How to apply for a Japanese visa?

Japanese visa application process:

In order to improve issuance efficiency, the Japanese embassy and consulates have simplified the issuance procedures and stipulated that: except for diplomatic visas, all other visas must be issued by the Japanese embassy in China The agency designated by the Embassy is the agent, and the tourist visa is represented by the designated travel agency. Individual applications are not accepted.

So when applying for a Japanese visa, the applicant must first call the agency or travel agency to understand the specific information that needs to be prepared and submit it to the agency. There is no need to go to the embassy or consulate in person to queue up to apply.

Information required for a Japanese visa:

1. Passport: The applicant must hold an original valid private passport signed by the applicant for more than six months. If you have an old passport, please The signature on the attached passport must be exactly the same as the signature on the personal information form.

2. Personal photos: 2, recent 2-inch color photos with white background within three months

3. Copy of ID card: 1 copy, must be the original ID card Copy (the second generation must copy both sides)

4. Household register: 1 copy, a copy of the household register of all family members, including the homepage of the head of household (when there are accompanying family members) that can reflect the relationship or the household register Notarized certificate of kinship

5. Business cards: 2. The address, phone number, and name provided must be correct and authentic, and the person can be contacted. If you have a company profile, it is best to provide it (this is actually not necessary) , if provided, it can only be provided as auxiliary materials and will not affect the visa).

6. Visa application form: 1 copy, which should be truthfully, completely filled out and signed by the applicant himself. Also provide 1-2 copies of a blank information form with a personal signature. The passport signature must be exactly the same as the signature on the personal information form. The Japanese Embassy is very Pay attention to the accuracy of the signature

7. Proof of employment: 1 guarantee letter must be stamped with the official seal of the employer, stating the applicant's position, working hours here, abiding by Japanese laws during the period, and not leaving the group activities , Return to the country according to the period after the tour. If you fail to return, you and the company will bear all legal responsibilities and expenses incurred. The leader’s signature, contact number, date (Japanese personal tourist visa, the most important thing is to indicate the annual salary of 100,000 yuan, if not stated It is impossible to apply).

8. Enterprise business license: 1 copy of the national government agency does not require this, but a copy of the unit's legal person code certificate must be provided and stamped with the company's official seal (for an enterprise, a copy of the business license must be provided and stamped) Official seal, if a school or institution provides a copy of the organization code certificate with an official seal, it must be provided)

9. Personal asset certificate: 1 original deposit certificate of 50,000 yuan, bank current account for more than half a year / One copy each of time passbook, real estate, and car. The more asset certificates the better (the Japanese Consulate in Chongqing has no requirements for bank statements and does not need to be provided)

10. Marriage certificate: 1 marriage certificate Copy (The Japanese Consulate will only recognize people who are in the same household register as relatives. If the couple is not in the same household register, they have separate household registrations. The embassy will not recognize the marriage certificate alone, and a notarized certificate of kinship is required. )

11. Special groups:

a. Retirees: If the applicant is a retiree, a retirement certificate needs to be submitted

b. School students: such as If you are a student, you need to provide your student ID card, ID card, household registration book, and birth certificate. If your parents are accompanying you, you need to provide your parents’ assets.

c. Unemployed persons: If the applicant does not have an employer, a certificate from the neighborhood committee is required.

d. Temporary residents: 1. If your household registration and place of residence and work do not belong to the same province in your consular district, you must provide a copy of your residence permit. If you have just applied and have not received the original residence permit You can use a copy of the residence permit collection voucher (marked with the acceptance number and stamped with the official seal of the Rental House Management Service Center). 2 Applicants holding a Hong Kong yellow leather passport (i.e. Hong Kong Visa Identity Certificate) in the corresponding consular district must Go to the public security bureau where you have lived in the past six months to issue a "Temporary Accommodation Registration Form for Overseas Personnel" and provide a copy.

Japan (Japanese: にっぽんこく, にほんこく, English: Japan), referred to as "Japan", is located in East Asia. The name of the country means "the land of the rising sun". Its territory consists of Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu. It consists of four large islands and more than 7,200 small islands, with a total area of ??378,000 square kilometers. The main ethnic group is Yamato, Japanese is commonly spoken, and the total population is about 126 million.

