Temporary Visitor's Visa

A Temporary Visitor's Visa is for a stay of up to 90 days in Japan for the purposes of tourism, visiting friends/relatives, business, attending a conference and/or other unpaid activities. Paid or profit-making activities are prohibited on this visa.

Some passport nationalities do not require a visa to enter Japan for up to 90 days for any of the purposes listed above. For more information about which other countries have visa exemption arrangements with Japan, please see here.

Applicants must hold a valid long-term New Zealand visa (e.g. resident, work, student etc.)
 

Which Consular Office to make enquiries to and apply for a visa

To apply at the Embassy of Japan in New Zealand, Wellington, you should reside in the following regions:
Wellington, Taranaki, Gisborne, Hawke’s Bay, Manawatu-Wanganui (excluding Ruapehu District) or the South Island (excluding Canterbury).

Residents of other regions should apply at the Consulate-General of Japan in Auckland or the Consular Office of Japan in Christchurch.
 

Frequently Asked Questions and additional information

• Please refer to our FAQ page before preparing your application or making an enquiry.
  
• If you have couriered your application to us, we will E-mail you as soon as it arrives at our office.  Please do not enquire whether it arrived even if ther tracking status says 'delivered'. 
• Additional documentation may be requested to complete your application.
• No documents other than your passport will be returned and must be collected in person. Passports will not be returned by post.
• Temporary visitor visas will take a minimum of five working days to be processed. There is no urgent visa service.
• Even in possession of a visa, final permission to enter Japan remains at the discretion of the immigration authorities.
• Visas are only valid for three months from the date of issue, so applications open from three months before your intended date of arrival.
• For further information not covered on this page, please contact us after you have viewed the FAQ page.

Nationals of the Pacific Islands, Mongolia,Ukraine, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Viet Nam and China may be able to apply for a multiple-entry visa. Click on your country for further information.

For regular, single entry visas, please find below lists of the documentation required to support your visa application. 
 

Please select the type visa based on your purpose of travel:

Tourism / Holiday
 

Visiting Friends & Family
 

Business Trip
 

Academic Conference
 

School Trip
 

Required Documentation

1. TOURISM/SIGHTSEEING

#	Item	Do not staple any documents together
1	Passport	Must be valid (until you leave Japan)     Signed by the bearer (NZ passport and applicable countries)     Have sufficient space for a visa label (ideally two page spread)
2	Application form	Download the visa application form      Fill out all relevant sections (Write N/A on sections that are not applicable)     Date and sign the second page     Signature must be the same as the signature on your passport
3	Photo	Passport sized photo (45x35mm) printed on photo-quality paper     Taken within the last 6 months     Must not be the same as your passport or previously issued visa (unless within 6 months)     Refer to this sample page for acceptable photo specification
4	NZ visa	Required if you are not a NZ passport holder     Visitor Visa holders are not eligible to apply
5	Itinerary	Download the Itinerary template      Include all flights including in and out of NZ     Include your planned activities and all accommodation
6	Flight details	Intended inbound/outbound travel by a travel agent, airline or cruise company     For example, the itinerary issued by travel agent, screenshots of airline or cruise company web pages showing flight/cruise information and cost of the ticket, booking confimation, etc.     We are not responsible for non-refundable tickets which may be unusable due to delay or denial of a visa
7	Accommodation	Booking confirmation of all accommodations     If someone else has made the booking, proof of relationship will be required.
8	Bank statement	Must be recently issued     Shows at least 3 months transaction     Must have sufficient balance as proof of funds for your trip     Must show source of income     Provide multiple statements if not on a single account
9	Proof of relationship	If dependents are travelling with legal spouse/parent, please provide proof of relationship       (e.g. copy of marriage certificate or birth certificate)

• DO NOT STAPLE DOCUMENTS.
• Visa fee (if applicable) payable when visa is issued. Payment must be by cash when passport is collected.
• If you wish to nominate another person to collect your passport on your behalf, please complete the official authorisation form with your handwritten signature. Your nominated person must provide this authorisation form, his/her official ID, and pay the visa fee (if applicable) in cash at the time of collection.
• Please use the checklist below to ensure that your visa application can be submitted without any missing documents and to avoid unnecessary delays. Incomplete applications significantly increases processing time.
  
  
   

