Japan Visa
Are you looking for a Visa to Japan? At Ambassador Passport and Visa Services, we can expedite your travel visa in as little as 24 hours or even the same day, depending on the country. We have step-by-step, easy to follow instructions to get your visa to Japan very quickly and for a reasonable rate. No one can get your Japan Visa to you faster. If you have any questions regarding expediting your Japan Visa, please contact our expert consultants at Ambassador Passport and Visa Services to rush your Visa to Japan today
Japan Notes
For US Citizens with a Valid US Passport traveling to Japan for tourism or regular business activities, visa is not required.
For specialty visas such as student, filming, performing or athletic competitions, please contact an Ambassador Passport and Visa consultant at 310-828-7878 for the requirements.
Japan Tourist Visa
For applicants requiring visas:
• Submit your valid signed passport.
• One fully completed and signed visa application form.
• Two Passport photographs
• Round trip flight itinerary.
• Copy of hotel reservation
• Proof of current address such as Driver License or Utility Bill.
• Copy of Covid-19 Vaccination Card
• 1 Fully completed and signed Authorization Letter. Click here to download the Authorization Letter
• Completed Release of Liability Form
• For Non-U.S. Citizens: Copy of Alien Registration Card (Green Card), or Valid U.S. Visa is also required.
• Completed Ambassador Passport and Visa Cover Letter
Japan Business Visa
For applicants requiring visas:
• Submit your valid signed passport.
• One fully completed and signed visa application form.
• Two Passport photographs
• 1 Fully completed and signed Authorization Letter. Click here to download the Authorization Letter
• Completed Release of Liability Form
• Schedule of stay in Japan. Click here for the Japan Schedule of Stay Form• Sched•
• A invitation letter from the host company in Japan. The Letter should be written on the letterhead of the company and should have the name and passport number of the applicant. The letter should include the purpose of entry in detail to explain activities planned in Japan. Describe specific activities, instead of simply saying "attending business meetings".
A business letter of responsibility written on the US company letterhead and addressed to: Consulate General of Japan, signed by a company manager or higher. The letter must describe the following: (1) Company name, (2) Company address and phone number, (3) Applicant’s name, Title and Position, (4) Length of employment, (5) Detailed Purpose of visit, (6) Length of stay in Japan, (7) Guaranteeing financial responsibility for expenses incurred during the trip.- Nature of business to be performed
• Round trip flight itinerary.
• Copy of hotel reservation.
• Proof of current address such as Driver License or Utility Bill.
• Copy of Covid-19 Vaccination Card
• For Non-U.S. Citizens: Copy of Alien Registration Card (Green Card), or Valid U.S. Visa is also required.
For Multiple Entry Visas Only: CERTIFIED CORPORATION REGISTRATION (Hojin-Tokibo-Tohon: 法人登記簿謄本) issued within 3 months or COPY of “Kaisha-Shiki-Ho (会社四季報) - the latest edition of a quarterly corporate report for a company listed on the stock exchange or CERTIFICATE OF EMPLOYMENT (Zaishoku-Shomei-Sho：在職 証明書) from A COMPANY/INDIVIDUAL IN JAPAN: An inviting organization is a corporate body, an organization, a state or a local government.
• Completed Ambassador Passport and Visa Cover Letter (for all visas)
Processing Instructions
UPlease view the states under each Embassy / Consulate below to determine which jurisdiction location Ambassador Passport and Visa will submit your Japan Visa on your behalf.
EMBASSY / CONSULATE:
Consular Office of Japan in Los Angeles:
Areas Served: Arizona, Southern California (zip codes beginning 900 - 931 and 935).
Applicants residing in Los Angeles County should apply directly with the consulate in person.
However, we will be able to assist residents of Arizona, those who reside in counties of San Diego, Imperial, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, and other remote areas within the Los Angeles jurisdiction.
Consular Office of Japan in San Francisco:
Areas Served: Nevada, Northern California (zip codes beginning 932 and above, except 935)
Consular Office of Japan in New York:
Areas Served: Connecticut (zip codes beginning 068 and 069), Delaware, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands.
Consular Office of Japan in Houston:
Areas Served: Oklahoma, Texas
Embassy of Japan in the United States:
Areas Served: District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia.
Consular Office of Japan in Miami:
Areas Served: Florida
Consular Office of Japan in Seattle:
Areas Served: Montana, Northern Idaho, Washington
Consular Office of Japan in Denver:
Areas Served: Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming
Fees
Consular Fees
US Citizens: Gratis (free)
Non US Citizens:
Single Entry - $28.00
Multiple Entry - $56.00
The consular Fee is only payable by Money Order or Cashier check (which Ambassador Passport can obtain on your behalf).
Please Note: In addition to the consular fees, there will be an additional Ambassador Passport and Visa Service fee as stated below:
Ambassador Passport and Visa Fees
Service Fee: $350.00 - 5 to 7 Business Days
For all jurisdictions except LA, there is an additional $50.00 service fee.
There is a $20.00 charge to obtain Money orders
Note: There is a 5% charge for all government and consular fees paid by credit or debit cards.
Shipping Charges
Federal Express Charges:
(Continental USA Only)
• FedEx 2nd Business Day: $45.00
• FedEx Letter (Priority Overnight): $48.00
• FedEx Letter (First Overnight): $130.00
• FedEx Letter (Saturday Delivery): $78.00
• Alaska, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, USVI - Fedex Priority Overnight Letter (No Saturday Delivery) $88.00
Please Forward All The Above Documents and Requirements To:
Ambassador Passport and Visa Services, Inc.
2811 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 720
Santa Monica, California, 90403
(310) 828-7878
