Visa, Passport/Certificates

2024/8/22
  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 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
  • Valid until the trip to Japan and return to Canada
  • Not damaged
2. Facial Photo
  • Taken within 6 months
  • Plain white background
  • Photo retaken from passport, driver license, group photograph, etc. is not acceptable.

3. Valid residential
permits in 
Canada

 
  • PR Card, Work Permit or Study Permit

* If you hold visitor status in Canada, we CANNOT accept your application.

4. Flight Information
in English

  • Please include all destinations from your starting departure (nearest airport to you) to the next destination after Japan. (e.g., Vancouver - Hong Kong - Japan - Vancouver) 
  • Must have your full name as a passenger
* Confirmed flight reservation required.
* 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

  • Canadian bank statement/transaction list of your account with
- your full name
- 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.
 
  • If you are a minor, student, or do not have sufficient funds yourself and are married, you may provide the following.
- Bank account information of your financial supporter such as a parent or partner
- 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
  • Proof of your current residential address in BC or Yukon
    e.g., Driver’s license, BC ID, BC Service Card, bank statement showing your name and address

7. Travel itinerary
  • Schedule of stay describing daily activity plans including accommodations, contact number.
    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).
 
  • 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 (DetailsVideo).

  • 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

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