Visa Information

Overview

1. 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.
2. The basic documents (The required documents for the visa application submission) must be followed the instruction from Japanese Embassy. Applicants must prepare the original documents with the copies in case you do not have the certified copies. You should be aware that the submission could be rejected if you do not submit required supporting documents.
3. All the documents which had been submitted will not be returned to applicants. Applicants demand the officers if they want to get any supporting documents back. Beyond, applicants should bring the copies of the mandatory documents (Eg: Marriage certificate, Birth certificate, Household registration book, ect...) which need to be returned after the submission time.
4. Except the Transit visa case, the Embassy Officers do not require applicants providing flight tickets as the mandatory documents. If applicants wish to submit flight booking/ flight ticket details, Embassy and VFS officers do not take the responsibility in case the visa result is rejected.
5. After submitting application, in the processing time, Embassy may require applicants providing more supporting documents or interviewing. In case applicants could not provide more supporting documents or decline to take the interview, visa processing time will be affected.
6. Except the case Embassy requires to submit supporting documents through FAX, please do not send Visa application documents to Embassy by post or FAX. Documents which are sent directly to Embassy is not considered as Basic Documents, moreover, Embassy will not except visa application based on these applications.
7. Kindly bring your expired passport (in case you have one) with your valid passport to submit for the visa application.
8. Processing time for a visa applicant is at least 9 business days (not including the date of filing at the reception center VFS). Embassy cannot approve visa sooner unless humanitarian cases etc.so you should schedule timetable to conduct visa as soon ahead of schedule.
9. If your visa application is refused, then you should not carry out visa application with the same purpose within 6 months from the date of refusal. Embassy does not publish reasons for refusing a visa application.

Visa Fees

All visa fees must be paid in Vietnamese Dong in cash with the application.

Service fee

Note:

• The VFS Global Service fee must be paid in Vietnamese Dong in cash with the application.
• The service fee is inclusive of all applicable taxes.
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

Click here to find the required documents for applicants who apply in Hanoi.

Or

Click here to find the required documents for applicants who apply in Ho Chi Minh City.

Photo Specifications

Please submit one photograph along with your visa application. The photograph must be 3.5cm x 4.5cm and not more than 6 months old

Processing Time

6 working days excluding the date of the application in Hanoi (Some cases will need time to consider more than 6 working days)

5 working days excluding the date of the application in Hochiminh (Some cases will need time to consider more than 5 working days)

Download Forms

Download Forms here:

Visa Application Form to Japan

Letter of Reason for Invitation

Schedule of Stay

Letter of Guarantee

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.

1. 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.
2. The basic documents (The required documents for the visa application submission) must be followed the instruction from Japanese Embassy. Applicants must prepare the original documents with the copies in case you do not have the certified copies. You should be aware that the submission could be rejected if you do not submit required supporting documents.
3. All the documents which had been submitted will not be returned to applicants. Applicants demand the officers if they want to get any supporting documents back. Beyond, applicants should bring the copies of the mandatory documents (Eg: Marriage certificate, Birth certificate, Household registration book, ect...) which need to be returned after the submission time.
4. Except the Transit visa case, the Embassy Officers do not require applicants providing flight tickets as the mandatory documents. If applicants wish to submit flight booking/ flight ticket details, Embassy and VFS officers do not take the responsibility in case the visa result is rejected.
5. After submitting application, in the processing time, Embassy may require applicants providing more supporting documents or interviewing. In case applicants could not provide more supporting documents or decline to take the interview, visa processing time will be affected.
6. Except the case Embassy requires to submit supporting documents through FAX, please do not send Visa application documents to Embassy by post or FAX. Documents which are sent directly to Embassy is not considered as Basic Documents, moreover, Embassy will not except visa application based on these applications.
7. Kindly bring your expired passport (in case you have one) with your valid passport to submit for the visa application.
8. Processing time for a visa applicant is at least 9 business days (not including the date of filing at the reception center VFS). Embassy cannot approve visa sooner unless humanitarian cases etc.so you should schedule timetable to conduct visa as soon ahead of schedule.
9. If your visa application is refused, then you should not carry out visa application with the same purpose within 6 months from the date of refusal. Embassy does not publish reasons for refusing a visa application.

Visa Fees

All visa fees must be paid in Vietnamese Dong in cash with the application.

Service fee

Note:

• The VFS Global Service fee must be paid in Vietnamese Dong in cash with the application.
• The service fee is inclusive of all applicable taxes.
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

Click here to find the required documents for applicants who apply in Hanoi.

