Visa Information

Overview

Temporary visitor visa is for those who are visiting Japan up to 90 days for purposes of sightseeing, visits relatives, friends, or acquaintances; and short-term business affairs.

Please note that all of the above purposes of journey to Japan shall exclude any activities engaging or involving the management of business or remuneration.

Visa Fees

Visa Fees:

All visa fees must be paid in SGD dollars in cash/Debit card with the application.

Click here for visa fee details

The visa fee may vary depending on the passport.

Please reconfirm the fee upon visa application.

Processing Fees:

All applicants are required to pay a processing fee when you submit the application at the Japan Visa Application Centre.

Additional Services:

The following services are optional items. Whether you choose them or not, they will not affect the results of your application.

The Japan Visa Application Centre in Singapore also provides additional services for your convenience at nominal cost.

• Photocopying services - (Black and white A4 size) - SGD 0.50/per page
• Printing services - (Black and white A4 size) – SGD 1.00/per page
• Passport photo booth – for a set of 4 passport size color photo (see designated areas) – SGD 14.00
• Passport status tracking through SMS – SGD 3.50
• Form Filling Assistance –SGD 15.00
• Passport return by Courier for delivery address in Singapore - – per application (Door to door service in Singapore) * SGD 20.00
• Premium Lounge - SGD 80.00

Official Passport & Diplomatic Passport

The Embassy of Japan will continue to accept applications from Diplomatic and Official passport holders and applicants traveling on humanitarian emergency to Japan or visa transfer of issued visa to new passport.

Other Notices:

Visa fees will be waived for foreign nationals visiting Miyagi, Fukushima, or Iwate prefectures.

Kindly please prepare for the hotel booking and keep your invoices / booking records for future references.

Exemption of Visa Fee

• Visiting Okinawa for sight-seeing (only for Single-entry Temporary Visitor visa).
• Visiting, living, working or studying in Miyagi, Fukushima or Iwate prefecture.
• ASEAN undergraduates of NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, SIT and SUSS (only for Temporary Visitor visa).
  For undergraduates from Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Brunei and Cambodia.

*Note

To enjoy this fee waiver, please ensure that you inform the counter staff, and submit the additional documents mentioned below:

• A photocopy of [flight ticket, boat ticket, train ticket, accommodation]
  *must be indicating Okinawa or Miyagi, Fukushima, Iwate prefecture as a destination.
• Bring photocopies of Certification of Student letter and/or School Pass issued by NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, SIT or SUSS that certifies your status as an Undergraduate.

For any further information please click here.

Each applicant should also pay for a processing fee. This should also be paid in Cash/Debit only in SGD.

Please note that the service fee is non-refundable regardless of whether your application is approved or not. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused.

Documents Required

Please find the below guidance that is suitable to your purpose of travel.

Multiple Temporary Visitor Visas for Nationals

	India
	Indonesia, The Philippines And Vietnam
	China
	Russia
	Ukraine
	Mongolia
	Saudi Arabia

Temporary Visit for sightseeing (Single or Double-entry)

Click here for Document Checklist

Photo Specifications

Please submit passport-size color photo(s) along with your visa application. The photograph must be:

• Taken within 6 months
• 45mm X 35mm
• Color photo with plain background
• Taken looking straight forward and face seen clearly
• Taken without hat

Please download the specification for the photograph and submit physical photograph along with your visa application base on the given specification.

Please note the Embassy may request for a new photo if it doesn’t meet the specifications.

Processing Time

In principle, the visa application process takes a minimum of 5 business days from the date of submission (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays announced by the Embassy of Japan in Singapore).

Download Forms

Please visit to the link below which will be redirected to Japan embassy website for Application forms.

 Visa Application Form

 (How to fill out a Visa Application Form)

 Visa Application Form for COE holders

 Invitation Letter: English / Japanese

 List of Visa Applicants: English / Japanese

 Letter of Guarantee: English / Japanese

 Letter of Guarantee for Domestic Helper

 Sponsorship Letter

 Company Overview

 Schedule of stay (Daily Activities): English / Japanese

 Letter of Authorisation

 [SAMPLE] Certification of Employment or Student with a request for Single or Double entry visa

 [SAMPLE] Certification of Employment with a request for Multiple visa

 [SAMPLE] SG Work Pass Mobile App

Overview

Temporary visitor visa is for those who are visiting Japan up to 90 days for purposes of sightseeing, visits relatives, friends, or acquaintances; and short-term business affairs.

Please note that all of the above purposes of journey to Japan shall exclude any activities engaging or involving the management of business or remuneration.

Visa Fees

Visa Fees:

All visa fees must be paid in SGD dollars in cash/Debit card with the application.

Click here for visa fee details

The visa fee may vary depending on the passport.

Please reconfirm the fee upon visa application.

Processing Fees:

All applicants are required to pay a processing fee when you submit the application at the Japan Visa Application Centre.

Additional Services:

The following services are optional items. Whether you choose them or not, they will not affect the results of your application.

The Japan Visa Application Centre in Singapore also provides additional services for your convenience at nominal cost.

• Photocopying services - (Black and white A4 size) - SGD 0.50/per page
• Printing services - (Black and white A4 size) – SGD 1.00/per page
• Passport photo booth – for a set of 4 passport size color photo (see designated areas) – SGD 14.00
• Passport status tracking through SMS – SGD 3.50
• Form Filling Assistance –SGD 15.00
• Passport return by Courier for delivery address in Singapore - – per application (Door to door service in Singapore) * SGD 20.00
• Premium Lounge - SGD 80.00

Official Passport & Diplomatic Passport

The Embassy of Japan will continue to accept applications from Diplomatic and Official passport holders and applicants traveling on humanitarian emergency to Japan or visa transfer of issued visa to new passport.

Other Notices:

Visa fees will be waived for foreign nationals visiting Miyagi, Fukushima, or Iwate prefectures.

