eVISA: Online Application

 

  Apply for a visa online without visiting a consulate

Eligibility

You must meet ALL of the following requirements:

• You have valid US Permanent Residence Card (Green Card) or hold a valid US Visa (NOT a temporary visitor such as ESTA, B1/B2 visa holders)
• You currently live in our jurisdiction
• The purpose of your visit to Japan is tourism ONLY for less than 90 days.

 

Visa category

Single-entry Tourism VISA (stay of more than 24 hours, up to 90 days)
The following purposes travelers are NOT ELIGIBLE for eVISA:
- Visiting relatives/friends - Business trips/conference/meeting
- Transit (any stay of less than 24 hours)
- Internship
- Study
- Cruise
- Entering Japan more than once(Double or multiple-entry)
- Travel document, official passport, or diplomatic passport holder
*If any of above applies to you, please check the appropriate instructions (visa information).
 

When to apply

Please apply early to allow for processing, as times may be longer during peak and holiday periods.
The earliest you can apply is 3 months before your planned travel date to Japan.

 

Processing time

The visa approval process takes a AT LEAST 5 BUSINESS DAYS counting from the next business day after the complete application is submitted.
OUR OFFICE DOES NOT PROVIDE EXPEDITED SERVICE. NO EXCEPTIONS.

 

No status check

We do NOT accept any inquiries about the status of your applications.
You can check your visa application status through your eVISA application account by clicking on "Visa application list."