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Temporary Visitor Visa for Tourism (Sightseeing)

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees And Service Charges
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Download Forms

  • Overview

    This visa allows people to visit Japan for a holiday or recreation for a stay up to 90 days.

    Note: Only residents of Sindh and Baluchistan can apply at the Japan Visa Application Centre in Karachi.

  • Visa Fees And Service Charges

    You must pay the applicable Visa fee and Service fee when submitting your application. The Please refer to the table given below to know your visa fees.

    Visa Fees (General):

    GENERAL SINGLE ENTRY PKR 5560
    MULTIPLE ENTRY PKR 11,110
    TRANSIT PKR 1,300

    Visa Fees (For Indian) :

    GENERAL SINGLE ENTRY PKR 1,540
    MULTIPLE ENTRY PKR 1,540
    TRANSIT PKR 140

    Please Note:

    Service Charges : In addition to the standard visa fees, service fees will be charged by Japan Visa Application Centre.

    There is a service charge of PKR 3000 or 11$ (inclusive of all taxes) levied per application. Service fees will be paid online at the time of booking an appointment .

    All other charges (Visa Fee and other optional charges) are to be paid in cash only in PKR in Pakistan.

    Visa Fee is refunded only if the visa is not approved by the Embassy. Service/Courier Charge are inclusive of all taxes and non-refundable.

    Pakistan passport holders are exempt from visa fee.

    For list of nationalities who are exempt from visa fee , click on this

  • Documents Required

    Document Checklist

    Note: Kindly arrange the documents in the same order as outlined in Document Checklist and attach a copy of it along with your visa application form.

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

  • Photo Specifications

    One recent and latest photograph of applicant with light background preferably white, having size of 45mm x 45mm.

  • Processing Time

    The time to process an application for any kind of visas depends on the applicant’s circumstances. Minimum processing time, it takes at least six (6) business days if the documentation is in order. There are some cases, however, in which over a few weeks or more are needed. It should be noted that the embassy does not issue any visas on the same day of application.

    Please make sure to apply in advance to avoid any inconvenience.

  • Download Forms

    Please submit one completed and signed Visa Application form along with your application

    Visa Application form
    1. Letter of Guarantee
    2. Invitation letter
    3. Details of Company /Organization
    4. Itinerary in Japan

    Kindly refer to General Information to the Applicants Applying for Visa to Japan at the Embassy of Japan, Islamabad | Embassy of Japan in Pakistan (emb-japan.go.jp) for further details

Temporary Visitor Visa for Visiting relatives , Friends or Acquaintances

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees And Service Charges
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Download Forms

  • Overview

    This visa allows people to visit Japan for a holiday or recreation for a stay up to 90 days.

    Note: Only residents of Sindh and Baluchistan can apply at the Japan Visa Application Centre in Karachi.

  • Visa Fees And Service Charges

    You must pay the applicable Visa fee and Service fee when submitting your application. The Please refer to the table given below to know your visa fees.

    Visa Fees (General):

    GENERAL SINGLE ENTRY PKR 5560
    MULTIPLE ENTRY PKR 11,110
    TRANSIT PKR 1,300

    Visa Fees (For Indian) :

    GENERAL SINGLE ENTRY PKR 1,540
    MULTIPLE ENTRY PKR 1,540
    TRANSIT PKR 140

    Please Note:

    Service Charges : In addition to the standard visa fees, service fees will be charged by Japan Visa Application Centre.

    There is a service charge of PKR 3000 or 11$ (inclusive of all taxes) levied per application. Service fees will be paid online at the time of booking an appointment .

    All other charges (Visa Fee and other optional charges) are to be paid in cash only in PKR in Pakistan.

    Visa Fee is refunded only if the visa is not approved by the Embassy. Service/Courier Charge are inclusive of all taxes and non-refundable.

    Pakistan passport holders are exempt from visa fee.

    For list of nationalities who are exempt from visa fee , click on this

  • Documents Required

    Document Checklist

    Note: Kindly arrange the documents in the same order as outlined in Document Checklist and attach a copy of it along with your visa application form.

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

  • Photo Specifications

    One recent and latest photograph of applicant with light background preferably white, having size of 45mm x 45mm.

  • Processing Time

    The time to process an application for any kind of visas depends on the applicant’s circumstances. Minimum processing time, it takes at least six (6) business days if the documentation is in order. There are some cases, however, in which over a few weeks or more are needed. It should be noted that the embassy does not issue any visas on the same day of application.

    Please make sure to apply in advance to avoid any inconvenience.

  • Download Forms

    Please submit one completed and signed Visa Application form along with your application

    Visa Application form
    1. Letter of Guarantee
    2. Invitation letter
    3. Details of Company /Organization
    4. Itinerary in Japan

    Kindly refer to General Information to the Applicants Applying for Visa to Japan at the Embassy of Japan, Islamabad | Embassy of Japan in Pakistan (emb-japan.go.jp) for further details

Temporary Visitor Visa for Business

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees And Service Charges
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Download Forms

  • Overview

    This visa allows business people to make multiple short business visit to Japan for up to 90 days during your visa validity period. Business activities may include a conference, negotiation or exploratory business visit.

