Work / Immigration visa · Turks and Caicos Islands to Japan

Religious Activities Visa

Embassy required

• Fee: 3,000 JPY
• Validity: 5 years
• Entry: Single entry

Eligibility

• Nationality

  Open to all nationalities.

• Purpose of visit

  Must be dispatched by an overseas religious organization to engage in missionary work, religious services, or other religious activities in Japan.

  Includes

  • Missionary work
  • religious services

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 12

• Photo

  Count: 1; Specifications: 45mm x 45mm, white background, taken within 6 months

• Invitation letter

  Host requirements: Dispatch certificate from overseas religious organization and invitation from receiving religious body in Japan

• Certificate of

  Issuing authority: Immigration Services Agency of Japan; Residence status: Religious Activities; Validity months: 3

• Religious membership

  Denomination name: Recognized religious organization with presence in Japan; Minimum membership years: 0

How to apply

1. Document gathering

   Obtain dispatch certificate from sending religious organization and invitation from receiving organization in Japan.

2. Processing wait

   Receiving organization applies for COE. Processing 1-3 months.

3. Document submission

   Apply for visa at Japanese Embassy/Consulate with COE.

4. Fee payment

   Pay visa fee of approximately 3,000 JPY.

5. Visa collection

   Collect visa and enter Japan.

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.