Temporary Visitor Visa for Business Trip, Cultural Exchange, etc
2024/5/17
This visa is eligible for those who wish to enter Japan for purpose of business affairs (attending a meeting, market survey, non-paid training, attending an exhibition, etc.), cultural exchange, sports exchange, research council, etc.
Specific foreign citizens are eligible to apply for the multiple visa for business trip. If you have a plan to visit Japan more than twice, you are recommended to apply for the visa.
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. The 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
(When an applicant pays) The Bank statement (tiliote) or certificate of deposit bank balance or bankbook etc. (latest update, 3 months period)
The documents must be issued in English or Japanese. If the documents are issued in other languages, the applicant must translate into English.
(When an employer pays) Travel requisition by employer
（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) Certificate of employment
※ Copies of original documents are acceptable
(1) Letter of Invitation (Japanese/English)
or either of following documents to explain activities in Japan
-Translations of a contract between companies
-A brochure/leaflet of exhibition or event
-Materials on trading goods, etc.
(2) List of Applicants (Japanese/English)
When there are multiple applicants
(3) Travel Itinerary (Japanese/English)
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).
(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) 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) Confirmation slip to prove reservation of air boarding ticket or Information on planned schedule of flight with entry/departure date to/from Japan
(8）Hotel confirmation document
(9) Certificate of employment
※ Copies of original documents are acceptable
(1) Letter of Invitation (Japanese/English)
or either of following documents to explain activities in Japan
-Translations of a contract between companies
-A brochure/leaflet of exhibition or event
-Materials on trading goods, etc.
(2) List of Applicants (Japanese/English)
When there are multiple applicants
(3) Travel Itinerary (Japanese/English)
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).
(4) Letter of Guarantee (Japanese/English)
(5) Certified copy of the incorporation register (Hojin Tokibo Tohon)
or Overview of Company/Organization (Japanese/English)
Specific foreign citizens are eligible to apply for the multiple visa for business trip. If you have a plan to visit Japan more than twice, you are recommended to apply for the visa.
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.
Required documents “Applicant or employer pay for travel expenses”
Documents prepared by applicant
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. The 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
(When an applicant pays) The Bank statement (tiliote) or certificate of deposit bank balance or bankbook etc. (latest update, 3 months period)
The documents must be issued in English or Japanese. If the documents are issued in other languages, the applicant must translate into English.
(When an employer pays) Travel requisition by employer
（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) Certificate of employment
Documents prepared by inviting person/guarantor in Japan
(1) Letter of Invitation (Japanese/English)
or either of following documents to explain activities in Japan
-Translations of a contract between companies
-A brochure/leaflet of exhibition or event
-Materials on trading goods, etc.
(2) List of Applicants (Japanese/English)
When there are multiple applicants
(3) Travel Itinerary (Japanese/English)
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).
Required documents “Guarantor pays for travel expenses”
Documents prepared by applicant
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) 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) Confirmation slip to prove reservation of air boarding ticket or Information on planned schedule of flight with entry/departure date to/from Japan
(8）Hotel confirmation document
(9) Certificate of employment
Documents prepared by inviting person/guarantor in Japan
(1) Letter of Invitation (Japanese/English)
or either of following documents to explain activities in Japan
-Translations of a contract between companies
-A brochure/leaflet of exhibition or event
-Materials on trading goods, etc.
(2) List of Applicants (Japanese/English)
When there are multiple applicants
(3) Travel Itinerary (Japanese/English)
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).
(4) Letter of Guarantee (Japanese/English)
(5) Certified copy of the incorporation register (Hojin Tokibo Tohon)
or Overview of Company/Organization (Japanese/English)