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JURISDICTION for Japan: Residents of IA, IL, IN, KS, MN, NE, ND, SD, and WI are processed in Chicago. Please note: There is a Japanese Consulate in Detroit - Michigan residents must apply there.


VALIDITY for Japan: Varies based on provided itinerary.

Visas for Japan

Please note: US Passport Holders do not need a visa to Japan for short business or tourist trips. Contact us if you have special circumstances. This information is for non-US Passport holders residing in the states listed to the left.

Step 1: Have a Valid Passport

You must have a passport with at least 6 months of validity remaining and visa pages available for the visa stamp.

Step 2: Complete Japan application

This file contains the application you must fill out. Please complete all questions in ink on the application and include complete addresses for business contacts and/or hotel where applicable. The signature must be original faxes, copies not accepted) and in blue ink. Click the icon below for the application:


Step 3: Assemble Documents

We will take your documents to the Consulate of Japan and once the visa has been issued, pick it up and ship it to you.

There may be occasions when the Consulate will want to see additional documentation; AVS will contact you as soon as we are notified of any problems. We cannot always predict what additional items the Consulate may need to see.

In addition to your completed application, you must provide the following:

For All Applicants

+ Valid Passport - see Step 1.

+ 2 Passport-type Photos - 2 inches x 2 inches, color photos on a white background; colored or dark backgrounds not accepted

+ Copy of Alien Registration Card ("Green Card") - copy the front and back of card

+ Travel itinerary on airline or travel agency letterhead or copies of airline tickets

+ Copy of Health Insurance Card  - copy card or provide other proof of medical coverage

+ Copy (front & back) of Alien Registration Card ("Green Card"), or copy of other US visa
 
For tourism For business

+ Copy of Current Bank Statement - must show sufficient funds for planned trip

 

 + Original business letter on company letterhead signed by Senior Management (other than the applicant) stating the following:
  • name and address of contact in Japan
  • length and purpose of visit
  • statement of financial responsibility
  • mention of round trip tickets

(Click here for a sample business letter)

Important Notes

Some passport holders will need to appear in person to obtain a Japanese Visa.

If you do not have an Alien Registration Card ("Green Card") for the US, please contact us.

 

 Step 4: Place order & send documents

Once you have completed the application, gathered all the necessary documents and review any Important Notes you are ready to place you order with American Visa Service.

Enter your departure date and type of processing requested below and this will generate the cost of the request. If you are paying by credit card (Vis , MC, or Amex) follow the instruction below. If you are paying by check or need more than one type of service, generate the cost below then click HERE to proceed.

Type: Visa
Country: Japan
Departure Date: Click Here to Pick the date  << Click here to select a date
Select a Service:
Weekends and Holidays do not count as processing days.
Regular (4-5 days)-Non-US Passport
Rush (less than 4 days)-Non-US Passport

NOTE: Documents not in our office by 9:30 a.m. (CST) may be submitted the following business day and/or may be charged additional rush fees to meet a date of departure. We suggest you ship documents by UPS Next Day Air as all other options generally arrive after 9:30 a.m. AVS is not responsible for deliveries to our office. American Visa Service, Inc. is not responsible for passports lost, delayed or damaged by any government office, Consulate or delivery service. American Visa is not responsible for the websites of other offices nor for problems with those sites. Fees and/or requirements may change with little or no advance notice. All cancelled orders will incur a 3% credit card fee to cover the fees AVS is charged by Visa/MC/Amex to process charges and refunds.

First time processing a passport or visa?

Please follow the instruction for the Visa or Passport service that you require. If you still have questions, call our office at the number you will find near the end of the process. Our phones are always answered by a member of our professional staff. You won't speak to an answering service or be forced to choose from a list of confusing options.

9 am – 4:30 pm (CST) Monday – Friday