Visiting Japan

2021/4/1

Consular & Visa

Address	Level 2, BSP Life Center, Thompson Street, Suva, Fiji (G.P.O. Box 13045)
Telephone	(679) 330 4633
Fax	(679) 330 2984
Email	eojdefenceconsul@fj.mofa.go.jp
Open	09:00 – 13:00, 14:00 – 16:00 (Mondays to Fridays except Embassy Holidays)

Filled Visa Application Form (Sample)
One passport sized photo taken within 6 months
Marriage Certificate if married
Valid Passport
If
- Working – Letter from employer
- Student – Letter from the school
- Self-employed – A company letter and a business license
Financial Evidence (e.g. passbook or bank statement of recent 3 months with transaction record)
A proposed Flight Itinerary
Travel Itinerary
Accomodation detail
Supporting documents from guarantor in Japan,
- (1) Letter of Invitation,
- (2) Letter of Guarantee stating the purpose of the visit, relationship with visa applicant(s),
- (3) Proof of Financial Capability of Guarantor(e.g. Income certificate, Tax payment document, Bank statement),
- (4) List of Visa Applicants(When there are multiple applicants),
- (5) Certificate of Residence(JYUMINHYO must be issued within 3 month),
- (6) Copy of Residence Card(When the inviter is a foreign national)
Visa Fees: (from 01APR2023 - 31MAR2024)
- $F49.00 to be paid by cash upon collection of passport. If cash sent with application forms, we won't accept application. Application will be sent back to applicants.
- Personal cheque or company cheque is not acceptable.

Filled Visa Application Form (Sample)
One passport sized photo taken within the last three months
Valid passport
Confirmed onward airline ticket and a third country visa
Activities are limited to sightseeing and leisure
Visa Fees: (From 01APR2023 - 31MAR2024)
- $F11.00 to be paid by Cash upon collection of passport

If you are transiting within the same airport and do not plan to leave the secure transit area, then no visa is required.

Additional documents may be requested by the Officer after submitting your application
All documents submitted must be originals or certified copies of the original
Documents submitted with the application WILL NOT be returned. Please ensure that you have personal copies for your reference.
Visa fee is payable upon collection of passport. If sent with application, application won't be accepted and application will be sent back to applicants.

You must answer all questions in the form and write neatly in BLOCK LETTERS.
Incomplete visa application forms will not be accepted.
False or misleading information may lead to refusal or cancellation of visa or penalties while in Japan.
The required photograph must be pasted or glued to the space provided on the form.

You must apply IN PERSONat the Embassy.
To avoid delays, be sure to attach all supporting documents together with the form and photograph.
ALL supporting documents must be originals or certified copies of the original.
Documents submitted with the application WILL NOT be returned. Please ensure that you have personal copies for your reference.
Additional documents may be requested by the Officer after submitting your application
The visa fee is payable at the time of collection of passport. Do not send with application. If sent with application, application won't be accepted and it will be returned to the applicants.

The process time for the issuance of a visa varies according to the purpose of journey. In general, it takes 2 to 5 working days to process and issue visa by the Embassy.
In certain cases, such as working visas etc (without a Certificate of Eligibility), and some short term visas, processing time can take up to 2 to 5 months if the applications need to be referred to the home government.
To shorten the processing time for such visas, it is recommended that the applicant obtain a Certificate of Eligibility from Japan before lodging the application at the Embassy.
Non-residents of Fiji must apply for visas to Japan through the Japanese Embassy in their country of normal residence.