Short term stay (Business) (Single entry)

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.

Must be taken within the last six months, and Color-copy print-outs are not acceptable.
Please attach to visa application form with glue. Staples or tape are not acceptable.

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.

Your complete round-trip flight itinerary, starting and ending in the U.S.
If you do not intend to return to the U.S. after departing from Japan, proof of eligibility to enter to your next destination (e.g., visa) must be submitted.
If you are traveling to another country after Japan (besides the US or your home country) and a visa is required, you must obtain that visa first and provide us with a copy. If a visa is not necessary for a country, please provide a detailed, typewitten explanation stating this.
If you will not return to the U.S., please provide a detailed explanation letter (typed, not handwritten) including the reason along with proof.
You do not need to purchase your airline ticket until the visa is approved. However you need to make a reservation. You may consider adding trip protection or insurance should you need to cancel.

Use company letter head with an appropriate signature from a manager or higher. The letter must describe the following in Japanese or English: (1) Company name, (2) Company address and phone number, (3) Applicant’s name, Title, and Position, (4) Length of employment, (5) Detailed Purpose of visit, (6) Length of stay in Japan, (7) Guarantee of financial responsibility for expenses incurred during the trip.
If your company does not pay your expenses, your most recent bank statement is required.

State the purpose of entry in detail, explaining activities planned in Japan. (Describe specific activities. Avoid vague references such as “visiting the company” or “meeting.”)

Must use the form.
Your name must be on the confirmation. (If another name is included, please indicate your relationship.)
Include all daily schedules from arrival until departure.
"Contact" must include your hotel's phone number and your mobile number while in Japan.
"Accommodation" must include the name and address of your hotel.

Only State ID, government document including your name and address, housing lease contracts, or utility bills (e.g., electricity and gas) are accepted.