Kindly please prepare for the hotel booking and keep your invoices / booking records for future references.

Exemption of Visa Fee

• Visiting Okinawa for sight-seeing (only for Single-entry Temporary Visitor visa).
• Visiting, living, working or studying in Miyagi, Fukushima or Iwate prefecture.
• ASEAN undergraduates of NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, SIT and SUSS (only for Temporary Visitor visa).
  For undergraduates from Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Brunei and Cambodia.

*Note

To enjoy this fee waiver, please ensure that you inform the counter staff, and submit the additional documents mentioned below:

• A photocopy of [flight ticket, boat ticket, train ticket, accommodation]
  *must be indicating Okinawa or Miyagi, Fukushima, Iwate prefecture as a destination.
• Bring photocopies of Certification of Student letter and/or School Pass issued by NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, SIT or SUSS that certifies your status as an Undergraduate.

For any further information please click here.

Each applicant should also pay for a processing fee. This should also be paid in Cash/Debit only in SGD.

Please note that the service fee is non-refundable regardless of whether your application is approved or not. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused.

Documents Required

Please find the below guidance that is suitable to your purpose of travel.

Click Here for Checklist

Photo Specifications

Please submit passport-size color photo(s) along with your visa application. The photograph must be:

• Taken within 6 months
• 45mm X 35mm
• Color photo with plain background
• Taken looking straight forward and face seen clearly
• Taken without hat

Please download the specification for the photograph and submit physical photograph along with your visa application base on the given specification.

Please note the Embassy may request for a new photo if it doesn’t meet the specifications.

Processing Time

In principle, the visa application process takes a minimum of 5 business days from the date of submission (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays announced by the Embassy of Japan in Singapore).

Download Forms

Please visit to the link below which will be redirected to Japan embassy website for Application forms.

 Visa Application Form

 (How to fill out a Visa Application Form)

 Visa Application Form for COE holders

 Invitation Letter: English / Japanese

 List of Visa Applicants: English / Japanese

 Letter of Guarantee: English / Japanese

 Letter of Guarantee for Domestic Helper

 Sponsorship Letter

 Company Overview

 Schedule of stay (Daily Activities): English / Japanese

 Letter of Authorisation

 [SAMPLE] Certification of Employment or Student with a request for Single or Double entry visa

 [SAMPLE] Certification of Employment with a request for Multiple visa

 [SAMPLE] SG Work Pass Mobile App

Overview

For travellers (excluding nationals of visa waiver countries) who are stopping over in Japan while en route to another country due to flight schedules, a transit visa is needed. In the case of travellers visiting someone in Japan, or if the main purpose is for sightseeing or business, he/she should apply for a Temporary Visitor visa instead.

Visa Fees

Visa Fees:

All visa fees must be paid in SGD dollars in cash/Debit card with the application.

Click here for visa fee details

The visa fee may vary depending on the passport.

Please reconfirm the fee upon visa application.

Processing Fees:

All applicants are required to pay a processing fee when you submit the application at the Japan Visa Application Centre.

Additional Services:

The following services are optional items. Whether you choose them or not, they will not affect the results of your application.

The Japan Visa Application Centre in Singapore also provides additional services for your convenience at nominal cost.

• Photocopying services - (Black and white A4 size) - SGD 0.50/per page
• Printing services - (Black and white A4 size) – SGD 1.00/per page
• Passport photo booth – for a set of 4 passport size color photo (see designated areas) – SGD 14.00
• Passport status tracking through SMS – SGD 3.50
• Form Filling Assistance –SGD 15.00
• Passport return by Courier for delivery address in Singapore - – per application (Door to door service in Singapore) * SGD 20.00
• Premium Lounge - SGD 80.00

Official Passport & Diplomatic Passport

The Embassy of Japan will continue to accept applications from Diplomatic and Official passport holders and applicants traveling on humanitarian emergency to Japan or visa transfer of issued visa to new passport.

Other Notices:

Visa fees will be waived for foreign nationals visiting Miyagi, Fukushima, or Iwate prefectures.

Kindly please prepare for the hotel booking and keep your invoices / booking records for future references.

Exemption of Visa Fee

• Visiting Okinawa for sight-seeing (only for Single-entry Temporary Visitor visa).
• Visiting, living, working or studying in Miyagi, Fukushima or Iwate prefecture.
• ASEAN undergraduates of NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, SIT and SUSS (only for Temporary Visitor visa).
  For undergraduates from Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Brunei and Cambodia.

*Note

To enjoy this fee waiver, please ensure that you inform the counter staff, and submit the additional documents mentioned below:

• A photocopy of [flight ticket, boat ticket, train ticket, accommodation]
  *must be indicating Okinawa or Miyagi, Fukushima, Iwate prefecture as a destination.
• Bring photocopies of Certification of Student letter and/or School Pass issued by NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, SIT or SUSS that certifies your status as an Undergraduate.

For any further information please click here.

Each applicant should also pay for a processing fee. This should also be paid in Cash/Debit only in SGD.

Please note that the service fee is non-refundable regardless of whether your application is approved or not. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused.

Documents Required

Please find the below guidance that is suitable to your purpose of travel.

Click Here for Checklist

Photo Specifications

Please submit passport-size color photo(s) along with your visa application. The photograph must be:

• Taken within 6 months
• 45mm X 35mm
• Color photo with plain background
• Taken looking straight forward and face seen clearly
• Taken without hat

Please download the specification for the photograph and submit physical photograph along with your visa application base on the given specification.

Please note the Embassy may request for a new photo if it doesn’t meet the specifications.

Processing Time

In principle, the visa application process takes a minimum of 5 business days from the date of submission (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays announced by the Embassy of Japan in Singapore).

Download Forms

Please visit to the link below which will be redirected to Japan embassy website for Application forms.

