Visa info for travelling overseas
Thinking of travelling abroad over school break, Christmas break or Golden Week? Make sure you have the necessary tourist visa. Most tourist visas can be obtained in that country upon entry or prior to departure from Japan. The following information below lists popular destinations from Japan and provides information only for obtaining visas in Japan prior to departure.
Use the following info as a guide. Prices and visa requirements may vary and are subject to change. All information is correct as of April 2007 and relate to the Tourist Visa class only.
Whether you need a visa or not depends on what your citizenship is, (and not necessarily where you were born, where you are from or where you are currently living), that is, what passport do you hold. Be sure to confirm with the relevant Embassy or Consulate for the most up-to-date information.
Most visa applications can be arranged yourself through the post. However, some require you to apply in person at the relevant Embassy in Tokyo. Most travel agents will also arrange visa – usually for a fee. Ensure you have a re-entry permit before you go so that you will be allowed back into Japan.
Other notes:
Where an application is made by post from within Japan – send cash (yen). Some embassies may accept US dollars. When sending cash in the mail go to the post office and use registered mail – genkin kakitome (a special registered postal envelope used for money) You must send your original passport. Passports will generally require at least 6 months validity (ie not expire within the next 6 months) Make sure the passport-sized photos you send are fairly recent. Do not wear sunglasses or a hat. Make sure the background is white and the photo is in color (not a black and white photo) Some countries do not require a tourist visa. Where a tourist visa is not required, there is a stay limit that is usually 30 days.
Destination – Vietnam
Visa required: Yes. All nationalities require a tourist visa.
Exceptions: Citizens of: Japan, Korea, Thailand, Phillipines, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia
Length of stay (max.): 30 days. Single entry visa only.
Cost: Approx 6000yen
Application Method: Post or in person
What you need: 2 photos (4cm x 6cm or 3cm x 4cm), original passport, application form, visa fee
Application Procedure: Fill out application form, send with the above items to the address below. Send cash through the mail. Go to the post office and ask for a genkin kakitome (registered mail containing cash).Or visit Embassy in person.
Mail address/Contact Info: Embassy of Vietnam in Tokyo
50-11, Motoyoyogi-cho
Shibuya Ku
Tokyo 151, Japan
No website.
Ph- (8313) 3466 3313
Destination – Cambodia
Visa required: Yes. All nationalities require a tourist visa.
Exceptions: Citizens of: Malaysia, Singapore, Laos, Philippines
Length of stay (max): 30 days. Single entry only.
Cost: 2800yen
Application method: Post or online e-visa.
Online application: Go to this website http://evisa.mfaic.gov.kh/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Search_Engine_Campaign&utm_term=
You will need to pay by credit card. You will also need a digital photo. No passport required for the application process. You will receive an e-visa email. Simply print and present the e-visa email on airport arrival. There is no visa sticker for your passport
By post – what you will need: Passport, one recent passport-sized photo (3.5cm x 4.5cm), Visa fee (2800yen), application form,
Photocopy of Alien ID card (gaijin card)
http://www.cambodianembassy.jp/views.php?key=1&topicid=13&language=1
Mail address: Kingdom of Cambodia Tokyo
8-6-9 Akasaka
Minato Ku
Tokyo 107-0052
Japan
Ph: 03-5412-8521
Bus. Hours: 9-12 1-4pm
Valid: For 3 months from date of issue.
Destination – India
Visa required: Yes. All nationalities require a tourist visa.
Length of stay (max. ): 6 months
Cost: Varies based on several factors. There is the actual cost of the visa. There is an additional fee if you have been in Japan for less than five years. There is an additional fee if you are unfortunate enough to be American.
Total visa cost: Australians – 9500yen, NZ- 9500yen, Americans 12250yen.
Application method: by post. Send cash through registered mail (genkin kakitome)
What you will need: Application form, photocopy of Gaijin card, one passport-sized photo, original passport valid for at least 6 months, visa fee in cash, self-addressed return envelope without stamps.
