Visa, Passport/Certificates
Types of visas & Application documents
Short-term visa
Multiple entry visa for short-term stay
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Types of Travel
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Need a visa
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NO
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YES
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NON-Visa Exemption countries
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All types
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YES
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*Visa Exemption is based on your nationality, NOT on your Canadian residency status.
General rules for visa applications
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Opening Hours
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Weekdays 9:00-11:30 (Appointment Only) Closure Dates |
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Processing Time
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The minimum assessment time is 5 business days for all visas*. There is NO priority or urgent processing service. |
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Visa Validity
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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 |
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Who can apply for a visa?
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 Holders of long stay permit in Canada who live in BC and Yukon 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 |
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Proxy/Authorization Letter
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Applicants (including minors) may authorise a proxy to lodge your application . You will need to provide an authorisation letter and your representative must show a valid photo ID when lodging and picking up. |
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Your passport
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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.
Visa collection hours & Visa fees
Visa collection hours are from 13:00 – 15:00 on weekdays
Visa fees were revised on 1st April 2025 as follows. The new fees are applied to the applicants who lodge visa applications and are accepted after 1st of April 2025.
| New Visa fee (CAD) | Old Visa Fee (CAD) | ||
| Single-entry Visa | Ordinary | $27 | $29 |
| Single-entry Visa | Indian National | $8 | $8 |
| Double/Multi-entry Visa | Ordinary | $55 | $58 |
| Double/Multi-entry Visa | Indian National | $8 | $8 |
| Transit Visa | Ordinary | $6 | $7 |
| Transit Visa | Indian National | $1 | $1 |
*Canadian citizens are exempt from visa fees. Some other countries are also exempt from visa fees.
* Payment is due at the time of PICKUP.
* We accept CASH only (Please prepare cash in the exact amount). We DO NOT accept personal cheques and credit cards.
* Visa fees are revised on 1st April each year.
FAQ
Contact us
❖ Japan Visa Information Hotline (Toll Free Call English/ Vietnamese/ Ukrainian/ Russian / Chinese)❖ Japan Visa Information Hotline (Visa telephone assistance 24/7)
1-587-883-9002 (English only)
❖ We can only respond to questions regarding visas at the following email address.
Please check FAQ before contacting us.
✉ E-mail: consul@vc.mofa.go.jp
The information required from you is:
- Full name
- Nationality / Citizenship
- Stay permit status in Canada
- Detailed purpose of your trip to Japan
- Scheduled departure date
- Intended length of stay in Japan
- Your residence area
- Telephone number
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ATTENTION
Phone enquiries
We try answering phone enquiries as quickly as we can but we are currently receiving very high call volumes.
We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and patience.