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Japanvisa (Japanvisa) refers to the document that non-Japanese registered persons need to apply for when going to Japan. It is divided into business visa (short-term, long-term), tourist visa Visas (individual, group, family), visas to visit relatives/friends, visas to stay in Japan for medical treatment, study abroad visas, visas with a certificate of residence qualification, etc.

Japan has implemented new visa policies for Chinese citizens traveling to Japan

Recently, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan decided that the Embassy of Japan in China issued the "Relaxation of Visa Issuance Conditions for Chinese Citizens Going to Japan" (below) (referred to as the "Conditions") to expand personnel exchanges between the two countries, and this measure has been implemented since May 8, 2017.

The specific measures for Chinese citizens living in China are as follows:

(1) Start issuing multiple visas to people with sufficient financial ability: for people with sufficient financial ability and their For family members, multiple-entry visas valid for 3 years and with a stay period of 30 days will be issued (the purpose of the first visit to Japan is limited to sightseeing).

(2) Expand the multiple-entry visa from the three northeastern prefectures of Japan to six counties: Expand the target area for multiple-entry visas from the three northeastern prefectures (Iwate Prefecture, Miyagi Prefecture, and Fukushima Prefecture) to include Tohoku Six prefectures (Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, Akita, Yamagata, Fukushima). At the same time, the requirement that people with certain financial capabilities have traveled to Japan in the past three years is cancelled.

(3) Relaxation of multiple-entry visas for people with relatively high incomes: Multiple-entry visas (valid for 5 years, with a stay period of 90 days) are issued to people with relatively high incomes and their families. The purpose of the first visit to Japan is no longer limited to It can also be used for sightseeing, business or visiting friends. In addition, those who apply for this visa can arrange their own air tickets, accommodation, etc. to Japan.

(4) Simplify the application procedures for individual single-trip tourist visa: For credit card (gold card) holders, simplify the application materials for individual single-trip tourist visa.

Reference materials: Japan visa - Baidu Encyclopedia

How to get a tourist visa to Japan

1. What are the types of tourist visas to Japan

Group tourist visa for Chinese to Japan

It refers to the visa issued when Chinese people visit Japan in a group (group) for the purpose of tourism. The number of tour groups organized under this system is between 5 and 40 people, and the trip to Japan is within 15 days. Chinese individual tourist visas to Japan are issued to meet the needs of more and more people who want to choose more diverse tourism products, and are issued to allow fewer people to travel freely. Different from group tours, Chinese and Japanese travel agencies do not need to send group leaders and tour guides. The validity period is 90 days, the stay period is 15 days, and the number of return trips is one. The Chinese multiple-entry visa to Japan is a type of personal tourist visa. It is issued to people with sufficient financial ability and their families. Multiple-entry visas are issued with a validity period of 3 years and a stay period of 30 days (the purpose of the first visit to Japan is limited to sightseeing). travel). Chinese nationals living outside China can also apply for the same conditions as those within China. The multiple-entry visa for Chinese people with relatively high incomes in Japan is one of the above-mentioned individual tourist visas. It is a multiple-entry visa issued to people with relatively high incomes and their families (valid for 5 years, with a stay period of 90 days). It is the first time to visit Japan. The purpose is no longer limited to sightseeing, but can also be used for business or visiting friends. In addition, those who apply for this visa can arrange their own air tickets, accommodation, etc. to Japan. Chinese nationals living outside China can also apply for the same conditions as those within China.