 Visa Application Form

 (How to fill out a Visa Application Form)

 Visa Application Form for COE holders

 Invitation Letter: English / Japanese

 List of Visa Applicants: English / Japanese

 Letter of Guarantee: English / Japanese

 Letter of Guarantee for Domestic Helper

 Sponsorship Letter

 Company Overview

 Schedule of stay (Daily Activities): English / Japanese

 Letter of Authorisation

 [SAMPLE] Certification of Employment or Student with a request for Single or Double entry visa

 [SAMPLE] Certification of Employment with a request for Multiple visa

 [SAMPLE] SG Work Pass Mobile App

Overview

This visa is a short-term stay visa (temporary visit not exceeding 90 days) for a foreigner currently living with a Japanese spouse outside of Japan.

For a long-term stay visa (over 90 days), please refer to the application procedure for “Long-Term Stay as a Spouse of Japanese National”.

Visa Fees

Visa Fees:

All visa fees must be paid in SGD dollars in cash/Debit card with the application.

Click here for visa fee details

The visa fee may vary depending on the passport.

Please reconfirm the fee upon visa application.

Processing Fees:

All applicants are required to pay a processing fee when you submit the application at the Japan Visa Application Centre.

Additional Services:

The following services are optional items. Whether you choose them or not, they will not affect the results of your application.

The Japan Visa Application Centre in Singapore also provides additional services for your convenience at nominal cost.

• Photocopying services - (Black and white A4 size) - SGD 0.50/per page
• Printing services - (Black and white A4 size) – SGD 1.00/per page
• Passport photo booth – for a set of 4 passport size color photo (see designated areas) – SGD 14.00
• Passport status tracking through SMS – SGD 3.50
• Form Filling Assistance –SGD 15.00
• Passport return by Courier for delivery address in Singapore - – per application (Door to door service in Singapore) * SGD 20.00
• Premium Lounge - SGD 80.00

Official Passport & Diplomatic Passport

The Embassy of Japan will continue to accept applications from Diplomatic and Official passport holders and applicants traveling on humanitarian emergency to Japan or visa transfer of issued visa to new passport.

Other Notices:

Visa fees will be waived for foreign nationals visiting Miyagi, Fukushima, or Iwate prefectures.

Kindly please prepare for the hotel booking and keep your invoices / booking records for future references.

Exemption of Visa Fee

• Visiting Okinawa for sight-seeing (only for Single-entry Temporary Visitor visa).
• Visiting, living, working or studying in Miyagi, Fukushima or Iwate prefecture.
• ASEAN undergraduates of NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, SIT and SUSS (only for Temporary Visitor visa).
  For undergraduates from Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Brunei and Cambodia.

*Note

To enjoy this fee waiver, please ensure that you inform the counter staff, and submit the additional documents mentioned below:

• A photocopy of [flight ticket, boat ticket, train ticket, accommodation]
  *must be indicating Okinawa or Miyagi, Fukushima, Iwate prefecture as a destination.
• Bring photocopies of Certification of Student letter and/or School Pass issued by NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, SIT or SUSS that certifies your status as an Undergraduate.

For any further information please click here.

Each applicant should also pay for a processing fee. This should also be paid in Cash/Debit only in SGD.

Please note that the service fee is non-refundable regardless of whether your application is approved or not. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused.

Documents Required

Please find the below guidance that is suitable to your purpose of travel.

	Click here for Checklist-English
	Click here for Checklist-Japanese

Photo Specifications

Please submit passport-size color photo(s) along with your visa application. The photograph must be:

• Taken within 6 months
• 45mm X 35mm
• Color photo with plain background
• Taken looking straight forward and face seen clearly
• Taken without hat

Please download the specification for the photograph and submit physical photograph along with your visa application base on the given specification.

Please note the Embassy may request for a new photo if it doesn’t meet the specifications.

Processing Time

In principle, the visa application process takes a minimum of 5 business days from the date of submission (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays announced by the Embassy of Japan in Singapore).

Download Forms

Please visit to the link below which will be redirected to Japan embassy website for Application forms.

 Visa Application Form

 (How to fill out a Visa Application Form)

 Visa Application Form for COE holders

 Invitation Letter: English / Japanese

 List of Visa Applicants: English / Japanese

 Letter of Guarantee: English / Japanese

 Letter of Guarantee for Domestic Helper

 Sponsorship Letter

 Company Overview

 Schedule of stay (Daily Activities): English / Japanese

 Letter of Authorisation

 [SAMPLE] Certification of Employment or Student with a request for Single or Double entry visa

 [SAMPLE] Certification of Employment with a request for Multiple visa

 [SAMPLE] SG Work Pass Mobile App

Overview

Foreigners whose spouse is a Japanese national will be eligible to apply for this type of visa if the foreigner and the Japanese spouse are going to enter and stay together in Japan for long-term residence more than 90days. Foreigners visiting Japan for holiday purpose with the Japanese spouse are not eligible to apply for this visa as it is considered “Temporary Visit”.

Visa Fees

Visa Fees:

All visa fees must be paid in SGD dollars in cash/Debit card with the application.

Click here for visa fee details

The visa fee may vary depending on the passport.

Please reconfirm the fee upon visa application.

Processing Fees:

All applicants are required to pay a processing fee when you submit the application at the Japan Visa Application Centre.

Additional Services:

The following services are optional items. Whether you choose them or not, they will not affect the results of your application.

The Japan Visa Application Centre in Singapore also provides additional services for your convenience at nominal cost.

• Photocopying services - (Black and white A4 size) - SGD 0.50/per page
• Printing services - (Black and white A4 size) – SGD 1.00/per page
• Passport photo booth – for a set of 4 passport size color photo (see designated areas) – SGD 14.00
• Passport status tracking through SMS – SGD 3.50
• Form Filling Assistance –SGD 15.00
• Passport return by Courier for delivery address in Singapore - – per application (Door to door service in Singapore) * SGD 20.00
• Premium Lounge - SGD 80.00

Official Passport & Diplomatic Passport

The Embassy of Japan will continue to accept applications from Diplomatic and Official passport holders and applicants traveling on humanitarian emergency to Japan or visa transfer of issued visa to new passport.

