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    • Visa to Japan

    Our extensive experience accumulated over 20 years, enables us to guide you through the intricacies of the visa to Japan application process. We ensure your forms are meticulously organised and completed to the exact specifications of the Embassy of Japan, significantly reducing the risk of delays or visa rejections.

    Processing update

    We can only accept applications from travellers whose departure date is at least 35 days (5 weeks) from the date of submission.

    If you are travelling within the next 35 days, we can still assist you (click on + for details).

    Checking of Documents: $38:

    With over 20 years of experience in handling visa applications, we know exactly what the Japan Visa Application Centre requires. Our meticulous document review ensures that your application is flawless, reducing the likelihood of errors that can cause delays. We carefully check each document for compliance with the embassy’s standards, including ensuring that your supporting documents are in the correct format, properly translated, and complete. This service saves you time, stress, and the risk of rejection.

    Completion of Forms: $38:

    Visa application forms can be daunting, especially if you are unfamiliar with the requirements. Our experienced team assists with the completion of both the main visa application form and the detailed travel itinerary. We’ll tailor the itinerary according to your specific travel plans, ensuring it meets the embassy’s stringent criteria. Whether it’s your first time applying or you’re worried about the complex details, we ensure that everything is filled out accurately and to the embassy’s standards.

    Booking of Appointment: $28:

    Securing the earliest possible appointment at the Japan Visa Application Centre can be a challenge due to high demand and limited availability. Our team works diligently to monitor the VFS website in real time, ensuring that we book the earliest available slot for your submission. By leveraging our expertise and dedicated staff, we maximize your chances of securing a timely appointment, helping to speed up the entire visa application process.

    Please note: A Japanese Visa Centre service fee of $18.50 per applicant will be charged during the appointment booking.

    Personalized Application Assistance: $78:

    The submission process at the Japan Visa Application Centre can feel overwhelming, especially with the long queues and the need for precise handling of your documents. Our dedicated Visa Coordinator will personally accompany you to the JVAC, ensuring that your application is submitted correctly and without any last-minute stress. From document verification to ensuring your submission is complete, we provide the reassurance and support you need, offering peace of mind throughout the entire process.

    We offer assistance with the application process for the following categories of visas to Japan:

    To apply for a visa to Japan, you will need to go through a few steps:

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    Check if you need to obtain a visa to Japan or whether your nationality falls into one of the Countries and regions with visa exemption arrangement with Japan.

    02

    The Japanese Embassy accepts applications from Singapore passport holders or foreigners who are holding a long-term residence in Singapore (DP, SP, EP, WP or LTVP).

    Short-term residents, tourists, and temporary visitors have to apply for a visa in the Japanese Consulate or Embassy in their home countries. Exceptions are provided to foreigners holding an original Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Ministry of Justice of Japan whereby a person can apply for a visa to Japan even being a short-term visitor in Singapore.

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    You must have at least 2 empty pages in your passport. The passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of exiting Japan.

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    Choose the required visa type:

    Tourist visaBusiness visaTransit visa

    A tourist visa to Japan is granted to applicants who are travelling to Japan for a short-term stay for the purpose of tourism (sightseeing, visiting friends and relatives, leisure) or business (business talks, after-sales service for machinery imported into Japan), medical check-up and medical treatment. For additional information, fees and the list of the required documents, refer to the tourist visa to Japan requirements and fees page.

    A multiple-entry business visa to Japan granted to applicants travelling to Japan for business purposes such as business talks, contract signing, after-sales service for machinery imported into Japan, etc. For additional information, fees and the list of the required documents, refer to the Business visa to Japan requirements and fees page.

    A transit visa to Japan is granted to applicants who are travelling to the 3rd country through Japan. Transit visa can be with a single or double entry, where each entry cannot exceed 15 days. For additional information, fees and the list of the required documents, refer to the Transit visa to Japan requirements and fees page.

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    Kindly submit all required documents to our office so that we may proceed with processing your visa application:

    • Contact us on info@globalsingapore.sg to book a courier collection.
    • In person at our office. Visit the Visa Appointment Booking page in order to book an appointment. Our opening hours are 9.00 to 18.00 Monday to Friday. The last appointment is at 17.00.
    • Send them by your own courier.

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    Collect or have your passport with the visa affixed delivered.

    For any further questions regarding a visa to Japan, email us at info@globalsingapore.sg and one of our consultants will help you with the query.