Temporary Visitor Visa for Sightseeing

Note:
(1) On applying for visa, you must read “How to Apply” carefully.
(2) During the visa process, the applicant may be requested to submit additional documents deemed necessary.
(3) You must prepare all documents in A4 size and bring physical visa application documents and the physical photograph. Please do not staple documents.
(4) The duration of the issued document should be within 3 months from the date of issue, and be submitted within its validity period.
(5) All documents submitted should be original documents. If you need to keep any of the original documents, please bring the original plus a copy.
(6) Validity of visa is 3 months from the date of issue and is not extendable. Therefore, we will not accept any visa applications more than 3 months before your scheduled departure date.
 

(1)   Valid passport          
        Should have at least 2 blank pages for visa
(2)   A copy of valid passport
        Only bio-date page (printed on A4 paper)
(3)   Residence permit issued by MIGRI (except EU nationals) 
        Note: If your residence permit is expiring/has been expired, please submit a copy of the certificate "Vireilläolotodistus" issued by MIGRI after you have submitted an application for extending your residence permit.
(4)   A copy of residence permit (except EU nationals)
        Both sides (printed on A4 paper)
(5)   Application Form
        Applicants who have passports issued by Russia, CIS countries and Georgia need to submit 2 application forms.
        If there is any omission in the description, it will be not accepted. If an item does not apply to you, write "Not Applicable" or "N/A". 
        The applicant must sign by him/herself. Electrical signature is not acceptable.
(6)   Photograph
        4.5cm×3.5cm, taken within last 6 months. 
        The photograph should meet the standard of passport photo and be printed on photo paper.  
        Applicants who have passports issued by Russia, CIS countries and Georgia need to submit 2 photographs.
(7)   Documents to prove ability to pay for travel expenses
       Bank statement (tiliote) or certificate of deposit bank balance or bankbook etc. (latest update, 3 months period)
       Documents must be issued in English or Japanese. If the documents are issued in other languages, the applicant must translate into English.
(8)   Confirmation slip to prove reservation of air boarding ticket or Information on planned schedule of flight with entry/departure date to/from Japan
(9)   Hotel confirmation document
(10) Travel Itinerary
        Daily activities from the date of arrival to the date of departure written by each day, arriving and departing flight information (if already fixed), place of stay (name, its address and contact number).


The spouse (who does not submit own documents to prove ability to pay for travel expenses) and the child of the applicant are required to prepare these documents below:
    - Spouse of applicant: Marriage Certificate (issued within 3 months)
    - Child of applicant: Birth Certificate (issued within 3 months)
     The certificate must be issued in English or Japanese. If the certificate is issued in other languages, the applicant must translate into English.
     Certificates issued by Digital and Population Data Services Agency (DVV)