Traditional Japan Visa Requirements & Processing

📍 When Is a Traditional Japan Visa Required?

A traditional Japan visa is required:

• When an applicant is not visa-exempt, and

• The visa type is not eligible for an e-Visa, or

• The applicant is not eligible for the Japan tourism e-Visa

Applicants applying for visa types other than tourism must apply through the consulate.

If you are not eligible for the tourism e-Visa, you must apply for a traditional tourist visa at the consulate.

🔁 Can I Apply for a Multiple Entry Japan Visa?

Applicants may request a multiple entry visa.

However:

• Multiple entry is not guaranteed

• The consulate determines the number of entries granted

If requesting multiple entry:

• Complete the Multiple Entry Request Form included in your instructions

Approval is at the discretion of the consulate.

⏱️ Processing Time

Traditional Japan visa processing is:

• Approximately one week from the date of submission to the consulate

There is no expedited service available.

Processing times may change without notice.

📄 Traditional Japan Business Visa Requirements

(For non-U.S. citizens not eligible for e-Visa)

You must provide:

• Original passport (signed, with at least two blank visa pages)

• One recent passport photo

• Copy of U.S. green card or valid U.S. visa status

• Completed Japan visa application

• Schedule of Stay form

• Letter of Invitation from Japan

• U.S. company business letter with original signature

• Most recent bank statement

• Round-trip flight itinerary

• Letter of Authorization

• Multiple Entry Request Form (if applicable)

Additional documents may be requested by the consulate.

📄 Traditional Japan Tourist Visa Requirements

(For non-U.S. citizens not eligible for e-Visa)

You must provide:

• Original passport (signed, with at least two blank visa pages)

• One recent passport photo

• Copy of U.S. green card or valid U.S. visa status

• Completed Japan visa application

• Schedule of Stay form

• Round-trip flight itinerary

• Letter of Authorization

• Multiple Entry Request Form (if applicable)

• Most recent bank statement

• Personal questionnaire form

The consulate may request additional documents.

⚠️ Important Notes

• Eligibility for e-Visa depends on nationality and visa type

• Multiple entry is not guaranteed

• There is no expedited processing

• Final approval is determined by the Japanese consulate

Swift cannot influence visa validity or entry decisions.