2. What materials are needed for a Japanese tourist visa?

If you want to apply for a visa for traveling to Japan, you generally need the following materials: 1. Passport valid for more than six months (the "signature of the license holder" on the last page of the passport must have my signature). When renewing a new passport, please provide the old passport at the same time; 2. Tourist visa application form (generally provided by travel agencies); 3. 2 two-inch full-face color photos (white background); 4. Copy of personal ID card (A4); 5. Copy of the Family Register (A4); 6. Proof of employment (on company letterhead with official seal); 7. Copy of the business license (provided by the designated agency hotel); 8. Deposit of at least 50,000 yuan in cash per person (Must be paid, and the guest can get it back with his or her passport after returning to the country on time); 9. Proof of assets (copy of real estate certificate, copy of car certificate, original proof of personal deposit of more than 50,000, copy of time deposit certificate, at least one of the above certificates must be provided); Groups A certificate of deposit of 50,000 (RMB) is required for a visa; an annual income of more than 100,000 (RMB) is required for a personal visa; an annual income of more than 250,000 (RMB) is required for a multiple visa. Starting from May 8, 2017, the application materials for individual single-entry tourist visa will be simplified for credit card (gold card) holders. Child visa materials for parents traveling together: copies of the family's household registration, school leave letter, original student ID, birth certificate and only child certificate. If you have an ID card, you must submit your ID card, original passport and photo. If only one parent is traveling with you: You must also provide a copy of the parent’s power of attorney, household register, ID card, and marriage certificate. Fill in the visa application form (get it when registering, the applicant's signature should be consistent with the signature on the last page of the passport) Deposit 50,000-200,000 (the specific amount varies according to different regions and visa records) Retirees from special groups: If the applicant is a retiree, he or she needs to submit a retirement Students with ID card: If you are a student, you need to provide your student ID card, ID card, household registration book, and birth certificate. If your parents are accompanying you, you need to provide your parents’ assets. Unemployed: If the applicant does not have an employer, a certificate from the neighborhood committee is required. 3. How to apply for a tourist visa to Japan

The visa section of the Japanese Embassy/Consulate in China does not accept visa applications submitted by individuals. In other words, you can only obtain a visa by submitting a visa application through a qualified travel agency. Therefore, to apply for a Japanese tourist visa, you should first call the agency or travel agency to understand the materials that need to be prepared. After preparing the specific materials, send them to the agency and wait for the visa to be issued. After the visa is issued, you can travel. Finally, after returning from the trip, To go through the cancellation procedures. 4. How much does it cost to apply for a visa to travel to Japan

Japanese tourist visas are all handed over to the corresponding travel agencies, so the visa fee needs to refer to the travel agency's quotation. Generally, a single individual tourist visa is between 400-600. . For more information about how to apply for a tourist visa to Japan, enter: View more content

Please tell me about the latest Japanese visa "For credit card (gold card) holders, simplify individual single visit

I don’t know what type of platinum credit card you have. First of all, if you have a gold card credit card, simplifying the information is actually just simplifying the asset part. Your basic information is still necessary, but it’s just bank statements, tax forms, etc. Asset-related information can be replaced by a gold card. In the end, the Japanese embassy will review your gold card. To put it bluntly, it mainly depends on the money. For example, the conditions for applying for a CCB gold card are that the monthly balance of CCB wealth management products exceeds 200,000 within one year. Yuan, the monthly balance of CCB loans exceeds 500,000 Yuan within one year, etc., the platinum card requirements are higher, so it is not relaxed, it just allows the bank to review your assets first. Holding a gold card means that you can basically provide one-year bank statements. If you have proof of 100,000, you no longer need to provide bank statements. To sum up, if you want to know whether your gold card or platinum card will work, just look at the application conditions. If you want to apply for a platinum card, you need a balance of more than 500,000, or an annual income. 100,000, 200,000, these conditions should simplify the materials.

Can Xi'an apply for a visa to Japan?

Xi'an can apply for a visa to Japan. You need to provide the following materials. Chinese travel agencies that have obtained the qualification to deliver visas from the Japanese Embassy or Consulate General in China apply:

1. Passport

2. Visa application form (your photo needs to be attached 4.54. 5).

3. Consent form for personal information processing.

4. Household register, etc., information that can confirm your place of residence.

5. Information that can confirm financial ability:

a. Information that can confirm the validity of the international credit card (including UnionPay card) gold card level or above.

b. Proof of employment (including position, period of employment, salary amount (annual income), etc.) and information that can confirm annual income (bank statements (last six months), etc.).

c. Documents that can confirm the formation of assets (pension certificates, real estate certificates, stock delivery notes, etc.).

