Certificate of Eligibility holder

• DO NOT staple or clip documents. DO NOT attach stickynotes or tabs.
• All the documents must be written in Japanese or English ONLY.
• Certified translation is required for documents in other languages.
• Non-revenue flight ticket holders must submit additional documents. For details, see below.
• Contact us (email) if you are a Travel document holder and have questions.
• We may request the submission of additional documents.
• Each applicant must submit all documents on the following list.

Required documents

1. ORIGINAL VALID PASSPORT

• At least one and a half blank visa pages are required for the visa stamp.

2. COPY OF FACE PHOTOGRAPH PAGE OF PASSPORT

3. VISA APPLICATION (Form, Sample)

• Must be typed in English and signed (Electronic Signature is not acceptable)
• Minors (5-year-old or younger): Requires parent's or a legal guardian's signature (See the sample)
• Do not leave any blanks. If a field is not applicable, please type "N/A" or "None".
• An applicant with an arrest or criminal record must provide a copy of their court and/or arrest record (including cases that ended with an acquittal or pardon), along with an English translation. Even if the case did not go to trial, applicant must provide explaining the details of the arrest. We need to know about the charges, time served, fees paid, and probation (if any) for our examination.
• Russia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Georgia, Turkmenistan, Belarus and Moldova Nationals are required to submit 2 application forms with photograph.

4. ONE PASSPORT SIZE PHOTOGRAPH (2x2 inch or 2x1.4 inch) 

• The photograph must be in color (black-and-white photos are not accepted).
• The photograph must have been taken within the last six (6) months.
• Printed photos on regular paper or from a home printer will not be accepted.
• The photograph must be affixed to the designated space on the visa application form using GLUE ONLY. Staples or tape will NOT be accepted.
•  No selfies. Take off your eyeglasses for your photo. Use a white or off-white background without shadows, texture, or lines. Most of selfie and self-printed photos are rejected due to lack of quality

5. PROOF OF U.S. IMMIGRATION STATUS (For Non-US citizens only)

• Green Card: Front and back side should be clearly copied so that the edges are not cut off. (If expired, a proof of extension must be submitted (e.g., I-797))
• U.S. visa: Copy of visa and approval letter, or form from USCIS should be clearly copied.
  • F1 Visa: In addition, all page copies of I-20 must be submitted.
  • J1 Visa: In addition, a DS-2019 form with a valid travel endorsement signature must be submitted.

6. CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY (SUBMIT ONE OF FOLLOWING)

• Original and photocopy (Front and back)
• One photocopies (Front and back)
• One photocopies of Issuance of Electronic Certificate of Eligibility

7. VISA FEE (Cash only. Change in not available)

• Check our website for information.

• How to apply (In-person/Mail)

• Visiting Japan (Visa and Travel information)
• Visa Types