    Note: Only residents of Sindh and Baluchistan can apply at the Japan Visa Application Centre in Karachi.

  • Visa Fees And Service Charges

    You must pay the applicable Visa fee and Service fee when submitting your application. The Please refer to the table given below to know your visa fees.

    Visa Fees (General):

    GENERAL SINGLE ENTRY PKR 5560
    MULTIPLE ENTRY PKR 11,110
    TRANSIT PKR 1,300

    Visa Fees (For Indian) :

    GENERAL SINGLE ENTRY PKR 1,540
    MULTIPLE ENTRY PKR 1,540
    TRANSIT PKR 140

    Please Note:

    Service Charges : In addition to the standard visa fees, service fees will be charged by Japan Visa Application Centre.

    There is a service charge of PKR 3000 or 11$ (inclusive of all taxes) levied per application. Service fees will be paid online at the time of booking an appointment .

    All other charges (Visa Fee and other optional charges) are to be paid in cash only in PKR in Pakistan.

    Visa Fee is refunded only if the visa is not approved by the Embassy. Service/Courier Charge are inclusive of all taxes and non-refundable.

    Pakistan passport holders are exempt from visa fee.

    For list of nationalities who are exempt from visa fee , click on this

  • Documents Required

    Document Checklist

    Note: Kindly arrange the documents in the same order as outlined in Document Checklist and attach a copy of it along with your visa application form.

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

  • Photo Specifications

    One recent and latest photograph of applicant with light background preferably white, having size of 45mm x 45mm.

  • Processing Time

    The time to process an application for any kind of visas depends on the applicant’s circumstances. Minimum processing time, it takes at least six (6) business days if the documentation is in order. There are some cases, however, in which over a few weeks or more are needed. It should be noted that the embassy does not issue any visas on the same day of application.

    Please make sure to apply in advance to avoid any inconvenience.

  • Download Forms

    Please submit one completed and signed Visa Application form along with your application

    Visa Application form
    1. Letter of Guarantee
    2. Invitation letter
    3. Details of Company /Organization
    4. Itinerary in Japan

    Kindly refer to General Information to the Applicants Applying for Visa to Japan at the Embassy of Japan, Islamabad | Embassy of Japan in Pakistan (emb-japan.go.jp) for further details

Long Term Stay with Certificate of Eligibility (COE)

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees And Service Charges
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
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  • Overview

    A stay during which the applicant performs remunerative work (professor, journalist, researcher, engineer etc.) in Japan or a stay of over 90 days (student, trainee, etc.) in Japan. Please click here for more details.

    The certificate of eligibility issued by the Immigration Bureau of Japan must be submitted to apply this category.

    Note: .Only residents of Sindh and Baluchistan can apply at the Japan Visa Application Centre in Karachi.

    Visa Applicants applying for Long Term Stay category who are unable to get appointment online at our Islamabad Centre can visit us at 2pm and our staff can assist in booking an appointment in the next available slot (subject to availability *)}

  • Visa Fees And Service Charges

    You must pay the applicable Visa fee and Service fee when submitting your application. The Please refer to the table given below to know your visa fees.

    Visa Fees (General):

    GENERAL SINGLE ENTRY PKR 5560
    MULTIPLE ENTRY PKR 11,110
    TRANSIT PKR 1,300

    Visa Fees (For Indian) :

    GENERAL SINGLE ENTRY PKR 1,540
    MULTIPLE ENTRY PKR 1,540
    TRANSIT PKR 140

    Please Note:

    Service Charges : In addition to the standard visa fees, service fees will be charged by Japan Visa Application Centre.

    There is a service charge of PKR 3000 or 11$ (inclusive of all taxes) levied per application. Service fees will be paid online at the time of booking an appointment .

    All other charges (Visa Fee and other optional charges) are to be paid in cash only in PKR in Pakistan.

    Visa Fee is refunded only if the visa is not approved by the Embassy. Service/Courier Charge are inclusive of all taxes and non-refundable.

    Pakistan passport holders are exempt from visa fee.

    For list of nationalities who are exempt from visa fee , click on this

  • Documents Required

    Long Term Checklist

    Note: Kindly arrange the documents in the same order as outlined in Document Checklist and attach a copy of it along with your visa application form.

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

  • Photo Specifications

    One recent and latest photograph of applicant with light background preferably white, having size of 45mm x 45mm.

  • Processing Time

    The time to process an application for any kind of visas depends on the applicant’s circumstances. Minimum processing time, it takes at least six (6) business days if the documentation is in order. There are some cases, however, in which over a few weeks or more are needed. It should be noted that the embassy does not issue any visas on the same day of application.

    Please make sure to apply in advance to avoid any inconvenience.

  • Download Forms

    Please submit one completed and signed Visa Application form along with your application

    Visa Application form
    1. Letter of Guarantee
    2. Invitation letter
    3. Details of Company /Organization
    4. Itinerary in Japan

    Kindly refer to the following links for further info : General Information to the Applicants Applying for Visa to Japan at the Embassy of Japan, Islamabad | Embassy of Japan in Pakistan (emb-japan.go.jp)

    https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/long/index.html for further in