Or

Click here to find the required documents for applicants who apply in Ho Chi Minh City.

Photo Specifications

Please submit one photograph along with your visa application. The photograph must be 3.5cm x 4.5cm and not more than 6 months old

Processing Time

6 working days excluding the date of the application in Hanoi (Some cases will need time to consider more than 6 working days)

5 working days excluding the date of the application in Hochiminh (Some cases will need time to consider more than 5 working days)

Download Forms

Download Forms here:

Visa Application Form to Japan

Letter of Reason for Invitation

Schedule of Stay

Letter of Guarantee

Overview

With the aim of giving young Vietnamese people the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the culture and general way of life of Japan, the working holiday scheme will allow those who meet the conditions to stay on holiday in Japan for up to one year and secondarily to take up employment there in order to supplement their travel funds.

Please note that Working Holiday applications must be submitted in person.

1. 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.
2. The basic documents (The required documents for the visa application submission) must be followed the instruction from Japanese Embassy. Applicants must prepare the original documents with the copies in case you do not have the certified copies. You should be aware that the submission could be rejected if you do not submit required supporting documents.
3. All the documents which had been submitted will not be returned to applicants. Applicants demand the officers if they want to get any supporting documents back. Beyond, applicants should bring the copies of the mandatory documents (Eg: Marriage certificate, Birth certificate, Household registration book, ect...) which need to be returned after the submission time.
4. Except the Transit visa case, the Embassy Officers do not require applicants providing flight tickets as the mandatory documents. If applicants wish to submit flight booking/ flight ticket details, Embassy and VFS officers do not take the responsibility in case the visa result is rejected.
5. After submitting application, in the processing time, Embassy may require applicants providing more supporting documents or interviewing. In case applicants could not provide more supporting documents or decline to take the interview, visa processing time will be affected.
6. Except the case Embassy requires to submit supporting documents through FAX, please do not send Visa application documents to Embassy by post or FAX. Documents which are sent directly to Embassy is not considered as Basic Documents, moreover, Embassy will not except visa application based on these applications.
7. Kindly bring your expired passport (in case you have one) with your valid passport to submit for the visa application.
8. Processing time for a visa applicant is at least 9 business days (not including the date of filing at the reception center VFS). Embassy cannot approve visa sooner unless humanitarian cases etc.so you should schedule timetable to conduct visa as soon ahead of schedule.
9. If your visa application is refused, then you should not carry out visa application with the same purpose within 6 months from the date of refusal. Embassy does not publish reasons for refusing a visa application.

Visa Fees

All visa fees must be paid in Vietnamese Dong in cash with the application.

Service fee

Note:

• The VFS Global Service fee must be paid in Vietnamese Dong in cash with the application.
• The service fee is inclusive of all applicable taxes.
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

Click here to find the required documents for applicants who apply in Hanoi.

Or

Click here to find the required documents for applicants who apply in Ho Chi Minh City.

Photo Specifications

Please submit one photograph along with your visa application. The photograph must be:

• Not more than 6 months old
• 3.5cm x 4.5cm
• Either black-and-white or colored, with plain background
• Taken looking straight forward and face seen clearly

Visa Application Form

Processing Time

The standard processing time is 9 working days after the application is submitted.

5 working days excluding the date of the application in Hochiminh (Some cases will need time to consider more than 5 working days)

Visa Application Form

Download Forms

Download Forms here:

Visa Application Form to Japan

Letter of Reason for Invitation

Schedule of Stay

Letter of Guarantee

Overview

Medical Stay

Visa Fees

All visa fees must be paid in Vietnamese Dong in cash with the application.

Service fee

Note:

• The VFS Global Service fee must be paid in Vietnamese Dong in cash with the application.
• The service fee is inclusive of all applicable taxes.
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

Click here to find the required documents for applicants who apply in Hanoi.

Or

Click here to find the required documents for applicants who apply in Ho Chi Minh City.

Photo Specifications

Please submit one photograph along with your visa application. The photograph must be:

• Not more than 6 months old
• 3.5cm x 4.5cm
• Either black-and-white or colored, with plain background
• Taken looking straight forward and face seen clearly

Processing Time

6 working days excluding the date of the application in Hanoi (Some cases will need time to consider more than 6 working days)

5 working days excluding the date of the application in Hochiminh (Some cases will need time to consider more than 5 working days)

Download Forms

Download Forms here:

Visa Application Form to Japan

Letter of Reason for Invitation

Schedule of Stay