Application for Visa for Phased Measures toward Resuming Cross-Border Travel
2021/3/19
! ! ! Residence Track has been suspended ! ! !
It will be temporarily suspended for the time being until further notice.
For more details: new measures for border enforcement (7) (Japanese / English), new measures for border enforcement (10) (Japanese / English)
! ! ! Epidemic prevention measures have been strengthened when entering Japan ! ! !
Submission of "a certificate certifying COVID-19 negative within 72 hours before departure (negative certificate)" and "COVID-19 test at the airport" are required when entering Japan for the time being until further notice.
(A) Work or Long-term Stay with Status of Residence
• Technical intern training
• Specified skilled worker
• Business manager
• Intracompany transferee
• As Engineer / Specialist in humanities / International services
• Nursing
• Highly skilled profession
• Start-up
2. Visa application form with one photo affixed to it (4.5cmx4.5cm, white background)
Available at the consular counter.
3. Certificate of Eligibility
4. Letter of pledge (WORD) 2 sets (can be duplicate copy) (updated Jan 8, 2021)
• The accepting company/organization in Japan should make this letter of pledge (the letter should not be prepared by individual).
• The letter should be made 1 set per applicant (each letter cannot list more than 1 applicant).
5. (In case the validity of the Certificate of Eligibility exceeds 3 months after issuance) a letter from the accepting organization
• Period for which the Certificate of Eligibility is considered valid by submitting the above document:
A. Certificate issued between October 01, 2019 and December 31, 2019 ⇒ Until April 30, 2021
B. Certificate issued between January 01, 2020 and January 30, 2021 ⇒ Until July 31, 2021
C. Certificate issued after January 31, 2021 ⇒ 6 months from the date of issuance
* If the above deadline has passed, you will need to apply for the Certificate of Eligibility again.
* Those who enter Japan by Residence Track are required to observe a 14-day quarantine Period.
• Specified skilled worker
• Business manager
• Intracompany transferee
• As Engineer / Specialist in humanities / International services
• Nursing
• Highly skilled profession
• Start-up
Required documents
1. Passport2. Visa application form with one photo affixed to it (4.5cmx4.5cm, white background)
Available at the consular counter.
3. Certificate of Eligibility
4. Letter of pledge (WORD) 2 sets (can be duplicate copy) (updated Jan 8, 2021)
• The accepting company/organization in Japan should make this letter of pledge (the letter should not be prepared by individual).
• The letter should be made 1 set per applicant (each letter cannot list more than 1 applicant).
5. (In case the validity of the Certificate of Eligibility exceeds 3 months after issuance) a letter from the accepting organization
• Period for which the Certificate of Eligibility is considered valid by submitting the above document:
A. Certificate issued between October 01, 2019 and December 31, 2019 ⇒ Until April 30, 2021
B. Certificate issued between January 01, 2020 and January 30, 2021 ⇒ Until July 31, 2021
C. Certificate issued after January 31, 2021 ⇒ 6 months from the date of issuance
* If the above deadline has passed, you will need to apply for the Certificate of Eligibility again.
* Those who enter Japan by Residence Track are required to observe a 14-day quarantine Period.
(B) Short-term Stay for Business
*Short-term stay for business includes; business communication, business negotiations, contract signing, after-sales service, advertising, market research, meeting attendance, cultural exchange, local government exchange, sports exchange, etc. on a business trip to Japan.
The length of stay in Japan should be within 90 days and the activities must be non-profit activities.
Required documents
1. Passport2. Visa application form with one photo affixed to it (4.5cmx4.5cm, white background)
Available at the consular counter.
3. Certificate of Employment of the applicant (original copy)
4. Invitation letter (original copy)
5. Letter of guarantee (original copy)
6. Letter of pledge (WORD) 2 sets (can be duplicate copy) (updated Jan 8, 2021)
• The accepting company/organization in Japan should make this letter of pledge (the letter should not be prepared by individual).
• The letter should be made 1 set per applicant (each letter cannot list more than 1 applicant).
* Those who enter Japan by Residence Track are required to observe a 14-day quarantine period.