2. VISITING FRIENDS /RELATIVES

#	Item	Do not staple any documents together
1	Passport	Must be valid (until you leave Japan)     Signed by the bearer (NZ passport and applicable countries)     Have sufficient space for a visa label (ideally two page spread)
2	Application form	Download the visa application form      Fill out all relevant sections (Write N/A on sections that are not applicable)     Date and sign the second page     Signature must be the same as the signature on your passport
3	Photo	Passport sized photo (45x35mm) printed on photo-quality paper     Taken within the last 6 months     Must not be the same as your passport or previously issued visa (unless within 6 months)     Refer to this sample page for acceptable photo specification
4	NZ visa	Required if you are not a NZ passport holder     Visitor Visa holders are not eligible to apply
5	Itinerary	Download the Itinerary template      Include all flights including in and out of NZ     Include your planned activities and all accommodation
6	Flight details	Intended inbound/outbound travel by a travel agent, airline or cruise company     For example, the itinerary issued by travel agent, screenshots of airline or cruise company web pages showing flight/cruise information and cost of the ticket, booking confimation, etc.     We are not responsible for non-refundable tickets which may be unusable due to delay or denial of a visa
7	Accommodation	Booking confirmation of all accommodations     If someone else has made the booking, proof of relationship will be required.
8	Bank statement	Must be recently issued     Shows at least 3 months transaction     Must have sufficient balance as proof of funds for your trip     Must show source of income     Provide multiple statements if not on a single account
9	Proof of relationship	If dependents are travelling with legal spouse/parent, please provide proof of relationship       (e.g. copy of marriage certificate or birth certificate)
10	Letter from your employer/school	Letter from your employer/school showing evidence of your current employment/enrolment
11	Invitation letter	Download the Invitation letter template (English version / Japanese version )     Must include length of stay and addresses of friends/relatives
12	Proof of relationship	Proof of relationship of visa applicant and inviter:             Kosekitohon, Birth certificate, Marriage certificate, etc.         *Scanned copy is acceptable
13	Proof of residence in Japan	If the inviter is a Japanese national:            Residential certificate or driver’s licence - copy   If the inviter is a non-Japanese national:            Passport - copy            Residential certificate - copy            Residential card - both side copy
14	Financial guarantee	If your friend/relative will financially support your trip to Japan, he/she must also provide a letter of guarantee AND one of the following if the inviter is a non-Japanese national:            Download the Letter of Guarantee template (English version  / Japanese version )            Certificate of tax payment - copy            Tax return - copy            Bank statement - copy            Certificate of income - copy

• DO NOT STAPLE DOCUMENTS.
• Visa fee (if applicable) payable when visa is issued. Payment must be by cash when passport is collected.
• If you wish to nominate another person to collect your passport on your behalf, please complete the official authorisation form with your handwritten signature. Your nominated person must provide this authorisation form, his/her official ID, and pay the visa fee (if applicable) in cash at the time of collection.
• Please use the checklist below to ensure that your visa application can be submitted without any missing documents and to avoid unnecessary delays. Incomplete applications significantly increases processing time.
  
  

3. BUSINESS

#	Item	Do not staple any documents together
1	Passport	Must be valid (until you leave Japan)     Signed by the bearer (NZ passport and applicable countries)     Have sufficient space for a visa label (ideally two page spread)
2	Application form	Download the visa application form      Fill out all relevant sections (Write N/A on sections that are not applicable)     Date and sign the second page     Signature must be the same as the signature on your passport
3	Photo	Passport sized photo (45x35mm) printed on photo-quality paper     Taken within the last 6 months     Must not be the same as your passport or previously issued visa (unless within 6 months)     Refer to this sample page for acceptable photo specification
4	NZ visa	Required if you are not a NZ passport holder     Visitor Visa holders are not eligible to apply
5	Itinerary	Download the Itinerary template      Include all flights including in and out of NZ     Include your planned activities and all accommodation
6	Flight details	Intended inbound/outbound travel by a travel agent, airline or cruise company     For example, the itinerary issued by travel agent, screenshots of airline or cruise company web pages showing flight/cruise information and cost of the ticket, booking confimation, etc.     We are not responsible for non-refundable tickets which may be unusable due to delay or denial of a visa
7	Accommodation	Booking confirmation of all accommodations     If someone else has made the booking, proof of relationship will be required.
8	Bank statement	Must be recently issued     Shows at least 3 months transaction     Must have sufficient balance as proof of funds for your trip     Must show source of income     Provide multiple statements if not on a single account
9	Proof of relationship	If dependents are travelling with legal spouse/parent, please provide proof of relationship       (e.g. copy of marriage certificate or birth certificate)
10	Company support letter	Letter on company letterhead which must include the applicant’s position, nature of the business trip, length of stay and the company’s financial responsibility for expenses incurred on the trip.
11	Invitation letter	Download the Invitation letter template (English version / Japanese version )     Obtain from the company/organisation in Japan, which can be scanned (PDF copy of scan with company letterhead and signature).
12	Financial guarantee	If your business contacts in Japan will bear the cost of your travel and stay in Japan, please provide the following:            Download the Letter of Guarantee template (English version  / Japanese version )            Letter of Guarantee  - copy            Company register - copy            Certificate of employment - copy

• DO NOT STAPLE DOCUMENTS.
• Visa fee (if applicable) payable when visa is issued. Payment must be by cash when passport is collected.
• If you wish to nominate another person to collect your passport on your behalf, please complete the official authorisation form with your handwritten signature. Your nominated person must provide this authorisation form, his/her official ID, and pay the visa fee (if applicable) in cash at the time of collection.
• Please use the checklist below to ensure that your visa application can be submitted without any missing documents and to avoid unnecessary delays. Incomplete applications significantly increases processing time.
  
