Tourist visa · Central African Republic to Japan

Short-Term Stay Visa (Tourist Visa)

Embassy required

Maximum stay
90 days
Processing time
5 working days
Fee
3,000 JPY
Validity
3 months
Entry
Single entry

Eligibility

  • Nationality

    All nationalities not covered by visa exemption arrangements with Japan.

  • Purpose of visit

    Tourism, visiting friends/relatives, attending events. No paid employment.

    Includes
    • Tourism
    • visiting friends/relatives
    • attending events
  • Financial

    Must demonstrate sufficient funds to cover travel and living expenses during stay.

Documents you need

  • Passport

    Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6

  • Photo

    Count: 1; Specifications: 45mm x 45mm, white background, taken within 6 months, no glasses

  • Bank statement

    Minimum balance: Sufficient funds to cover stay, generally 50,000-100,000 JPY per week; Months required: 3

  • Employment letter

    Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.

    Must include leave approval: Yes; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: Yes

  • Accommodation proof

    Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.

    Accepted types: Hotel booking, host address, ryokan reservation; Must cover full stay: Yes

  • Flight reservation

    Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.

    Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: Yes

  • 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

  • Travel itinerary

    Provide an itinerary showing travel dates, destinations and planned accommodation.

    Must include addresses: No; Must include dates: No

How to apply

  1. Document gathering

    Gather all required documents including passport, photos, financial evidence, itinerary, and accommodation proof.

  2. Online application

    Complete the visa application form. Japan eVISA system available for some nationalities at https://www.evisa.mofa.go.jp/

  3. Document submission

    Submit application and documents to the nearest Japanese Embassy, Consulate-General, or authorized visa agency.

  4. Fee payment

    Pay visa fee at time of collection. Single-entry: ~3,000 JPY. Multiple-entry: ~6,000 JPY. Some nationalities exempt.

  5. Processing wait

    Standard processing takes 5 working days. Complex cases may take 1 month or more.

  6. Visa collection

    Collect visa from the embassy/consulate or authorized agency. Visa must be used within validity period.

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This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.

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