Visiting Japan

The Embassy of Japan to the Republic of Kiribati is resident in Suva, Fiji. For all enquiries regarding Visa or Consular affairs, please contact the Embassy of Japan in Fiji.

» Consular & Visa : Embassy of Japan in Fiji

» Announcements

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

• To Foreign Nationals Who Wish to Postpone Their Visit to Japan owing to the Great East Japan Earthquake (who wish to visit Japan after the expiry of visa)
  http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/incidents/pdfs/english.pdf

• For Persons Who Wish to Enter Japan after the Expiration of their Certificate of Eligibility, Due to the Great East Japan Earthquake
  http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/incidents/pdfs/eligibility-en.pdf

• For "College Student" Who Left Japan without Obtaining a Re-entry Permit due to the Great East Japan Earthquake
  http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/incidents/pdfs/english_02.pdf

• For Those Who had been Staying in Japan with the Status of Residence "Technical Intern Training" or "Trainee" and Left Japan without Obtaining a Re-entry Permit due to the Great East Japan Earthquake
  http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/incidents/pdfs/trainee-en.pdf

» Visa Requirements

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

1. Filled Visa Application Form
2. One passport sized photo taken within 3 months
3. Birth Certificate
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)
7. A proposed Flight Itinerary
8. Original supporting documents from sponsor in Japan,

        (e.g. Invitation and Guarantee Letter stating the purpose of the visit, relationship to the sponsor, type of financial support to be provided and confirmation of accommodation with proper address in Japan where the applicant intends to stay)


9. Visa Fees:

$F57:00 to be paid by cash upon collection of passport.
Personal cheque or company cheque is not acceptable.
Please be advised to bring exact amount.

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

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

        Invitation and Guarantee letter  stating the purpose of the visit
        Business License (Tokibo) and Tax Certificate (Kakutei Sinkokusho/Nouzei Shoumeisho)


6. Visa Fees same as visitors visa

» Transit Visa - (Single Entry and Double Entry)

1. Filled Visa Application Form
2. One passport sized photo taken within the last three months
3. Valid passport
4. Confirmed onward airline ticket and a third country visa
5. Activities are limited to sightseeing and leisure
6. Visa Fees:

        $F13:00 to be paid by Cash upon collection of passport

» 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 return. Please ensure that you have personal copies for your reference.

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.

» Lodging your application

You must apply IN PERSON at the Embassy.
To avoid delays, be sure to have attached 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 return. 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.

» 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.