Address to: residents of Japan are to send their visa application to the Embassy of India (rather than the Consulate General of India which applies to some other areas of Japan):
Visa (Consular) Section,
Embassy of India.2-2-11,Kudan Minami, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo- 102-0074
Tel: (03)3262-2391
Fax: (03)3239-2449
Telex: 232-4886 INDEMB JP
http://www.india-visa.com/japan-info.htm
Application form for Indian visa download here http://www.india-visa.com/visa-forms/visaap.pdf
Destination – Thailand
Visa required: No. Visa not required for Australians, Canadians, Americans, UK citizens, French citizens, New Zealanders, South Africans. Most nationalities do not require a tourist visa.
Length of stay (max): 30 days
Contact: Royal Thai Embassy of Tokyo
www.thaiembassy.jp
Destination – Laos
Visa required: Yes.
Length of stay (max): 30 days (single entry)
Address: Embassy of Lao PDR
3-3-22 Nishi-Azabu
Minato Ku
Tokyo
Validity: Within 3 months of issue
Destination – China
Visa required: Yes. Visa required by all nationalities.
Application procedure: In person or by proxy if you are going through the Tokyo Embassy. Application will need to be submitted in person. It can be picked up by a proxy. Alternatively get a travel agent to organize it on your behalf such as JTB Travel, No1 Travel. It helps also to have bought your China ticket through a travel agent in Japan, as they will usually organize a visa for you at a cheaper rate. Mail applications not accepted.
Cost: Single entry 6000yen, Multuple 13000yen. Extra 6000yen for express. JTB Travel agent will do everything for 13000yen.
What you will need: Application form, 2 passport photos, passport
Address: Embassy of China in Tokyo
3-4-33 Moto Azabu
Minato Ku
Tokyo, 106-0046
Japan
Ph: 81-3-3403-3388
www.china-embassy.or.jp
Office hours: 9-12am only (Monday to Friday)
Helpful info:
http://www.no1-travel.com/feature/china/cn_info.htm
For detailed information about what to do at the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo, read the following:
http://memoirsofaleisha.blog.com/2008/3/ > Getting a Chinese visa in Japan.
Destination – Guam
Visa required: No. No visa required for Australians, Koreans, UK citizens, New Zealanders, Americans
Length of stay (max.): 15 days
Exception: 90 days for US citizens. (Guam is a territory of the USA)
Destination – Hong Kong
Visa required: No. No visa required for Australians, UK citizens, New Zealanders or Americans
Destination – Australia
Visa required: Yes. Tourist visa required OR you can apply for an ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) instead. ETA method is highly recommended.
Length of stay (max): Tourist visa – 30 days. ETA – 3 months
Cost: Tourist visa – $70AUD. ETA –free (but $20 online processing fee applies).
Application method: An ETA can only be obtained outside of Australia. You will need a credit card. Apply here http://www.eta.immi.gov.au/ETAAus5En.html
Contact/Website http://www.australia.or.jp/english/seifu/
Destination – South Korea
Visa required: No. Most nationalities do not require a visa. Australians, Americans, New Zealanders, Irish and UK nationals, and Canadians do not need a tourist visa.
Length of stay (max): Length of stay depends on nationality. Australians – 3 months. Americans – 30 days. UK and Irish nationals – 3 months. Canadians – 6 months. NZ – 3 months.
What you need: Tourist visa is not required. You need a valid passport, return or onwards ticket, sufficient funds for maintenance in Korea and a contact address in Korea (hotel etc).
Destination – USA
Visa required: No. Most nationalities do not require a tourist visa as most countries will be covered by a Visa Waiver Agreement.
Australians, New Zealanders, UK nationals and most European countries are covered by this agreement and do not need a tourist visa provided you have a return ticket, be of good character, hold a passport valid for more than 6 months after your visit, and you visit for less than 90 days.
Length of stay: For those on the Visa Waiver Program, you can stay up to 90 days.
NOTE: Your passport must be machine readable.
Website link: http://japan.usembassy.gov/e/tvisa-main.html
Originally posted on the Fukushima Unofficial JET website. http://fukushimajets.webs.com/visas.htm