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JAPAN EMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS
IMMIGRATION INFORMATION
| One of the most important things for any travellers and yet forgotten by thousands of ardent travellers every year your passport is one thing you simply can’t leave home without. As well as remembering to take it with you, however, you also need to ensure that your current passport is valid for at least six months beyond the date of your return to your home country. You should also take at least two photocopies of the pages containing your photo and any other important information. Carry one on your person and one somewhere safe or if you’re really clever you could e-mail a copy to yourself or save it onto a floppy disk so you can access it at any time.
Furthermore, in order to get into many countries on the stay abroad you will require a visa of some type, even if you are just visiting. This is usually an insert, stamp or sticker which is placed in your passport and the duration of its validity varies from place to place. If you do intend to work or study in the country to which you are traveling, however, you should organize your visa even further in advance as this can take longer to process.
As well as your passport you should ensure that you have at least one other form of identification with you. This may be a driver’s license, birth certificate or any other form of ID which is acceptable worldwide. As with passports, bring at least two copies of all forms of identification in case of loss or theft.
You should also find out where your embassy is in the country to which you are travelling as this will come in very handy for genuine emergencies. For example if you need to return home urgently or lose important documents or passports, your embassy should be able to help you out pretty quickly. 
| VISA APPLICATIONS AND PASSPORTS | | | | | Passports | | Passport valid for the duration of intended stay in Japan required by all. | | | Note | | Whether or not they hold a visa, visitors who do not possess visible means of support for their stay, onward or return tickets and other documents for their next destination may be refused entry. | | | Visas | | Required by all except the following:
(a) 1. nationals of Austria, Germany, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Switzerland and the UK (UK citizens) for a stay of up to 6 months*;
(b) 2. nationals of all other EU countries not mentioned abovefor a stay of up to 3 months;
(c) 3. nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Estonia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Lesotho, Malta, Mauritius, Monaco, Norway, Poland, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, Surinam, Tunisia, Turkey and Uruguay for a stay of up to 3 months;
(d) 4. nationals of Barbados, New Zealand and the USA for stays of up to 90 days;
(e) nationals of Brunei for a touristic stay of up to 14 days. | | | Note | | *Nationals who are permitted to stay for 6 months will initially be granted a stay of up to 3 months and may then apply, while in Japan, to the local Immigration Department for an extension of up to a further 3 months. Such extensions are at the discretion of the immigration authorities in Japan and may not be granted. For further information contact the Consulate (or Consular Section at Embassy). | | | Types of visa and cost | | Temporary Visitor, Working, General/Student and Transit. Most visas cost Yen3,000 (single-entry) and Yen6,000 (double/multiple-entry), but prices depend on nationality and nature of intended visit. Most transit visas cost Yen700. Contact the Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy) for further details. | | | Validity | | Depends on a variety of conditions, including nationality and purpose of visit. Single-entry visas are valid for 3 months (extensions for another 3 months granted at the discretion of Immigration Department in Japan); double-entry visas for 6 months and multiple-entry visas for 12 months. Enquire at the Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy) for further details. | | | Application to | | Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Address section. Applications for all visas must be made in person. | | | Application requirements | | Temporary Visitor Visas: (a) Valid passport. (b) 2 completed application forms. (c) 2 passport-size photos. (d) Return air/sea ticket or copy. (e) Fee. (f) Proof of sufficient funds for stay (eg recent bank statement). Working and General/Student Visas: (a)-(f) and (g) A letter of invitation from person/company in Japan may also be requested in certain cases; (h) A letter of invitation from person or company in Japan may also be requested. Various other requirements are specified depending on what type of job or educational activity will be undertaken in the country; (i) A Certificate of Eligibility (original and a photocopy), endorsed by the Ministry of Justice prior to application for the visa itself, is highly recommended in order to speed up the visa processing time. For more information check with the Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy). | | | Working days required | | 2-7 for applications that do not need referral to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tokyo. 2-3 months if referral is needed. For those nationals that possess a Certificate of Eligibility the processing time will be reduced. | | | Addresses | | Japan National Tourist Organisation (JNTO) | | Overseas Promotion Department, 2-10-1, Yuraku-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0006
Tel: (3) 3216 1902. Fax: (3) 3216 1846.
Website: http://jnto.go.jp/ | | | | Tourist Information Centre | | B1, Tokyo International Forum, 3-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005
Tel: (3) 3201 3331. Fax: (3) 3201 3347.
Website: http://jnto.go.jp/
Office also in: Kyoto (tel: (75) 371 5649). | | |
| | | Help to Visa Application Forms.
How to find the right one(s)? Understand that we cannot provide forms, since this specific topic is too complex for a implementation in our websites.
Each country uses its own specific application formulars for tourists, residents and/or workers.
There are no general or multipurpose formulars for each country.
Anyway you may search the needed forms in the Internet by using the search engines like,
Altavista, Yahoo, Google, DMOZ, AOL, MSN, Lycos, Teoma.
Search examples:
Type your query and set - of course - for 'COUNTRY' the real country name you are looking for ...
... and good luck! Important remark: the [ + ] and [ " ] will reduce the number of the search results anyway.
Type exactly like examples below or you copy and paste the search strings: If your search was successful, visit the consulate's, governments' or embassies' websites first.
As per our investigation experiences most of the downloadable form sheets you'll find are built in PDF for Adobe's Acrobat™ Reader.
PASSPORT APPLICATIONS, RENEWALS Applying for a Passport You should apply for your passport several months in advance of your planned departure, making sure you fill in the dates of your upcoming trip in the appropriate place on the application. If you'll need visas from foreign embassies (find out by checking foreign entry requirements for the country you'll visit, allow more time. (It's very important to check those requirements. Imagine how disappointed you'd be if you were turned back on the day of your departure because your passport expires in three months and the country you're visiting requires it to be valid at least six months AFTER you return home! Also check on immunization requirements -- you may need to be inoculated before you can enter a country!) As a rule, it takes about 25 business days to process your passport application and get the document sent to you. Something to think about: Lines are longest at passport agencies from January to July, resulting in longer waiting times for applicants. You might want to avoid the crowds by applying through a nearby clerk of court or post office that accepts passport applications. Lost or Stolen Passport Losing your passport -- especially if you're in a foreign country -- can be scary. It's the most important item you carry with you, so it's best to keep it someplace secure (like in a money pouch you wear under your clothes). Another safety measure you can take is to make two photocopies of the photo ID page of your passport. Leave one at home with family or friends and keep the other in a different place from your passport, perhaps buried in the bottom of checked luggage. This could make all the difference in getting you on your flight home in the event that your passport is lost or stolen. It also makes getting it replaced much easier. Can I Have My Old Passport Back?
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