Frequently asked questions on visa and entering japan. The highlyskilled foreign professional visa is a working visa designed to attract highlyskilled professionals scientists, engineers, lawyers, and business executives, among others to come work in japan by giving them preferential visa processing and residency benefits in the past few years, it has been the fastest growing statusofresidence category among visas issued by the immigration. Upon arrival into the airport, foreign visitors will be instructed to scan their index fingers and immigration agents will photograph each person to. When you enter japan, you are requested to hand in a customs declaration form for both your accompanied and unaccompanied baggage at the customs clearance. Coronavirus as part of its response to managing the outbreak of the coronavirus covid19, the japanese government has extended the current travel restrictions.
Note2 depending on the embassy or consulategeneral of japan, only the visa application form with qr code pdf is accepted. We help with the visa process from start to finish. Disembarkation is asking on what flight you arrived, why you are visiting japan, and at what hotel you will be staying with telephone number. I90, application to replace permanent resident card uscis. Additional required information of intended period out of japan changes in the section on intention to reenter japan please refer to. A visa is not necessary for us passport holders visiting japan for a shortterm stay of less than. Learn a little more about japans customs, culture and wifi connectivity, as well as its seasonal weather, geography and luggage delivery options. Obtaining a working visa in japan in simplest terms is a twostep process. Sometimes, you can not use msword files or msexcel files, because of your softwares version. One recent 2015 poll by the asahi shimbun found that 34% of its readers opposed an expansion of immigration to maintain japans economic status in the face of a shrinking and rapidly aging workforce, while 51% of its readers supported increased immigration. In this page, only customs forms written in english are targeted.
List of necessary documents immigration bureau of japan website. Wether its a work visa, dependent visa or spouse visa e. In recent months, these policy choices have sparked debate, with many observers insisting that immigration is the only realistic solution to japans demographic woes. Application for extension of period of stay note 1 the immigration bureau accepts this format if you print it out on japanese industrial standards a4 format. If you did, it should look like one of these examples in the above links. The following persons may complete the application procedure submit the passport, residence card and application form, etc. Visapro offers you the most comprehensive collection of free, fillable us immigration forms on the internet. Application for extension of period of stay immigration bureau of. List of necessary documents immigration bureau of japan.
Demolition worker yuichi aokis face creases up when he thinks about japans future. Work visa foreign nationals who stay and work in japan either for shortterm or longterm are required to obtain a work visa prior to commencing an assignment in japan. Application process certificate of eligibility and work visa. How to fill out the customs declaration form for japan kimi. Note3 use adobe acrobat reader to fill in and print out the visa application form with qr code pdf. When you enter japan, you have to go through immigration clearance by presenting necessary documents, your passport and visa if required to receive landing cards at an airport or a port. To all foreign nationals residing in japan and to all. Significant changes in the permanent resident visa requirements april 2017 visa categories and requirements in japan. Your name on the form is written in the form of last name, then any given names. Helping you plan travel japan japan national tourism. Immigration guide japan pwc international assignment services. Visa information embassy of japan in the united states of america.
To download the form you need simply click the appropriate icon. On the japan visa application form, there is a part where you need to input your passport details. Visaconsular services embassy of japan in the philippines. The embarkation part is collected by immigration when you depart japan. Sakanaka, a former justice ministry official and director of the tokyo immigration bureau, proposes bringing in 10.
Immigration bureau of japan website application for extension of period of. Declaration of personal effects and unaccompanied articles. I understand that i will be required to comply with the immigrationalien and other laws governing entry of immigrants into the country for which i now apply for visaentry permit. Single affidavit of competency to marry pdf 164kb joint affidavit of competency to marry pdf 82kb japanese marriage certificate translation form large version pdf 45kb. Without immigrants, japan faces an uncertain future cnn. If you are infected or stayed in an area with an epidemic of an infectious disease, you have to go through a quarantine before immigration clearance. Also called the japan immigration card to be filled out on arrival. To avoid it, please turn off shrink oversized pages to paper size k in the print dialogue box. Foreign workers are required to have the proper visas and work permits in japan, as established by immigration laws. All immigrant visa applicants in the categories below must present a contractually binding affidavit of support form i864, signed by the petitioner. If you go the handwritten route, make sure that you write in block letters and that they are readable. Japan immigration us immigration lawyer, law offices of. Immigration bureau of japan website application for extension of period of stay.
