Short-Term Business Visa
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 5 working days
- Fee
- 3,000 JPY
- Validity
- 3 months
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
Required for nationals of non-visa-exempt countries conducting short-term business activities. Visa-exempt nationals can conduct business under visa-free entry.
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Purpose of visit
Business meetings, conferences, contract negotiations, market research, after-sales service, or other short-term business activities not constituting employment.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: 45mm x 45mm, white background, taken within 6 months
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Employment letter
Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.
Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: No
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: Yes
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Letter from Japanese company/organization detailing purpose, schedule, and relationship
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Visa Application Form to Enter Japan; Form url: https://www.mofa.go.jp/files/000124525.pdf
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain invitation letter from Japanese business partner, prepare company letter and business itinerary.
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Document submission
Submit application at Japanese Embassy/Consulate with invitation letter, company letter, and supporting documents.
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Fee payment
Pay visa fee of approximately 3,000 JPY for single-entry or 6,000 JPY for multiple-entry.
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Processing wait
Processing typically takes 5 working days.
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Visa collection
Collect visa from embassy/consulate.