Tourism Visa

Documents Required

1. 1.
   Passport

   • Original valid passport (plus a photocopy of the identity page showing the holder's signature)
   • Please ensure that your passport contains at least two blank pages
2. 2.
   ID Photograph

   • One passport-sized photograph (35mm × 45mm), taken within the past six months, unedited
   • Scanned or printed photographs are NOT acceptable
   • For nationals of the former USSR: two passport-sized photographs are required
3. 3.
   Visa Application Form

   • The signature must be handwritten and match the one on your passport, or if unavailable, on your residence permit. This also applies to minors.
   • For nationals of the former USSR: two visa application forms are required.
4. 4.
   Residence Permit
5. 5.
   Flight Information

   • A reservation or e-ticket for travel to and from Japan
   • If you have not yet purchased your flight tickets, please provide your flight details with a screenshot from the airline or booking platform
6. 6.
   Travel Itinerary
7. 7.
   Proof of Financial Means (Originals Only)

   • Bank statements from the last three months
   • — or —
   • Payslips from the last three months

   If a third person will act as your guarantor (e.g. a parent, spouse, or partner), submit:

   • A copy of the guarantor's valid ID
   • A letter of sponsorship
   • The guarantor's bank statements for the last three months, or their salary slips for the same period

Questions? Please contact us at +41 22 716 9900 or consulate@br.mofa.go.jp