Transit Visa

This visa is for those who change flights in Japan during transit to another country and wish a short visit for a purpose of sightseeing.
In case of visiting an acquaintance/friend or relatives, or commercial affairs, please apply for an appropriate visa according to your purpose.
 

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
        The applicant must sign by him/herself. Tje 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) E-ticket of the Flights or a Confirmation of the Reservation
       Must be reserved from Finland to the final destination.
       A return e-ticket or a confirmation of the reservation is required if the applicant will change flight in Japan on way back as well.
（8) A copy of the visas to each destination country including the final one