).
- We do NOT accept any inquiries about the status of your visa applications as you can check the status through your visa application account.
- Please upload all the required documents listed within the Check List
Related information
- Online visa application (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
- Procedural flow from eVISA application to examinations for landing
- Registering an account
- eVISA FAQ
Contact: Inquiry about eVISA
- United States (excluding Alaska and Hawaii): 1-202-499-1468 (English)
- Email: Japan Visa Information Hotline: japan-visa@bricks-corp.com (Available language: English)
- List of Contacts