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    • Tourist visa to Japan for FDW

    A tourist visa to Japan is granted for a domestic helper holding a valid Singapore work permit accompanying her employer to Japan, for example, for taking care of her employer’s child(ren) during the trip or to assist elderly member(s) of the employer’s family. Domestic helpers intending to travel without their employers will not be eligible to apply for a visa in Singapore.

    A tourist visa can be issued as a single or double-entry visa.

    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 tourist FDW visa to Japan

    Documents required from a domestic helper

    • 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.
    • Copy of a work-pass. For a new employment pass with a QR code instead of an expiry date, 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). The printout must be scanned within last 5 days, and the access date must be visible at both the top and bottom of the document.
    • Copy of inbound and outbound tickets to Japan (that includes 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-trip trips to Japan within the next 6 months.
    • Printscreen from the helper’s SingPass app showing her employment status with the name of their employer.
    • 2 x POAs.
    • 2 x authorisation letters.
    • Global Singapore visa order form. Completed and signed Global Singapore visa order form.

    Documents required from the employer

    • Passport copy.
    • Copy of the Singapore Residence permit. For a new employment pass with a QR code instead of an expiry date, 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).
    • Letter of explanation. The letter should clearly explain why the domestic helper needs to accompany the employer on the trip. Additionally, depending on the reason for the helper’s presence, please submit the following documents as proof of the relationship:
      • Childcare duties: for children up to 12 years old, include a photocopy of the birth certificate(s) for each travelling child
      • Assisting elderly parents: If the helper is assisting parents above the age of 65, a photocopy of the employer’s birth certificate is required
    • A supporting letter from the applicant’s employer in Singapore. Refer to the example of a company letter.
    • Bank statements showing the transactions for the last 2 months. The bank statements must have all pages included. The minimum amount required for a visa application is 3,000 SGD. OR a certificate of income or tax payment issued by IRAS (Notice of Assessment).
    • Tickets. Copy of an inbound and outbound tickets to Japan for all travellers (that include the the airline 6-letter booking reference) showing that the applicants are departing from and terminating in Singapore.
    • If applicable, a copy of valid Japanese visa for all travellers.
    • A daily itinerary in Japan. Please, refer to the Japanese itinerary example on how to complete the form in accordance with requirements of the Embassy of Japan.
    • Guarantee letter for domestic helper.
    • Document checklist.

    • 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 tourist FDW 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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      • All fees and charges are subject to prevailing GST.

      Processing time for a tourist FDW 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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