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Visa Application and Collection Hours: Phone Enquiries: Phone: (04) 473-1540 |
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Entry into Japan (New Border Measures)
Visa Enquiries
Please make sure you have read the Frequently Asked Questions before making an enquiry. You may either E-mail consular@wl.mofa.go.jp or phone us on (04) 473-1540. For Auckland and upper north island residents, please call (09) 303-4106, and Canterbury residents please call (03) 36-5680.
Visa Types
Temporary Visitor's Visa | Work Visa | Transit Visa | |
Working Holiday Visa | Student Visa | Dependent Visa | Entension of Validity of Re-Entry Permit |
Visa Fees
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Information / Notice
- Visa HotLine for foreigners visiting Japan (24 hours/7 days a week, English only): +64 (4) 830 2446 - This Hotline will only provide general information regarding Japanese visas.
- We are closed on some Japanese national holidays, Saturdays, Sundays and New Zealand national holidays. Please see here for a list of our public holidays.
- Be aware of fraudulent websites, social media, emails in an attempt to extract payments from visa applicants (06 July,2017)
- If you have a criminal record, can you visit Japan?
Not all crimes will affect entry into Japan. Crime types that are deemed serious enough to prevent entry into Japan can be found here. If your record includes these crimes, you can expect that your entry into Japan will likely be denied by Japanese Immigration. - Dear travelers to Japan: 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.
- Foreign national coexistence policies
Visa & Certificate
About Visas
- Top page
- Where to apply
(Please refer to this first) - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
(For all travel and visa enquiries)
Visa Type
- Temporary Visitor's Visa
(up to 90 days, no remuneration received) - Transit Visa
(passing through Japan) - Work Visa
- Student Visa
- Working Holiday Visa
- Spouse/Child ofJapanese National Visa
- Dependent Visa
- Extension of Re-Entry Permit
Police Certificate
- Where to apply
(Please refer to this first) - How to Apply