Other Notices:

Visa fees will be waived for foreign nationals visiting Miyagi, Fukushima, or Iwate prefectures.

Kindly please prepare for the hotel booking and keep your invoices / booking records for future references.

Exemption of Visa Fee

• Visiting Okinawa for sight-seeing (only for Single-entry Temporary Visitor visa).
• Visiting, living, working or studying in Miyagi, Fukushima or Iwate prefecture.
• ASEAN undergraduates of NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, SIT and SUSS (only for Temporary Visitor visa).
  For undergraduates from Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Brunei and Cambodia.

*Note

To enjoy this fee waiver, please ensure that you inform the counter staff, and submit the additional documents mentioned below:

• A photocopy of [flight ticket, boat ticket, train ticket, accommodation]
  *must be indicating Okinawa or Miyagi, Fukushima, Iwate prefecture as a destination.
• Bring photocopies of Certification of Student letter and/or School Pass issued by NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, SIT or SUSS that certifies your status as an Undergraduate.

For any further information please click here.

Each applicant should also pay for a processing fee. This should also be paid in Cash/Debit only in SGD.

Please note that the service fee is non-refundable regardless of whether your application is approved or not. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused.

Documents Required

Please find the below guidance that is suitable to your purpose of travel.

	Click here for Checklist-English
	Click here for Checklist-Japanese

Photo Specifications

Please submit passport-size color photo(s) along with your visa application. The photograph must be:

• Taken within 6 months
• 45mm X 35mm
• Color photo with plain background
• Taken looking straight forward and face seen clearly
• Taken without hat

Please download the specification for the photograph and submit physical photograph along with your visa application base on the given specification.

Please note the Embassy may request for a new photo if it doesn’t meet the specifications.

Processing Time

In principle, the visa application process takes a minimum of 5 business days from the date of submission (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays announced by the Embassy of Japan in Singapore).

Download Forms

Please visit to the link below which will be redirected to Japan embassy website for Application forms.

 Visa Application Form

 (How to fill out a Visa Application Form)

 Visa Application Form for COE holders

 Invitation Letter: English / Japanese

 List of Visa Applicants: English / Japanese

 Letter of Guarantee: English / Japanese

 Letter of Guarantee for Domestic Helper

 Sponsorship Letter

 Company Overview

 Schedule of stay (Daily Activities): English / Japanese

 Letter of Authorisation

 [SAMPLE] Certification of Employment or Student with a request for Single or Double entry visa

 [SAMPLE] Certification of Employment with a request for Multiple visa

 [SAMPLE] SG Work Pass Mobile App

Overview

Foreigners who would like to perform remunerative work in Japan or for long term stays over 90 days in Japan etc. which are for purposes other than that of temporary visitor, should apply for a “Certificate of Eligibility” in Japan at the Regional Immigration Bureau of Japan nearby before the visa application.

Visa Fees

Visa Fees:

All visa fees must be paid in SGD dollars in cash/Debit card with the application.

Click here for visa fee details

The visa fee may vary depending on the passport.

Please reconfirm the fee upon visa application.

Processing Fees:

All applicants are required to pay a processing fee when you submit the application at the Japan Visa Application Centre.

Additional Services:

The following services are optional items. Whether you choose them or not, they will not affect the results of your application.

The Japan Visa Application Centre in Singapore also provides additional services for your convenience at nominal cost.

• Photocopying services - (Black and white A4 size) - SGD 0.50/per page
• Printing services - (Black and white A4 size) – SGD 1.00/per page
• Passport photo booth – for a set of 4 passport size color photo (see designated areas) – SGD 14.00
• Passport status tracking through SMS – SGD 3.50
• Form Filling Assistance –SGD 15.00
• Passport return by Courier for delivery address in Singapore - – per application (Door to door service in Singapore) * SGD 20.00
• Premium Lounge - SGD 80.00

Official Passport & Diplomatic Passport

The Embassy of Japan will continue to accept applications from Diplomatic and Official passport holders and applicants traveling on humanitarian emergency to Japan or visa transfer of issued visa to new passport.

Other Notices:

Visa fees will be waived for foreign nationals visiting Miyagi, Fukushima, or Iwate prefectures.

Kindly please prepare for the hotel booking and keep your invoices / booking records for future references.

Exemption of Visa Fee

• Visiting Okinawa for sight-seeing (only for Single-entry Temporary Visitor visa).
• Visiting, living, working or studying in Miyagi, Fukushima or Iwate prefecture.
• ASEAN undergraduates of NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, SIT and SUSS (only for Temporary Visitor visa).
  For undergraduates from Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Brunei and Cambodia.

*Note

To enjoy this fee waiver, please ensure that you inform the counter staff, and submit the additional documents mentioned below:

• A photocopy of [flight ticket, boat ticket, train ticket, accommodation]
  *must be indicating Okinawa or Miyagi, Fukushima, Iwate prefecture as a destination.
• Bring photocopies of Certification of Student letter and/or School Pass issued by NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, SIT or SUSS that certifies your status as an Undergraduate.

For any further information please click here.

Each applicant should also pay for a processing fee. This should also be paid in Cash/Debit only in SGD.

Please note that the service fee is non-refundable regardless of whether your application is approved or not. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused.

Documents Required

Please find the below guidance that is suitable to your purpose of travel.

Click here for Checklist

Please download the specific Visa Application Form for COE holders

*UPDATE* From 17 March 2023, submission of original COE is no longer required. You may submit COE copy for visa application. Click here for more details

Photo Specifications

Please submit passport-size color photo(s) along with your visa application. The photograph must be:

• Taken within 6 months
• 45mm X 35mm
• Color photo with plain background
• Taken looking straight forward and face seen clearly
• Taken without hat

Please download the specification for the photograph and submit physical photograph along with your visa application base on the given specification.

