Visa | Visiting Relatives or Friends

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

1. Passport
   • Original valid passport (+ photocopy of the identity page with the holder's signature)
   • Please ensure that your passport has at least two blank pages
2. ID Photograph
   • One passport-sized photograph (35mm x 45mm), taken within the past six months,  unedited
   • Scanned or printed photos are NOT acceptable
   • For nationals of the former USSR: two ID photographs are required
3. Visa Application Form
   • The signature must be handwritten and match the one on your passport, or if unavailable, on your residence permit. This applies to minors as well.
   • For nationals of the former USSR: two visa application forms
4. Residence Permit
5. Flight information
   • A reservation or e-ticket to/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. Travel Itinerary
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
   If a third party (e.g. a parent, spouse, or partner) is financially supporting the applicant, 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.
   IN THE CASE OF FINANCIAL SPONSORSHIP BY AN INVITER IN JAPAN
   • Letter of Guarantee
   • 1 copy of a valid identity document (passport, My Number card, zairyu card, etc.) of the sponsor
   • The last 3 months bank statements of the guarantor AND Bank Balance Certificate
   • Certificate of Residence (住民票)
   IF A THIRD PARTY APPLIES FOR OR COLLECTS THE VISA ON BEHALF OF THE APPLICANT(S)
   • Letter of Proxy
   • Proxy’s passport / Identity card

Questions? Please contact us on +41(0)22-716 99 00 or at consulate@br.mofa.go.jp