• Certificate of Eligibility (COE) visa to Japan

    A work or long-term stay visa with Certificate of Eligibility (COE) is granted to passengers travelling to Japan for employment, education, training, entertainer, and studying, religious activity or similar. Applicant must have the Certificate of Eligibility granted before applying for this visa.

    A COE visa is issued as a single-entry visa for the supposed duration of stay. For bulk application, please email info@globalsingapore.sg for assistance.

    Processing update

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

    According to the rules of the Japanese embassy, travellers are expected to travel on their indicated dates, unless a valid medical or humanitarian reason is provided.

    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 maximise 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 $22 per applicant will be charged during the appointment booking.

    Complete Visa Submission Preparation: $208:

    We help with the application form, supporting document review and preparation of your paperwork for submission, including the printing and photo arrangements included in this package.

    Under the current application procedure for travellers in the next 35 days, submissions take place at the Japan Visa Application Centre. Most adult applicants are required to attend in person. We will guide you on the preparation and the next steps.

    Please note that embassy visa fees are separate from our service fees.

    This service includes:

    • Form completion;
    • Document printing;
    • Passport-sized photograph;
    • Checking of documents;
    • Booking of appointment (inclusive of the VFS booking fee).

    Applicants may collect the completed set of documents from our office. Courier service can be arranged at an additional charge, if required.

    Required documents for a COE visa to Japan

    • Arrange your documents in the order according to the checklist.
    • All documents should be printed or photocopied on A4-sized paper.
    • Separate all the application documents for different applicants into individual sets.
    • Submit photocopies of documents as specified in our requirements, submitted documents will NOT be returned.
    • NO staples/pins/paper clips should be used on 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 (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm) on a white background – can be arranged in our office. The top must have sleeves, no white tops allowed.
    • Passport. The original passport must have at least 6 months of validity remaining after the intended visa expires and at least 2 blank pages for visa stamps.
    • A copy of Singapore Residence Permit. For EP, PR, DP and S-Pass holders, you must provide a printout of the validity and expiry status (scanned within last 5 days) which can be obtained with a free SGWorkPass app (available on App Store and Google Play) if your employment pass have a QR Code instead of an expiry date. For PR holders, Re-entry Permit is required. Refer to the SG Workpass guide.
    • A copy of the issued Certificate of Eligibility.
    • Power of Attorney. Please, write down the applicant’s name, date and sign. Leave the Representative Name and IC blank.
    • Authorisation letters.
    • Printed and signed document checklist.
    • Global Singapore visa order form. Completed and signed Global Singapore visa order form.

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    • Russian passport holders and individuals holding passports from CIS countries are required to submit two completed application forms along with two photographs.
    • 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 business visa to Japan








      Visa fee exemption nationalities


      ✔ Armenia
      ✔ Australia
      ✔ Austria
      ✔ Azerbaijan
      ✔ Bahamas
      ✔ Bangladesh
      ✔ Barbados
      ✔ Belarus
      ✔ Belgium
      ✔ British National Overseas
      ✔ Bulgaria
      ✔ Canada
      ✔ Colombia
      ✔ Costa Rica
      ✔ Croatia
      ✔ Cyprus
      ✔ Czech Republic
      ✔ Denmark
      ✔ El Salvador
      ✔ Estonia
      ✔ Germany
      ✔ Georgia

      ✔ Honduras
      ✔ Hong Kong S.A.R
      ✔ Hungary
      ✔ Iceland
      ✔ Ireland
      ✔ Italy
      ✔ Jordan
      ✔ Kazakhstan
      ✔ Korea
      ✔ Kyrgyzstan
      ✔ Latvia
      ✔ Lesotho
      ✔ Lithuania
      ✔ Luxembourg
      ✔ Macau S.A.R
      ✔ Macedonia
      ✔ Malaysia
      ✔ Malta
      ✔ Mauritius
      ✔ Mexico
      ✔ Moldova
      ✔ Monaco

      ✔ New Zealand
      ✔ Pakistan
      ✔ Philippines (only for Temporary Visitor and Entertainer visa)
      ✔ Poland
      ✔ Portugal
      ✔ Romania (only for Temporary Visitor visa)
      ✔ Russia
      ✔ San Marino
      ✔ Slovakia
      ✔ Slovenia
      ✔ Spain
      ✔ Suriname
      ✔ Sweden
      ✔ Tajikistan
      ✔ Turkmenistan
      ✔ Ukraine
      ✔ USA
      ✔ Uzbekistan

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      Processing time for a business 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.

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      Please note, we work on a pre-booked appointment basis only to ensure efficient and professional assistance to each of our clients. Please, scroll down to book an appointment.

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