Please note the Embassy may request for a new photo if it doesn’t meet the specifications.

Processing Time

In principle, the visa application process takes a minimum of 5 business days from the date of submission (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays announced by the Embassy of Japan in Singapore).

Download Forms

Please visit to the link below which will be redirected to Japan embassy website for Application forms.

 Visa Application Form

 (How to fill out a Visa Application Form)

 Visa Application Form for COE holders

 Invitation Letter: English / Japanese

 List of Visa Applicants: English / Japanese

 Letter of Guarantee: English / Japanese

 Letter of Guarantee for Domestic Helper

 Sponsorship Letter

 Company Overview

 Schedule of stay (Daily Activities): English / Japanese

 Letter of Authorisation

 [SAMPLE] Certification of Employment or Student with a request for Single or Double entry visa

 [SAMPLE] Certification of Employment with a request for Multiple visa

 [SAMPLE] SG Work Pass Mobile App

Overview

The visa is for the purpose of business affairs for the first visit, Temporary visits refer to short-term stays not exceeding 90 days for business purposes, e.g. market surveys, business liaison, business talks, conference, signing contracts, and after-sale service for machinery imported into Japan. However, this visa does not permit income deriving or profit making activities. Applicant can apply for a Double-Entry visa if he/she has to make two trips to Japan within a 6-month period for such purposes.

However, activities to undertake revenue generating business operations or activities to receive remuneration are not permitted.

Visa Fees

Visa Fees:

All visa fees must be paid in SGD dollars in cash/Debit card with the application.

Click here for visa fee details

The visa fee may vary depending on the passport.

Please reconfirm the fee upon visa application.

Processing Fees:

All applicants are required to pay a processing fee when you submit the application at the Japan Visa Application Centre.

Additional Services:

The following services are optional items. Whether you choose them or not, they will not affect the results of your application.

The Japan Visa Application Centre in Singapore also provides additional services for your convenience at nominal cost.

• Photocopying services - (Black and white A4 size) - SGD 0.50/per page
• Printing services - (Black and white A4 size) – SGD 1.00/per page
• Passport photo booth – for a set of 4 passport size color photo (see designated areas) – SGD 14.00
• Passport status tracking through SMS – SGD 3.50
• Form Filling Assistance –SGD 15.00
• Passport return by Courier for delivery address in Singapore - – per application (Door to door service in Singapore) * SGD 20.00
• Premium Lounge - SGD 80.00

Official Passport & Diplomatic Passport

The Embassy of Japan will continue to accept applications from Diplomatic and Official passport holders and applicants traveling on humanitarian emergency to Japan or visa transfer of issued visa to new passport.

Other Notices:

Visa fees will be waived for foreign nationals visiting Miyagi, Fukushima, or Iwate prefectures.

Kindly please prepare for the hotel booking and keep your invoices / booking records for future references.

Exemption of Visa Fee

• Visiting Okinawa for sight-seeing (only for Single-entry Temporary Visitor visa).
• Visiting, living, working or studying in Miyagi, Fukushima or Iwate prefecture.
• ASEAN undergraduates of NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, SIT and SUSS (only for Temporary Visitor visa).
  For undergraduates from Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Brunei and Cambodia.

*Note

To enjoy this fee waiver, please ensure that you inform the counter staff, and submit the additional documents mentioned below:

• A photocopy of [flight ticket, boat ticket, train ticket, accommodation]
  *must be indicating Okinawa or Miyagi, Fukushima, Iwate prefecture as a destination.
• Bring photocopies of Certification of Student letter and/or School Pass issued by NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, SIT or SUSS that certifies your status as an Undergraduate.

For any further information please click here.

Each applicant should also pay for a processing fee. This should also be paid in Cash/Debit only in SGD.

Please note that the service fee is non-refundable regardless of whether your application is approved or not. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused.

Documents Required

Please find the below guidance that is suitable to your purpose of travel.

Multiple Temporary Visit for Business for Nationals

	India & Vietnam
	Russia & Ukraine
	Mongolia
	Others

Single or Double-entry

Click Here

Photo Specifications

Please submit passport-size color photo(s) along with your visa application. The photograph must be:

• Taken within 6 months
• 45mm X 35mm
• Color photo with plain background
• Taken looking straight forward and face seen clearly
• Taken without hat

Please download the specification for the photograph and submit physical photograph along with your visa application base on the given specification.

Please note the Embassy may request for a new photo if it doesn’t meet the specifications.

Processing Time

In principle, the visa application process takes a minimum of 5 business days from the date of submission (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays announced by the Embassy of Japan in Singapore).

Download Forms

Please visit to the link below which will be redirected to Japan embassy website for Application forms.

 Visa Application Form

 (How to fill out a Visa Application Form)

 Visa Application Form for COE holders

 Invitation Letter: English / Japanese

 List of Visa Applicants: English / Japanese

 Letter of Guarantee: English / Japanese

 Letter of Guarantee for Domestic Helper

 Sponsorship Letter

 Company Overview

 Schedule of stay (Daily Activities): English / Japanese

 Letter of Authorisation

 [SAMPLE] Certification of Employment or Student with a request for Single or Double entry visa

 [SAMPLE] Certification of Employment with a request for Multiple visa

 [SAMPLE] SG Work Pass Mobile App

Overview

A domestic helper holding a valid Singapore work permit accompanying her employer to Japan, for example, for taking care of her employer's child(ren) during the trip or to assist elderly member(s) of the employer's family, can apply for a Temporary-Visitor visa.

Domestic helpers intending to travel without their employers will not be eligible to apply for visa in Singapore.

Visa Fees

Visa Fees:

All visa fees must be paid in SGD dollars in cash/Debit card with the application.

Click here for visa fee details

The visa fee may vary depending on the passport.

Please reconfirm the fee upon visa application.

