Japan

Visa Type
Business / Tourist

Validity
3 months

Time
1 Week

Requirements

Tourist

Valid passport
Proof of valid UK Residence Permit/Entry Clearance where applicable, in the form of one of the following:
i. BRP card and photocopy (both sides).
ii. UK Residence Permit/Entry Clearance in passport and a photocopy of the permit.
iii. 'Your immigration status' printout from gov.uk showing your name, ID photo, immigration status and 'Share code'.
One completed and signed Visa Application Form
One passport-sized photograph (taken within the last 6 months)
Certificate for Completion of Registration (受付済証) issued by Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, to be obtained and electronically sent to you by the travel agency in Japan

Business

Valid passport
Proof of valid UK Residence Permit/Entry Clearance where applicable, in the form of one of the following:
BRP card and photocopy (both sides).
UK Residence Permit/Entry Clearance in passport and a photocopy of the permit. 'Your immigration status' printout from gov.uk showing your name, ID photo, immigration status and 'Share code'.
One completed and signed Visa Application Form (Sample)
One passport-sized photograph (taken within the last 6 months)
Original letter from UK company signed by a company executive stating:
a. The nature of the business in Japan
b. The name and address of the business contact in Japan
c. An itinerary for the proposed trip
d. That the company will guarantee all expenses for the trip, including travel to and from Japan
That the company guarantees the applicant will abide by Japanese law and Japanese immigration regulations
Letter of Reason for Invitation (Japanese or English) from the company/organisation to be visited in Japan
The certificate for completion of registration (受付済証) issued by Ministry of Health, Lab our and Welfare, to be obtained and electronically sent to you by the company/organisation inviting you

Work

Valid passport
Proof of valid UK Residence Permit/Entry Clearance where applicable, in the form of one of the following:
i. BRP card and photocopy (both sides).
ii. UK Residence Permit/Entry Clearance in passport and a photocopy of the permit.
iii. 'Your immigration status' printout from gov.uk showing your name, ID photo, immigration status and 'Share code'
One completed and signed Visa Application Form(Sample)
One passport-sized photograph (taken within the last 6 months)
Certificate of Eligibility*
*If your Certificate of Eligibility is more than 3 months past its date of issue, you must also submit a Declaration.
⟶ Declaration for status of employment eligibility
⟶ Declaration for status of residence
The certificate for completion of registration (受付済証) (only for applications for work-related or Student visas)

Performers

Visa documents