Visa Category

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Certain nationalities may be eligible for various types of multiple-entry visas. For further information, please contact us on +41(0)22-716 99 00 / consulate@br.mofa.go.jp, or refer to the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.
You can save time upon arrival by completing advance procedures through “Visit Japan Web”.
If you intend to bring certain medications into Japan, please consult the official websites of the Japanese authorities for guidance.
Your passport must be valid for the entire duration of your stay in Japan. It does not necessarily need to have more than six months’ validity remaining at the time of entry.
A Japanese single-entry visa is generally valid for three months. You must enter Japan within three months from the date of issue.
In addition to holding a visa, you will be granted landing permission upon entry into Japan. The validity of this permission depends on the length of your intended stay.
The Immigration Services Agency created videos for the daily life orientation based on “Guidebook on Living and Working” so that foreign nationals can join Japanese society smoothly!.

The Japanese immigration authorities can now issue the Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) in electronic format. Where applicable, holders of an electronic CoE are permitted to submit their visa application by presenting the email with the attached CoE. Further information is available on the official website of the Immigration Services Agency of Japan.
Two new residence statuses, titled "Highly Skilled Professional Visa" (J-Skip) and "Future Creation Individual Visa" (J-Find), have recently been established. For more information, please refer to:

Highly Skilled Professional Visa (J-Skip)
› Immigration Services Agency
› Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Contact Information

Japan Visa Information Hotline (English only)
Tel: +41(0)43-550 77 60
Hours: Available 24/7

Registered Visa Agents
Visa applicants may use the services of a registered visa agent to apply for a visa.
Please note that visa agents are not affiliated with the Consulate of Japan, and the Consulate accepts no responsibility for any contractual disputes between the applicant and the visa agent.

CIBT visas Geneva Office
Rue de l’Arquebuse 12, 1204 Genève
Tel: +41(0)22-884 18 70
www.cibtvisas.ch
info@cibtvisas.ch