Processing Fees:

All applicants are required to pay a processing fee when you submit the application at the Japan Visa Application Centre.

Additional Services:

The following services are optional items. Whether you choose them or not, they will not affect the results of your application.

The Japan Visa Application Centre in Singapore also provides additional services for your convenience at nominal cost.

• Photocopying services - (Black and white A4 size) - SGD 0.50/per page
• Printing services - (Black and white A4 size) – SGD 1.00/per page
• Passport photo booth – for a set of 4 passport size color photo (see designated areas) – SGD 14.00
• Passport status tracking through SMS – SGD 3.50
• Form Filling Assistance –SGD 15.00
• Passport return by Courier for delivery address in Singapore - – per application (Door to door service in Singapore) * SGD 20.00
• Premium Lounge - SGD 80.00

Official Passport & Diplomatic Passport

The Embassy of Japan will continue to accept applications from Diplomatic and Official passport holders and applicants traveling on humanitarian emergency to Japan or visa transfer of issued visa to new passport.

Other Notices:

Visa fees will be waived for foreign nationals visiting Miyagi, Fukushima, or Iwate prefectures.

Kindly please prepare for the hotel booking and keep your invoices / booking records for future references.

Exemption of Visa Fee

• Visiting Okinawa for sight-seeing (only for Single-entry Temporary Visitor visa).
• Visiting, living, working or studying in Miyagi, Fukushima or Iwate prefecture.
• ASEAN undergraduates of NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, SIT and SUSS (only for Temporary Visitor visa).
  For undergraduates from Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Brunei and Cambodia.

*Note

To enjoy this fee waiver, please ensure that you inform the counter staff, and submit the additional documents mentioned below:

• A photocopy of [flight ticket, boat ticket, train ticket, accommodation]
  *must be indicating Okinawa or Miyagi, Fukushima, Iwate prefecture as a destination.
• Bring photocopies of Certification of Student letter and/or School Pass issued by NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, SIT or SUSS that certifies your status as an Undergraduate.

For any further information please click here.

Each applicant should also pay for a processing fee. This should also be paid in Cash/Debit only in SGD.

Please note that the service fee is non-refundable regardless of whether your application is approved or not. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused.

Documents Required

Please find the below guidance that is suitable to your purpose of travel.

	English
	Japanese

Photo Specifications

Please submit passport-size color photo(s) along with your visa application. The photograph must be:

• Taken within 6 months
• 45mm X 35mm
• Color photo with plain background
• Taken looking straight forward and face seen clearly
• Taken without hat

Please download the specification for the photograph and submit physical photograph along with your visa application base on the given specification.

Please note the Embassy may request for a new photo if it doesn’t meet the specifications.

Processing Time

In principle, the visa application process takes a minimum of 5 business days from the date of submission (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays announced by the Embassy of Japan in Singapore).

Download Forms

Please visit to the link below which will be redirected to Japan embassy website for Application forms.

 Visa Application Form

 (How to fill out a Visa Application Form)

 Visa Application Form for COE holders

 Invitation Letter: English / Japanese

 List of Visa Applicants: English / Japanese

 Letter of Guarantee: English / Japanese

 Letter of Guarantee for Domestic Helper

 Sponsorship Letter

 Company Overview

 Schedule of stay (Daily Activities): English / Japanese

 Letter of Authorisation

 [SAMPLE] Certification of Employment or Student with a request for Single or Double entry visa

 [SAMPLE] Certification of Employment with a request for Multiple visa

 [SAMPLE] SG Work Pass Mobile App

Overview

This visa is for those who are visiting Japan Future creation Individual/Digital Nomad.

Please note that all of the above purposes of journey to Japan shall exclude any activities engaging or involving the management of business or remuneration.

Visa Fees

Visa Fees:

All visa fees must be paid in SGD dollars in cash/Debit card with the application.

Click here for visa fee details

The visa fee may vary depending on the passport.

Please reconfirm the fee upon visa application.

Processing Fees:

All applicants are required to pay a processing fee when you submit the application at the Japan Visa Application Centre.

Additional Services:

The following services are optional items. Whether you choose them or not, they will not affect the results of your application.

The Japan Visa Application Centre in Singapore also provides additional services for your convenience at nominal cost.

• Photocopying services - (Black and white A4 size) - SGD 0.50/per page
• Printing services - (Black and white A4 size) – SGD 1.00/per page
• Passport photo booth – for a set of 4 passport size color photo (see designated areas) – SGD 14.00
• Passport status tracking through SMS – SGD 3.50
• Form Filling Assistance –SGD 15.00
• Passport return by Courier for delivery address in Singapore - – per application (Door to door service in Singapore) * SGD 20.00
• Premium Lounge - SGD 80.00

Official Passport & Diplomatic Passport

The Embassy of Japan will continue to accept applications from Diplomatic and Official passport holders and applicants traveling on humanitarian emergency to Japan or visa transfer of issued visa to new passport.

Other Notices:

Visa fees will be waived for foreign nationals visiting Miyagi, Fukushima, or Iwate prefectures.

Kindly please prepare for the hotel booking and keep your invoices / booking records for future references.

Exemption of Visa Fee

• Visiting Okinawa for sight-seeing (only for Single-entry Temporary Visitor visa).
• Visiting, living, working or studying in Miyagi, Fukushima or Iwate prefecture.
• ASEAN undergraduates of NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, SIT and SUSS (only for Temporary Visitor visa).
  For undergraduates from Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Brunei and Cambodia.

*Note

To enjoy this fee waiver, please ensure that you inform the counter staff, and submit the additional documents mentioned below:

• A photocopy of [flight ticket, boat ticket, train ticket, accommodation]
  *must be indicating Okinawa or Miyagi, Fukushima, Iwate prefecture as a destination.
• Bring photocopies of Certification of Student letter and/or School Pass issued by NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, SIT or SUSS that certifies your status as an Undergraduate.

For any further information please click here.

