Visa, Passport/Certificates
The eVISA (online application) is available
ONLY for Single-entry Tourism visas for short-term stays up to 90 days.
You CANNOT apply online for ALL OTHER TYPES of visas including a short-term stay visa for business, visiting relatives/friends, transit, and a double/multiple-entry visa.
*Due to the high volume of applicants, processing may take longer than usual (5 or more business days). Please allow ample time for processing. We do not provide expedited services.
All other visa categories
ALL OTHER TYPES of visas including a short-term stay visa for business, visiting relatives/friends, transit, and a double/multiple-entry visa, must be applied for in person at the Consulate in Vancouver.
eVisa required documents
1. Passport
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2. Facial Photo
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3. Valid residential permits in Canada |
* If you hold visitor status in Canada, we CANNOT accept your application. |
4. Flight Information
in English |
* Purchase of flight tickets not necessary. * We are not responsible for tickets becoming invalid due to the delay or denial of a visa application. |
5. Bank statement/
transaction list |
Proof of sufficient funds to pay for travel expenses
- current residential address in BC/Yukon - enough funds for your trip in Canadian dollars - Transaction history of three (3) consecutive months from the date of your application * If you have another account with sufficient funds, you may provide it as well as your account information. * We do NOT accept credit card statements.
- Official document showing the relationship in English such as a birth certificate or marriage certificate. If the document is not in English, a notarized translation is needed. - Photocopy of the Passport ID page of the supporter |
6. Proof of Residency |
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7. Travel itinerary |
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How to apply for an eVisa
Video: How to apply for a visa on the JAPAN eVISA websiteMake an application
- To apply for an eVISA, please visit "JAPAN eVISA" (This is the ONLY official website. You will see "Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan" on the top left. Please beware of fraudulent websites that look similar to the Japan eVISA website).
- We may request additional documents after reviewing your application. We will send you an email if we need more information. During the application process, applicants may be asked for an in-person interview at the Consulate office. Therefore, applicants must be physically present at the place of residence until the visa assessment completes.
eVisa Issuance and Payment
After submitting all the required documents, it normally takes at least 5 business days to issue the eVISA. However, if there is a high volume of applications, the process may take longer than usual.
- If your visa is approved, you will receive an email titled "Notice of visa fees".
- Applicants who have applied for the eVisa (online visa) are eligible for online payment (Details/ Video).
- Download eVisa through your account: How to display ”Visa issuance notice” at the airport.
FAQ
We do NOT accept any enquiries about the status of your visa applications as you can check the status at your visa application account.
Visa exempt countries & regions for short-term stays
List of 70 Countries and Regions
Contact information for inquiries
- Japan Visa Information Hotline : japan-visa@bricks-corp.com