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:
Required Documentation
1. TOURISM/SIGHTSEEING
# | Item | Checklist |
1 | Passport![]() |
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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![]() |
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4 | NZ visa![]() |
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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![]() |
creenshots of airline or cruise company web pages showing flight/cruise information and cost of the ticket, booking confimation, etc. |
7 | Accommodation![]() |
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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 ![]() |
(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 | Checklist |
1 | Passport![]() |
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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![]() |
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4 | NZ visa![]() |
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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 creenshots of airline or cruise company web pages showing flight/cruise information and cost of the ticket, booking confimation, etc. |
7 | Accommodation![]() |
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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 ![]() |
(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 ![]() ![]() Must include length of stay and addresses of friends/relatives |
12 | Proof of relationship ![]() |
*Scanned copy is acceptable |
13 | Proof of residence in Japan ![]() |
Residential certificate - copy Residential card - both side copy |
14 | Financial guarantee ![]() |
![]() ![]() 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 | Checklist |
1 | Passport![]() |
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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![]() |
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4 | NZ visa![]() |
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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 creenshots of airline or cruise company web pages showing flight/cruise information and cost of the ticket, booking confimation, etc. |
7 | Accommodation![]() |
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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 ![]() |
(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 ![]() ![]() Obtain from the company/organisation in Japan, which can be scanned (PDF copy of scan with company letterhead and signature). |
12 | Financial guarantee ![]() |
![]() ![]() 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 | Checklist |
1 | Passport![]() |
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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![]() |
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4 | NZ visa![]() |
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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 creenshots of airline or cruise company web pages showing flight/cruise information and cost of the ticket, booking confimation, etc. |
7 | Accommodation![]() |
|
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 ![]() |
(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 ![]() ![]() 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 ![]() |
![]() ![]() 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 | Checklist |
1 | Passport![]() |
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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![]() |
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4 | NZ visa![]() |
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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 creenshots of airline or cruise company web pages showing flight/cruise information and cost of the ticket, booking confimation, etc. |
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 ![]() |
Download the Invitation letter template (English 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.