Japanese Visa Information / Requirements

VISA Information

Japanese Visa Information / Requirements

For Japanese visa information / Requirements, please click the above icon.

Nationals of Countries with Reciprocal Visa Exemption Arrangements with Japan
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on Japanese Visa
Criteria of Visa Issuance
VISA Service Hours:
Monday - Friday except certain U.S. and Japanese holidays : Embassy holidays
Visa applications taken mornings (9:30 AM - 12:30 PM) only
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Note:

Minimum 4 day turnaround time for visas
If visa applicants reside outside Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia, please click here for your nearby consulate/visa office.
We regret that we are unable to accept inquiries by e-mail.
The visa requirement information is given by telephone from 9:00AM to 12:30PM and 1:30PM to 5:00PM Eastern Standard Time.
Tel: (202) 238 - 6800


Forms:
Visa Application Form to Enter Japan
Letter of Guarantee 　- Japanese 　　- English
Invitation Letter / Reason for Invitation　- Japanese 　　- English