• Transit visa to Japan

    A transit visa to Japan is granted to applicants who are travelling to the 3rd country through Japan. Transit visa can have a single- or double-entry, where each entry cannot exceed 15 days.

    Applicants travelling through Japan with an immediate flight connection do not have to apply for a transit visa if they are not going through the immigration clearance.

    Processing time update

    Unfortunately, we were forced to suspend accepting application for Japanese visas due to the embassy’s inability to process applications in a timely manner.

    Required documents for a transit visa to Japan

    Main documents:

    • Visa application form. The completed Japanese visa application form must be printed and signed by hand (blue ink). Refer to the Japanese visa application guide on how to complete the form in accordance with the requirements of the Embassy of Japan.
    • Photograph. 1 recent passport-size colour photograph on a white background – can be arranged in our office. You cannot wear a white top; the top must have sleeves.
    • Russian passport holders and individuals holding passports from CIS countries are required to submit two completed application forms along with two photographs.
    • Passport. Original passport with at least 6 months’ validity beyond the validity of the visa and with two empty pages for stamping the visa.
    • A copy of NRIC/EP/Spass/WP/LTVP/DP. For work passes issued with QR code, you are required to use the “SGWORKPASS” app to obtain your pass information. A clear printout of the scan result obtained within recent 1 week must be submitted. The printout must show the access date at the top and the bottom. Re-entry permit (applicable to PR only).
    • A school/company letter.
    • Bank statement. For applicants travelling to Japan for non-official purposes (tourism), a bank statement showing the transactions for the last month. The minimum amount required for a visa application is 3,000 SGD.
    • Tickets. Copy of an inbound and outbound tickets to/from Japan (that include the the airline 6-letter booking reference) showing that the applicant is departing from and terminating in Singapore. If you are applying for a double-entry visa, you will need to submit a copy of the flight itinerary showing 2 round trips to Japan within the next 6 months.
    • Visa confirmation to the 3rd country of to the final destination (if applicable).
    • 2 x POAs.
    • 2 x authorisation letters.
    • Global Singapore visa order form. Completed and signed Global Singapore visa order form.
    • Document checklist.

    Supporting documents:

    If an applicant has a financial sponsor who is responsible for their stay in Japan, the following documents have to be submitted:

    • Letter of sponsorship.
    • Proof of relationship (marriage/birth certificate).
    • A sponsor should submit a copy of their 2 last months’ bank statements, copy of their passport and a residence card.

    • Should you require to print any of the required documents in our office, please note that an additional charge will be applied.

    Fees for a transit visa to Japan



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      • All fees and charges are subject to prevailing GST.

      Processing time for a transit visa to Japan

      • Typically, visa processing takes approximately 7-8 working days after the submission of documents to the Consulate. However, in some cases where referral to a government office is necessary, the processing time may extend up to 1 or 2 months. Hence, we recommend planning your trip well in in advance.

      • Urgent or express service is not available with the Consulate of Japan.

      Delivery of your passport:

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