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NOTICE:  Last day for accepting visa application is Friday 12 December 2025, resuming on Monday 5 January 2026. 

Booking is not required to submit your application at the counter.  Current processing time of approx. 2-3 weeks depending on the completeness of your application.  Incomplete applications will take much longer, so make sure you use the online checklist before submitting.
 

Please make sure you have read the Frequently Asked Questions before making an enquiry.

Visa Hotline for foreigners visiting Japan (24 hours/7 days a week, English only): +64 (9) 8023-564 - This Hotline will only provide general information regarding Japanese visas.  https://comm.brdg.site/visa_japan.html

Attention:  You cannot bring fruits, vegetables and meat products to Japan. (multilingual webpage)

Visiting Japan

Check whether you need a visa
 

Pre-register your arrival online
on Visit Japan Web

• [NEW]: Orientation videos for daily life in Japan. (in 17 different languages)
• Guide for when you are feeling ill (Japan National Tourism Organization)
• Information on Local Call Centers when you are feeling unwell in Japan
• Bringing animal products into Japan from overseas (Animal Quarantine Office) 
• Regulations when bringing plants into Japan from another country (Plant Protection Office)
• Guidebook on living and working for foreign nationals who start living in Japan (Immigration Services Agency)
• It is recommended to take an overseas travel insurance.
  • An overseas travel insurance makes you feel secure, even in emergencies, and you can enjoy your trip.
  • Medical expenses can be very high in Japan. If the travel insurance you purchased offers sufficient coverage of treatment costs, you can receive treatment without concern.
  • It is recommended to have an overseas travel insurance with travel support for hospital referrals, medical interpretation, and cashless medical service.

Quick Links

Visa Applications
 

Police Certificate
 

Frequently Asked Questions
 

Visa Fees
 

Public Holidays
 

If you need to take personal medication
to Japan (JNTO website)
 

If you have a criminal history
but would like to travel to Japan
 

Make an enquiry to
the Embassy in Wellington 
 

Frequently Asked Questions

Please read all other frequently asked questions by clicking the icon below before making any enquiries. 

 

Visa Types

Tourism/Holiday (short-term)
 

Working Holiday Visa
 

Work Visa
 

Student Visa
 

Spouse/Child of Japanese National
 

Transit Visa
 

Visiting Friends & Family
 

Business Trip (short-term)
 

School Trip (short-term)
 

Dependent Visa
 

Extension of Validity of Re-Entry Permit
 

Information / Notice

• Be aware of fraudulent websites, social media, emails in an attempt to extract payments from visa applicants (06 July 2017)
• Highly skilled professional visa etc