Japan immigration, job, work visa, spouse visa, dependent. Many of the questions firsttime travelers might have are answered here, along with insider tips and practical advice. Certified as immigration lawyers by the japan immigration office, we can help you with obtaining an appropriate visa and with other immigration procedures. Your application may be rejected for wrong and misleading information. It is necessary to provide additional documents such as an official birth certificate. Spouse or child of japanese national, permanent resident. Visas for work and long term stay visa to enter japan. A certificate of eligibility is issued before a visa application by a regional immigration authority under the jurisdiction of the ministry of justice as evidence that the foreign national meets the conditions for landing in japan, including the requirements that the activity in which the foreign national wishes to engage in japan at the time. The form is available under the link pdfvisaapplicationform.
Japan visa application form part 2 passport details section. Uncertainties about regulations and searching for the necessary information can make this a stressful experience. I understand that possession of a visa does not entitle the bearer to enter japan upon arrival at port of entry if he or she is found inadmissible. The japan customs official page is your most trustworthy source to answer any questions or queries related to japanese customs and duty. Immigration bureau of japan website list of necessary documents. Japan immigrationtravel restrictions related to coronavirus covid19 japan immigrationtravel restrictions re.
We connect foreigners searching for jobs and companies searching for foreigners. Pointsbased preferential immigration treatments for highly skilled foreign professionals. Japan states parties to united nations legal instruments year ratified. So youve landed in japan customs and immigration jose.
For forms available only in paper, select the form details button to download the form and instructions. So, make sure you have your passport ready for this. On november 4, 2014 february 25, 2020 by jrhorse in joses japan tips. Application form for visaentry permit this form must be completed in full. Fillable forms give you a clean, crisp printout for filing with the. Those who have received a job offer andor employers who wish to engage a foreign worker in japan must first make an application for a coe. These 4 simple questions to ask yourself before boarding the plane will let you arrive in japan relaxed even after a long flight and ready begin your adventure. How to apply for a japanese work visa immigration japan. Pdfformblatter zum download pdf forms for download. The official website of the government of japan, provides a wealth of information on important issues such as abenomics japans economic revitalization policy, and. An office of a labor union in gifu has a temporary dormitory for workers who lose their housing when they quit or get fired. Workers entering japan generally enter through a points based highly skilled visa 1. A visa is not necessary for us passport holders visiting japan for a shortterm stay of less than 90 days with the.
Application for extension of period of stay immigration. Divorcedformer andor other nationalities or citizenships place of issue date of issue purpose of visit to japan dates and duration of previous stays in japan date of arrival in japan official use only. I understand that immigration status and period of stay to be granted are decided by the japanese immigration authorities upon my arrival. Select type of form which corresponds to the purpose of residence. If you wish to apply for a multipleentry visa, you need to submit a form of reason for requesting a multipleentry visa with documents to prove. Japans no immigration principle looking as solid as. Procedures for appearing at immigration office and declaration of charges for foreign nationals who worry about their illegal stay guidelines on special permission to stay in japan. Before entering japan you have to fill out the customs declaration form. To get a visa for japan, citizens from countries without visa exemption agreements must complete the japan visa form with their personal details as they appear in their passport.
If you already have a visa status of residence that has no restriction in the type of your activities such as permanent resident, spouse or child of japanese national, you are free to choose your business structure whether it is a sole proprietor kojin jigyo or a company kk or gk. Starting april 1, 2016, changes will be made to the format of the disembarkation card for foreign nationals and. Uploaded for informational use updated august 2018. These forms are handy when translating japanese official documents to english. These categories include areas such as business manager or intra. Visapros free, fillable immigration forms let you enter your information onscreen and print the completed form. Did you get an email pdf, 438 kb or a text message from us letting you know that you can file form i90 online to renew your green card. Immigration bureau of japan website application for extension of period of stayformat on this page you are using javascript. Uscis forms and uscis online accounts are always free. File your form online for a more convenient and secure experience. This country profile offers a brief overview of japans migration history and examines the current immigration system, in particular policies and programs to bring in foreign workers, particularly on a temporary basis. Note 2 you sometimes print it out on a smaller format than a4. Item i, subitem c of righthand column under highlyskilled professional of appended table i 2 of the immigration control and refugee recognition act.
Customs declaration forms are available on the plane, ship or at the customs office. One of the most rapidly aging societies in the world, japan is looking to immigration to address increased labor shortagesalbeit slowly and largely without public debate. Most forms are available in both word doc format and pdf. The itinerary in japan of the visa applicants is as follows. Complete the form either by hand or electronically. Affidavit of paternity pdf 172kb divorce certificate translation form pdf 8kb japanese family register translation form pdf 33kb forms related to marriage in japan. For your convenience we have made available this library of official forms from the royal thai immigration department. The following applicants are not required to submit an affidavit of support. Japan visa application form japan evisa registration.
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