Visa, Passport/Certificates

2025/8/20
  Japan eVisa Eligibility  
 

  Single-entry Tourism Purpose ONLY   

 

You must meet ALL of the following requirements:

 

　 ☑　You are a resident in BC or Yukon.

　 ☑　You are applying for a SINGLE-entry tourism visa, NOT transit.

　 ☑　The purpose of your visit to Japan is tourism ONLY.

　 ☑　You will stay in Japan for 90 days or less.

　 ☑　You will travel to Japan by air (NOT by sea).
        ☑     You are physically present at the place of residence.

 



The eVISA (online application) is available ONLY for SINGLE-ENTRY Tourist Visas for short-term stays of up to 90 days. You must apply within 3 months before entering Japan.

 

 

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
  • Must be valid until your return to Canada.
  • Not damaged.
  • Travel Document holders are not eligible to apply for an eVISA. Please make an appointment and submit your application in person.
2. Photograph
  • 45mm x 35mm, taken within the last six months.
  • Plain white background.
  • Photo retaken from other ID is not acceptable.
  • Photo apps are strictly prohibited.

3.Residential
permits in 
Canada
 
  • PR Card, Work Permit or Study Permit.
  • Visitor Records and Super Visas are not accepted.
4. Flight Information
in English
 Purchasing airline tickets at the time of application is not required. We are not responsible for any financial loss resulting from visa processing delays or visa refusal.
 
  • You may upload a screenshot of your planned flight itinerary instead of a paid flight ticket.
  • Must include all flight numbers, departure and arrival dates, departure and arrival airport names, all destinations from your initial departure point (airport in BC or Yukon) to your final destination after Japan.
  • A copy of a valid visa for any third country you plan to visit or transit through after departing Japan (excluding Canada and your home country), if a visa is required for your nationality.
5. Bank statement
  • Monthly bank statements covering the most recent 90 days or more prior to the application date, demonstrating sufficient funds.
  • Bank statements must display your full name as shown on your passport , account number, current balance, and detailed daily transaction history for the entire period.
  • Credit card statements and payment slips from employers are NOT accepted.


Additional Documents for Minors, Students, or Applicants with a Financial Sponsor
Only immediate family members within the second degree of kinship (spouse, parents, children, grandparents, grandchildren, and siblings) may act as a financial sponsor.
 
  • A photocopy of the ID page of your financial sponsor's passport. If no valid passport is available, provide a photocopy of another valid government-issued photo ID.
  • Sponsor's monthly bank statements covering the most recent 90 days or more, showing sufficient funds.
  • Bank statements must display the sponsor's full name, account number, current balance, and detailed daily transaction history for the entire period.
  • 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.

6. Proof of Residency
  • Proof of your current residential address in BC or Yukon.
    e.g. VALID Driver’s license, BC ID or BC Service Card showing your name and address

7. Travel itinerary
  • A detailed day-by-day itinerary for your stay in Japan, including accommodation details and contact phone numbers
    Please use our travel itinerary form.
 


How to apply for an eVisa

 Video: How to apply for a visa on the JAPAN eVISA website

 

Make 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).
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  • 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.
 
  • We take a minimum of 5 business days to process with sufficient documents. We do not have expedited services.
 

eVisa Issuance and Payment


After submitting all the required documents, it 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. We do not provide updates on the status of your application by phone or email. Please wait for an email from us.
 
  • 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

    

Visa exempt countries & regions for short-term stays

 

List of 70 Countries and Regions

 

Contact information for inquiries

           *Please mention your nationality or citizenship and place of residence in your email.
 

 

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