Visa

2025/3/27
   Eligibility   

The Consulate General of Japan in Calgary ONLY accepts visa applications and visa enquiries from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut residents. 

 
 
    General rules for visa applications        Visa Fee   

FAQ    contactus   
 

Types of visas & Application documents

Short-term visa

Hoiyday and tourism    Transit    Visiting Relatives and Friends    Business / Conference / School Trip
 

Multiple entry visa for short-term stay

Nationals of Chine    National of India     Nationals of Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam

 

Long-term visa

Long-term Work/Study     Spouse or Child pf Japanese    Working holiday    Long stay   

Medical    J-SKIP    J-FIND    Digital Nomad


 

Who needs a visa?

  
 
Types of Travel
 Need a visa 
 Visa Exempt countries & regions 
including Canada
(List of 70 Countries and Regions)
  • Short-term stay (less than 90 days)
      AND
  • Tourism, business (without paid activities),
    conference, or study
NO
  • COE (Certificate of Eligibility) holders,
  • Spouse of Japanese national,
  • Child of Japanese national
      (Former Japanese national),
  • Working Holiday(Canadian ONLY)
YES
 NON-Visa Exemption countries
& regions 
 All types
YES

*Visa Exemption is based on your nationality, NOT on your Canadian residency status.

 

General rules for visa applications

 
 
Opening Hours
 Weekdays 9:00 - 11:00 am, 1:30pm - 3pm (Appointment Only)　
Closure Dates

An appointment can be made by phoning 403-294-0782(option 5). Please note that if you arrive 10 minutes PAST your appointment time, your appointment will be rescheduled due to scheduling limitations.
Processing Time
 The minimum assessment time is up to 10 business days for all visas*.
There is NO priority or urgent processing service.
Visa Validity
 Single Entry Visa is only valid for 3 months. You must enter Japan within this time frame.
We will NOT accept any visa applications more than 3 months before your departure date.

Multiple Entry Visa is generally valid for 1-5 years
Who can apply for a visa?
Holders of long stay permit in Canada who reside in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.
e.g. PR card, Work Permit or Study Permit


Visitors who don't hold above mentioned long stay permit and residents in other provinces in Canada
Your passport
 Your passport will be kept at the Consulate during assessment (excluding online applications).

As long as your passport is valid during the time of your stay in Japan, your passport’s validity can be shorter than 6 months**.


* In some cases, applications need to be referred to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. It may take up to 2 months or more to complete the process.
**We strongly recommend that you check the regulations of your airline before traveling with a passport that has less than 6 months validity.

 

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