VISA(Visiting Japan)

2024/7/1
Please note that issuance of visa takes two to five business days to process an application. To avoid any delays in your departure, we kindly request to apply as early as possible.

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) 

Announcements

Border Enforcement Measures to Prevent the Spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) 9 May 2023

Application Procedures for Multiple Visa for Pacific Islanders

Waiver of Visa Fees for Foreign Nationals who wish to Visit Miyagi, Fukushima and Iwate Prefectures.
Requirements for Visa Fee Waiver.

Visa Requirements

Short Term Stay Visa – Holidaying, Sightseeing, Visiting friends/Relatives

  1. Filled Visa Application Form (Sample)
  2. One passport sized photo taken within 6 months(Do not staple)
  3. Marriage Certificate if married
  4. Valid Passport
  5. If
    • Working – Letter from employer
    • Student – Letter from the school
    • Self-employed – A company letter and a business license
  6. Financial Evidence (e.g. passbook or bank statement of recent 3 months with transaction record)
  7. A proposed Flight Itinerary
  8. Travel Itinerary
  9. Accomodation detail
  10. 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)
  11. Visa Fees: (from 01APR2025 - 31MAR2026)
    • $F45.00 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.

Business Visa - Meetings, Symposium, Short Course/ Seminars, Trainee e.t.c.

  • Requirement N0:1 – N0:4 as stated above
    1. Letter from Employer or if self employed a company letter and a business licensed
    2. Financial Evidence for the company
    3. A proposed Flight Itinerary
    4. Travel Itinerary
    5. Supporting documents from Japan
    6. Visa Fees same as visitors visa

Transit Visa - (Single Entry and Double Entry)

  1. Filled Visa Application Form (Sample)
  2. One passport sized photo taken within the last 6 months(Do not staple)
  3. Valid passport
  4. Confirmed onward airline ticket and a third country visa
  5. Activities are limited to sightseeing and leisure
  6. Visa Fees: (From 01APR2025 - 31MAR2026)
    • $F11.00 to be paid by Cash upon collection of passport
  • For passengers (regardless of nationality) who are transiting in Japan for immediate flight connections, and are not required to go through immigration clearance, a visa is not required.
  • However, for passengers with over-night flight connection/long hour waiting for connecting flight who wish to exit airport, or go to another airport to get on connecting flight, or who are required to check in baggage with connecting flight, a transit visa is required as they would have to go through immigration.

Please Note:

  • 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.

Visa Applications: Information on processing of visa applications

Filling out the form

  • 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(Do not staple).

Lodging your application

  • You must apply IN PERSON at the Embassy.
  • To avoid delays, be sure to attach all supporting documents together with the form and photograph.
  • ALL supporting documents can be copies.
  • 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.

Processing of visa applications

  • 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.

Criteria of visa Issuance

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