  

4. ACADEMIC CONFERENCE

#	Item	Do not staple any documents together
1	Passport	Must be valid (until you leave Japan)     Signed by the bearer (NZ passport and applicable countries)     Have sufficient space for a visa label (ideally two page spread)
2	Application form	Download the visa application form      Fill out all relevant sections (Write N/A on sections that are not applicable)     Date and sign the second page     Signature must be the same as the signature on your passport
3	Photo	Passport sized photo (45x35mm) printed on photo-quality paper     Taken within the last 6 months     Must not be the same as your passport or previously issued visa (unless within 6 months)     Refer to this sample page for acceptable photo specification
4	NZ visa	Required if you are not a NZ passport holder     Visitor Visa holders are not eligible to apply
5	Itinerary	Download the Itinerary template      Include all flights including in and out of NZ     Include your planned activities and all accommodation
6	Flight details	Intended inbound/outbound travel by a travel agent, airline or cruise company     For example, the itinerary issued by travel agent, screenshots of airline or cruise company web pages showing flight/cruise information and cost of the ticket, booking confimation, etc.     We are not responsible for non-refundable tickets which may be unusable due to delay or denial of a visa
7	Accommodation	Booking confirmation of all accommodations     If someone else has made the booking, proof of relationship will be required.
8	Bank statement	Must be recently issued     Shows at least 3 months transaction     Must have sufficient balance as proof of funds for your trip     Must show source of income     Provide multiple statements if not on a single account
9	Proof of relationship	If dependents are travelling with legal spouse/parent, please provide proof of relationship       (e.g. copy of marriage certificate or birth certificate)
10	Company support letter	Letter on company letterhead which must include the applicant’s position, nature of the business trip, length of stay and the company’s financial responsibility for expenses incurred on the trip.
11	Invitation letter	Download the Invitation letter template (English version / Japanese version )     Obtain from the company/organisation in Japan, which can be scanned (PDF copy of scan with company letterhead and signature).
12	Registration form	A paid registration form or a receipt for the comference/workshop.
13	Financial guarantee	If your business contacts in Japan will bear the cost of your travel and stay in Japan, please provide the following:            Download the Letter of Guarantee template (English version  / Japanese version )            Letter of Guarantee  - copy            Company register - copy            Certificate of employment - copy

• DO NOT STAPLE DOCUMENTS.
• Visa fee (if applicable) payable when visa is issued. Payment must be by cash when passport is collected.
• If you wish to nominate another person to collect your passport on your behalf, please complete the official authorisation form with your handwritten signature. Your nominated person must provide this authorisation form, his/her official ID, and pay the visa fee (if applicable) in cash at the time of collection.
• Please use the checklist below to ensure that your visa application can be submitted without any missing documents and to avoid unnecessary delays. Incomplete applications significantly increases processing time.
  
  

5. SCHOOL VISIT

#	Item	Do not staple any documents together
1	Passport	Must be valid (until you leave Japan)     Signed by the bearer (NZ passport and applicable countries)     Have sufficient space for a visa label (ideally two page spread)
2	Application form	Download the visa application form      Fill out all relevant sections (Write N/A on sections that are not applicable)     Date and sign the second page     Signature must be the same as the signature on your passport
3	Photo	Passport sized photo (45x35mm) printed on photo-quality paper     Taken within the last 6 months     Must not be the same as your passport or previously issued visa (unless within 6 months)     Refer to this sample page for acceptable photo specification
4	NZ visa	Required if you are not a NZ passport holder     Visitor Visa holders are not eligible to apply
5	Itinerary	Download the Itinerary template      Include all flights including in and out of NZ     Include your planned activities and all accommodation
6	Flight details	Intended inbound/outbound travel by a travel agent, airline or cruise company     For example, the itinerary issued by travel agent, screenshots of airline or cruise company web pages showing flight/cruise information and cost of the ticket, booking confimation, etc.     We are not responsible for non-refundable tickets which may be unusable due to delay or denial of a visa
7	Receipt or  Bank statement	Receipt from your school showing that you have paid for the full cost of the trip  OR     Your family’s bank statement must be recently issued     Shows at least 3 months transaction     Must have sufficient balance as proof of funds for your trip     Must show source of income     Provide multiple statements if not on a single account     Proof of relationship of you and your family(a birth certificate and thier passport photo copy)
8	Letter from your school	Letter from your school stating the reason for visit to Japan, relevant dates and itinerary in Japan (Itinerary may be prepared by your sister school in Japan)
9	School agreement and  Invitation letter	If the visit is part of a school exchange,    please attach a copy of the school agreement and invitation letter from Japan.     Download the Invitation letter template (English version  / Japanese version )

• DO NOT STAPLE DOCUMENTS.
• Visa fee (if applicable) payable when visa is issued. Payment must be by cash when passport is collected.
• If you wish to nominate another person to collect your passport on your behalf, please complete the official authorisation form with your handwritten signature. Your nominated person must provide this authorisation form, his/her official ID, and pay the visa fee (if applicable) in cash at the time of collection.
• Please use the checklist below to ensure that your visa application can be submitted without any missing documents and to avoid unnecessary delays. Incomplete applications significantly increases processing time.