A Japanese visa, also known as a Japanese visa, is a document issued by the Japanese Government to allow foreigners to enter the country for a certain period of time and for a specific purpose.
A tourist visa is the most popular type for those who want to explore Japan. Visitors need to prove their purpose of travel and sufficient financial means to cover the cost of the trip.
Independent tourist visa: This type of visa is issued to those who want to come to Japan for short-term sightseeing, entertainment and recreation purposes. The holder is not allowed to use this visa for work. The visa is valid for a maximum of 90 days, with a maximum stay of 15 days. At the end of the stay, the visa applicant must return to their home country. Normally, this visa only allows a single entry.
Tour tourist visa: This type of visa is for those who want to come to Japan to visit on a tour organized by a travel company. The maximum stay is also 15 days, similar to an independent tourist visa.
A visiting family visa is a short-term visa issued to relatives within 3 generations or to unrelated people such as spouses, to visit their children, grandchildren, or spouses living and working in Japan. With this visa, you can enter once or multiple times, each stay up to 30 days, and the visa is valid from 3 months to 5 years.
In addition to the common types of visas above, you can also apply for other types of visas such as tourism, labor, medical, working holiday, volunteer, refugee, and many other types of visas.
Single-entry short-term business visa: This type of visa is for those who enter Japan for the purpose of participating in negotiations, conferences, studying (excluding practice), signing contracts, cultural exchanges, academics, sports, or participating in competitions, etc.
Multiple-entry Japan business visa: This type of visa allows multiple entries into Japan. The subjects usually granted include: employees of Vietnamese government agencies at the central and local levels, National Assembly Deputies, Local People's Council Deputies, cultural activists, intellectuals, people coming to Japan for commercial purposes, or spouses/children, parents (including parents of spouses) of those in the above subjects.
Work visas are for foreigners working in Japan. There are many types of work visas, from engineer visas, specific skills visas to teacher visas. Requirements include a labor contract, a certificate of eligibility issued by the Japanese government, and a relevant degree or certificate.
A student visa is a type of visa for international students who wish to study at schools in Japan, including universities, junior colleges, vocational schools, and language centers. This visa allows the holder to live and study in Japan for a period of time ranging from a few months to a few years, depending on the program of study.
In principle, you need to meet some basic requirements and regulations when applying for a visa. If you do not meet these requirements, your application may be rejected or stopped from being considered. Some important conditions include:
To apply for a Japanese visa, you will need to follow the following 6 basic steps:
The visa processing result will be announced within 7 working days from the date of receipt of the application if you submit it directly at the Embassy or Consulate General, and 9 days if you submit it at VFS Global.
However, in some cases, you may be required to submit additional documents, attend an interview or seek advice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, so it may take several weeks to notify the results. Therefore, you should prepare your documents and submit them early to avoid affecting your travel plans. The Embassy will not issue visas early, except in humanitarian cases related to life.
*Latest note: Due to the large number of visa applications and the limited number of visas issued, the application review time may change and there will be no specific regulations until the results are announced.
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