JAPAN eVISA

2026/5/26
 


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.
  •  Remain in the United States from the time of application until the visa is issued
  •  Reside in Michigan State or Ohio State
  •  The application must be submitted within three months of the scheduled departure date. (You must enter Japan within three months of the visa issuance date.)
     

eVisa Issuance & Payment

    After you have submitted all the required documents, it takes at least 7 business days to issue the eVISA. While visas are typically issued within 7 business days provided that all required documents are complete and properly submitted, please note that there have been cases where processing took approximately one month due to missing or incomplete documentation. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications well in advance of their intended departure date.   
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

Note
  •  Please be advised that applicants may be requested to submit additional documentation or make corrections in cases where required documents are incomplete or where supplementary materials are deemed necessary. Please also note that  cases requiring referral to the  relevant authorities in the applicant's home country may take longer than the standard processing time of 7 business days. As insufficient documentation is frequently observed, applicants are strongly advised to carefully review the list of required documents on our website and to submit their applications with ample lead time. Furthermore, please  be aware that visas cannot be issued to applicants who depart to a third country during the visa application process, even if they reside within our consular jurisdiction.


Related information

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
 
 

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