6. Household register or notarized certificate of kinship.

7. Certificate of enrollment or graduation certificate issued by the university.

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A Xi'an travel agency designated by the China National Tourism Administration and qualified to send visas to the Japanese Embassy or Consulate General in China:

1. Xi'an CITIC International Travel Agency Co., Ltd.

Address: 4F, ??Changhe Hotel, No. 94 Chang'an North Road, Beilin District, Xi'an

2. Xi'an China Travel International Travel Agency Co., Ltd. (June 15, 2018 The visa delivery service will be suspended until February 14, 2019)

Address: No. 63 (No. 103), North Section of Chang'an Road, Beilin District, Xi'an

3. Xi'an Overseas Tourism Co., Ltd. (The visa delivery service will be suspended from December 18, 2017 to December 17, 2019)

Address: 6F, CITIC Building, No. 89 Chang'an North Road, Beilin District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province

4 , Shaanxi Zhongqing International Travel Agency Co., Ltd. (the visa delivery service will be suspended from March 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019)

Address: Huarong International, No. 21, West Section of the South Second Ring Road, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province Building A

5. Shaanxi Express International Travel Agency Co., Ltd.

Address: 2305-2308, CapitaLand Plaza, No. 64, West Section of Yanta South Second Ring Road, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province

The Embassy of Japan in China - About the information required for tourist visa application and visa fees

The Embassy of Japan in China - List of travel agencies

If you don’t have a running deposit, you can Can I apply for a Japanese visa?

You can apply for a Japanese visa without proof of bank balance. The required materials for applying for a Japanese visa:

1. Passport.

2. Visa application form (you need to paste your photo 4.54.5).

3. Consent form for personal information processing.

4. Household register, etc., information that can confirm your place of residence.

5. Information that can confirm financial ability (choose one from abc):

a. Information that can confirm the validity of the international credit card (including UnionPay card) gold level or above .

b. Proof of employment (including position, period of employment, salary amount (annual income), etc.) and information that can confirm annual income.

c. Documents that can confirm the formation of assets (pension certificates, real estate certificates, stock delivery notes, etc.).

6. Household register or notarized certificate of kinship.

7. Certificate of enrollment or graduation certificate issued by the university.

8. Other relevant information (required additional information, etc.).

As can be seen from the above, it is not necessary to make a current deposit to apply for a Japanese visa, as long as you can prove your personal assets or annual income.

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Things to note when visiting Japan

1. After arriving at the Japanese airport, go through the quarantine station to the immigration inspection station and present your passport and immigration card. Go through immigration formalities at the checkpoint. When undergoing immigration inspection, be sure to answer the immigration officer’s questions carefully after accurately understanding them, and never nod casually. Japanese regulations require the collection of fingerprints and facial image information from foreigners over 16 years of age. Please cooperate.

2. When going through the entry procedures at the customs, please hand over the completed declaration form and passport to the customs officials. The declaration form can be obtained from the flight attendant on the plane or filled out in the baggage hall. It should be declared truthfully.

3. When claiming your luggage, please confirm the airline and flight number, and go to the designated baggage transfer station to pick up your luggage. After picking up your luggage, show your passport and completed customs declaration form to clear customs. The customs is divided into two parts. Those who are within the duty-free scope go to the green light inspection counter to go through the procedures, and those who are not within the duty-free scope go to the red light inspection counter to go through the procedures.

4. After completing the entry formalities, properly keep the "Record of Foreigners Going Abroad" in the same form, which will be used when handling departure procedures from Japan in the future.

5. Items brought into Japan must be declared to the customs in writing; if the items carried exceed the duty-free scope, a "Separate Transport Baggage Declaration Form" must be submitted. At the same time, when carrying gold (gold bars, gold nuggets, etc.) not exceeding 1kg, but the total value of gold (gold bars, gold nuggets, etc.) exceeds the tax-free range of 200,000 yen with other items, regardless of weight and purity, you must fill out the separate transport luggage declaration form and pay the corresponding Taxes.

If you carry more than 1 million yen in cash or other negotiable securities or more than 1kg of gold (gold bars, gold nuggets, etc., with a purity of 90 or above), in addition to filling out the baggage declaration form for separate transport of carried items, you also need to Fill out the "Declaration Form for Import and Export of Payment Means, etc."

The Embassy of Japan in China - About the information required for tourist visa application and visa fees, etc.

China Consular Service Network-Japan-Entry and Residence

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