Short-term Stays (Excluding Work) - Temporary Visitor Visa/ Transit Visa

Short-term stays refer to temporary visits of up to a maximum of 90 days for such purposes as sightseeing; sports; convalescence; visits to relatives, friends, or acquaintances; amateur participation in athletic meetings or other contests; business trips (such as market surveys, business liaison, business talks, signing contracts, and after-sale service for machinery imported into Japan); and friendship visits. These activities require either a temporary visa or transit visa. (However, this category excludes profit-making operations and paid activities.) Maximum allowable stay on a Temporary Visitor Visa is 90 days, however the ultimate duration of the visa to be issued will be determined by the consulate.

The processing time is approximately 5 to 10 working days as long as there are no particular problems with the content of the application.

Please note that if you arrive 10 minutes PAST your appointment time, your appointment will be rescheduled due to scheduling limitations.

Criteria for Visa Issuance

Documents to Be Submitted with Visa Applications(Please do not staple on the documents)

1. Valid Passport and a photocopy of status page of this passport
2. The completed VISA APPLICATION FORM TO ENTER JAPAN: Online Fillable PDF Form   *For Russian Nationals, Ukraine Nationals, Nationals of CIS and Georgia, please provide 2 sets. Please fill out form entirely before visiting our office. For handwriting, please do not use any erasable pen.
3. One 45mm x 35mm passport-type photos taken within the previous six months (should have a date stamp on the back of the photo)  *For Russian Nationals, Ukraine Nationals, Nationals of CIS and Georgia, please provide 2 sets.
4. Both the original and one photocopy of your Canadian Immigration document (ie PR Card (not the Confirmation of Permanent Residence paper), Work Permit and Visa, Study Permit and Visa) 
5. A schedule of what you are planning to do in Japan (including specific dates and places day by day)
   ** If this is a trip for business purpose, an itinerary from your company or from the Japanese organization inviting you. When you handwriting, please do not use any erasable pen.
6. A statement or certificate of balance (Issued within one month. This must be from any Canadian financial institution and it must include an account holder's full name and last four weeks transaction history)
   ** If this is a trip for business purpose, a letter from your company stating all expenses are covered by your employer
7. Flight itinerary issued by travel agency or airline company. The itinerary must cover your entire trip starting from Canada and ending in Canada. If you are going to a third country from Japan, please provide a photocopy of the visa of the country. If you are not required a visa to enter the country, please provide that information(print the information from official website of the country). 
8. Self-addressed registered return envelope, only apply if you would like to receive your passport by mail 
9. Visa Fees
10. Click here for further information and documents required depend on your circumstances

Please contact us visa section at (403) 294-0782 between 11am to 12pm or 3pm to 4pm for further information.