JAPAN VISA for relatives/friends/acquaintances

Want to invite relatives/friends to Japan but don`t know the VISA process and required documents. IndoJapanPulse has compiled all the information for you.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TEMPORARY VISITOR VISA FOR SIGHTSEEING WITH GUARANTOR OR VISITING FRIENDS / ACQUAINTANCES

Important- Please note all documents should be on A4 size only

Documents for the person who is going to travel to Japan

A valid Passport (with more than two blank pages). Please submit your old passports also, if any.
A completely filled and signed Visa Application Form. The form is available under this link
One photograph, taken within the last 6 months. (The photograph should be of size 2 x 2 inches, color with white background and printed on good quality paper)
Cover Letter stating the purpose of visit and day to day details
Confirmed travel booking with day to day details (Travel itinerary and Hotel booking)
Personal bank statements for the last 3 months. In the case of bank passbooks, kindly submit the copy of the passbook.
Latest Income Tax Return
If the applicant is employed
- Certificate of Employment from employer / NOC / Leave sanctioned
- Salary bank statement for the last six months
If the applicant is Student / Dependent
- Consent from the parents/spouse
- Original bank statement of last six months and the latest Income Tax Return for parents/spouse
If the applicant is the owner of the company
- Proof of ownership (e.g. Director Identification Number approval issued from Ministry of Corporate Affairs or proprietorship document issued from bank or Import export license)
- Company bank statement

Documents for the person who is inviting/Guarantor and staying in Japan

Documents from the Inviter / Guarantor in Japan
- Original Invitation Letter
- Schedule of Stay
- Original Letter of Guarantee if the Inviter is bearing the expenses
- Certificate of Income/bank deposit/copy of final tax return/certificate of tax payment of the Guarantor
- Copy of Passport (First and Last page)
Additional documents, in case the Inviter / Guarantor is Foreign National
- Copy of Passport (First and Last page)
- Copy of latest and valid Japan Visa
- Copy of passport pages with status items; entry/departure and permission of residence
- Copy of the certificate of alien registration (Both front & back)
Proof of Relationship with Guarantor
Proof of Relationship, in case the applicant is accompanied by any dependent, i.e. Passport copy, Marriage Certificate, Birth Certificate.

Visa is submitted in the Japan Embassy in India.
Time to process VISA – 7-8 working days after submission

Note: The above is a guide to the documents you should provide with your visa application. Japan Embassy may request you for an interview / additional documentation depending on your personal circumstances.

Additional Downloads for reference:

Templates on this link

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