Each applicant should also pay for a processing fee. This should also be paid in Cash/Debit only in SGD.

Please note that the service fee is non-refundable regardless of whether your application is approved or not. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused.

Documents Required

Please find the below guidance that is suitable to your purpose of travel.

Note: Copy of Valid IC / Long-term Pass issued by Singapore government +SGWorkPass app reading (for applicable pass holders)

	Visa for Future creation individual (J-Find)
	Visa for Digital Nomad

Photo Specifications

Please submit passport-size color photo(s) along with your visa application. The photograph must be:

• Taken within 6 months
• 45mm X 35mm
• Color photo with plain background
• Taken looking straight forward and face seen clearly
• Taken without hat



Please note the Embassy may request for a new photo if it doesn’t meet the specifications.

Processing Time

In principle, the visa application process takes up to 2 months from the date of submission (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays announced by the Embassy of Japan in Singapore).

Download Forms

Please visit to the link below which will be redirected to Japan embassy website for Application forms.

 Visa Application Form

 (How to fill out a Visa Application Form)

 Visa Application Form for COE holders

 Invitation Letter: English / Japanese

 List of Visa Applicants: English / Japanese

 Letter of Guarantee: English / Japanese

 Letter of Guarantee for Domestic Helper

 Sponsorship Letter

 Company Overview

 Schedule of stay (Daily Activities): English / Japanese

 Letter of Authorisation

 [SAMPLE] Certification of Employment or Student with a request for Single or Double entry visa

 [SAMPLE] Certification of Employment with a request for Multiple visa

 [SAMPLE] SG Work Pass Mobile App

Overview

This visa is for those who are visiting Japan for Medical stay.

Please note that the above purposes of journey to Japan shall exclude any activities engaging or involving the management of business or remuneration.

Visa Fees

Visa Fees:

All visa fees must be paid in SGD dollars in cash/Debit card with the application.

Click here for visa fee details

The visa fee may vary depending on the passport.

Please reconfirm the fee upon visa application.

Processing Fees:

All applicants are required to pay a processing fee when you submit the application at the Japan Visa Application Centre.

Additional Services:

The following services are optional items. Whether you choose them or not, they will not affect the results of your application.

The Japan Visa Application Centre in Singapore also provides additional services for your convenience at nominal cost.

• Photocopying services - (Black and white A4 size) - SGD 0.50/per page
• Printing services - (Black and white A4 size) – SGD 1.00/per page
• Passport photo booth – for a set of 4 passport size color photo (see designated areas) – SGD 14.00
• Passport status tracking through SMS – SGD 3.50
• Form Filling Assistance –SGD 15.00
• Passport return by Courier for delivery address in Singapore - – per application (Door to door service in Singapore) * SGD 20.00
• Premium Lounge - SGD 80.00

Official Passport & Diplomatic Passport

The Embassy of Japan will continue to accept applications from Diplomatic and Official passport holders and applicants traveling on humanitarian emergency to Japan or visa transfer of issued visa to new passport.

Other Notices:

Visa fees will be waived for foreign nationals visiting Miyagi, Fukushima, or Iwate prefectures.

Kindly please prepare for the hotel booking and keep your invoices / booking records for future references.

Exemption of Visa Fee

• Visiting Okinawa for sight-seeing (only for Single-entry Temporary Visitor visa).
• Visiting, living, working or studying in Miyagi, Fukushima or Iwate prefecture.
• ASEAN undergraduates of NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, SIT and SUSS (only for Temporary Visitor visa).
  For undergraduates from Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Brunei and Cambodia.

*Note

To enjoy this fee waiver, please ensure that you inform the counter staff, and submit the additional documents mentioned below:

• A photocopy of [flight ticket, boat ticket, train ticket, accommodation]
  *must be indicating Okinawa or Miyagi, Fukushima, Iwate prefecture as a destination.
• Bring photocopies of Certification of Student letter and/or School Pass issued by NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, SIT or SUSS that certifies your status as an Undergraduate.

For any further information please click here.

Each applicant should also pay for a processing fee. This should also be paid in Cash/Debit only in SGD.

Please note that the service fee is non-refundable regardless of whether your application is approved or not. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused.

Documents Required

Please find the below guidance that is suitable to your purpose of travel.

Note: Copy of Valid IC / Long-term Pass issued by Singapore government +SGWorkPass app reading (for applicable pass holders)

Visa for Medical stay

Photo Specifications

Please submit passport-size color photo(s) along with your visa application. The photograph must be:

• Taken within 6 months
• 45mm X 35mm
• Color photo with plain background
• Taken looking straight forward and face seen clearly
• Taken without hat

Please download the specification for the photograph and submit physical photograph along with your visa application base on the given specification.

Please note the Embassy may request for a new photo if it doesn’t meet the specifications.

Processing Time

In principle, the visa application process takes a minimum of 5 business days from the date of submission (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays announced by the Embassy of Japan in Singapore).

Download Forms

Please visit to the link below which will be redirected to Japan embassy website for Application forms.

 Visa Application Form

 (How to fill out a Visa Application Form)

 Visa Application Form for COE holders

 Invitation Letter: English / Japanese

 List of Visa Applicants: English / Japanese

 Letter of Guarantee: English / Japanese

 Letter of Guarantee for Domestic Helper

 Sponsorship Letter

 Company Overview

 Schedule of stay (Daily Activities): English / Japanese

 Letter of Authorisation

 [SAMPLE] Certification of Employment or Student with a request for Single or Double entry visa

 [SAMPLE] Certification of Employment with a request for Multiple visa

 [SAMPLE] SG Work Pass Mobile App

Overview

Period of stay 6 months.

(However, maximum 1 year period will be granted if eligible individuals apply for the extension of period of stay to the Regional Immigration Bureau, Ministry of Justice, before the 6-month period of permitted stay is to expire.)

Eligibility for Applicant

1. Individual at the age of 18 years or older and has savings equivalent to more than 30 million Japanese yen owned by you and your spouse
2. Accompanying spouse of the individual who is mentioned in 1 above (he or she must have the same place of residence and travel together in Japan.)

(Note) Dependent children cannot be allowed to accompany.

(Note) If your spouse wishes not to accompany you but stay separately under this scheme, you and your spouse must own savings equivalent to more than 60 million Japanese yen. The accompanying spouse (referred to in 2 above) is not required to enter Japan with the individual (referred to in 1 above), but he or she cannot enter Japan before the individual. For more details on the requirements of “accompanying spouse,” please contact the Immigration Bureau, Ministry of Justice.

Visa Fees

Visa Fees:

All visa fees must be paid in SGD dollars in cash/Debit card with the application.

Click here for visa fee details

The visa fee may vary depending on the passport.

Please reconfirm the fee upon visa application.

Processing Fees:

All applicants are required to pay a processing fee when you submit the application at the Japan Visa Application Centre.

Additional Services:

The following services are optional items. Whether you choose them or not, they will not affect the results of your application.

The Japan Visa Application Centre in Singapore also provides additional services for your convenience at nominal cost.

• Photocopying services - (Black and white A4 size) - SGD 0.50/per page
• Printing services - (Black and white A4 size) – SGD 1.00/per page
• Passport photo booth – for a set of 4 passport size color photo (see designated areas) – SGD 14.00
• Passport status tracking through SMS – SGD 3.50
• Form Filling Assistance –SGD 15.00
• Passport return by Courier for delivery address in Singapore - – per application (Door to door service in Singapore) * SGD 20.00
• Premium Lounge - SGD 80.00

Official Passport & Diplomatic Passport

The Embassy of Japan will continue to accept applications from Diplomatic and Official passport holders and applicants traveling on humanitarian emergency to Japan or visa transfer of issued visa to new passport.

Other Notices:

Visa fees will be waived for foreign nationals visiting Miyagi, Fukushima, or Iwate prefectures.

Kindly please prepare for the hotel booking and keep your invoices / booking records for future references.

Exemption of Visa Fee

• Visiting Okinawa for sight-seeing (only for Single-entry Temporary Visitor visa).
• Visiting, living, working or studying in Miyagi, Fukushima or Iwate prefecture.
• ASEAN undergraduates of NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, SIT and SUSS (only for Temporary Visitor visa).
  For undergraduates from Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Brunei and Cambodia.

*Note

To enjoy this fee waiver, please ensure that you inform the counter staff, and submit the additional documents mentioned below:

• A photocopy of [flight ticket, boat ticket, train ticket, accommodation]
  *must be indicating Okinawa or Miyagi, Fukushima, Iwate prefecture as a destination.
• Bring photocopies of Certification of Student letter and/or School Pass issued by NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, SIT or SUSS that certifies your status as an Undergraduate.

For any further information please click here.

Each applicant should also pay for a processing fee. This should also be paid in Cash/Debit only in SGD.

Please note that the service fee is non-refundable regardless of whether your application is approved or not. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused.

Documents Required

1. Individual at the age of 18 years or older and has savings equivalent to more than 30 million Japanese yen.
   • (1) Passport
   • (2) Visa Application Form (with a photo)
   • (3) Certificate of Eligibility (Note) – the original or one copy (If you have an electronic Certificate of Eligibility, please present it at the visa application counter or submit a printed copy)
     (if you submit the Certificate of Eligibility, you do not need to submit (4) to (6) below)
   • (4) Schedule of Stay
   • (5) Documents such as a bankbook to prove that the applicant’s savings is more than 30 million Japanese yen along with the records indicating the current balance as well as deposits and withdrawals for the past 6 months.
   • (6) Documents to prove that the applicant holds a private medical travel insurance which covers death, injury, illness during his/her stay
   • (7) (if you apply from outside of his/her own country) documents to prove that the applicant legally resides or works in the country where the application is made, Copy of Valid IC / Long-term Pass issued by Singapore government +SGWorkPass app reading (for applicable pass holders)

2. Accompanying Spouse of the individuals who are mentioned 1 above

   • (1) Passport
   • (2) Visa Application Form (with a photo)
   • (3) Certificate of Eligibility (Note) – the original or one copy (If you have an electronic Certificate of Eligibility, please present it at the visa application counter or submit a printed copy)
   • (4) Marriage Certificate
   • (5) Schedule of Stay
   • (6) Documents to prove the applicant has Medical travel insurance which covers death, injury, illness during the stay
   • (7) if applying from outside of his/her own country) documents to prove that the applicant legally resides or works in the country where the application is made, Copy of Valid IC / Long-term Pass issued by Singapore government +SGWorkPass app reading (for applicable pass holders)
   • (8) if applying separately from the applicant 1 above mentioned) a copy of the visa of the spouse under the same category (specified visa (long stay))

Photo Specifications

Please submit passport-size color photo(s) along with your visa application. The photograph must be:

• Taken within 6 months
• 45mm X 35mm
• Color photo with plain background
• Taken looking straight forward and face seen clearly
• Taken without hat

Processing Time

In principle, the visa application process takes a minimum of 5 business days from the date of submission (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays announced by Embassy of Japan in Singapore).

Download Forms

Please visit to the link below which will be redirected to Japan embassy website for Application forms.

 Visa Application Form

 (How to fill out a Visa Application Form)

 Visa Application Form for COE holders

 Invitation Letter: English / Japanese

 List of Visa Applicants: English / Japanese

 Letter of Guarantee: English / Japanese

 Letter of Guarantee for Domestic Helper

 Sponsorship Letter

 Company Overview

 Schedule of stay (Daily Activities): English / Japanese

 Letter of Authorisation

 [SAMPLE] Certification of Employment or Student with a request for Single or Double entry visa

 [SAMPLE] Certification of Employment with a request for Multiple visa

 [SAMPLE] SG Work Pass Mobile App