Special exceptional circumstances
2022/6/22
Currently, only those who fulfils at least one of the following criteria can apply for a visa, except for those with re-entry permit (including a special re-entry permit). Please note that due to the impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the visa approval procedure may take longer than usual.
For some cases, applicant is requested to submit additional documents as needed.
Entry of foreign nationals with special exceptional circumstance
- Foreign nationals who departed from Japan with a re-entry permit before 31 August, 2020 and who were not permitted to re-enter Japan because the validity period of the re-entry permission expired after the country/region of stay was designated an area subject to denial of landing (required to re-apply for certificate of eligibility)
Required documents (long-term):
- Visa application (Download)
- a valid Passport
- a copy of passport (only bio-date page)
- Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
- a copy of COE
- Residence card
*Additional documents may be requested as needed
- Visa application (Download)
- a valid Passport
- a copy of passport (only bio-date page)
- Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
- a copy of COE
- Residence card
*Additional documents may be requested as needed
- Spouse or child of a Japanese national/permanent resident.
- A foreign national who is to acquire the status of residence of “Long-Term Resident”.
- A foreign national who is to acquire the status of “Dependent“ or “Designated Activities (limited to Public Notice Nos. 7, 18, 19, 23, 24, 30, 31, 34, 38, 45, and 47)“.
Required documents (long-term):
- Visa application (Download)
- a valid Passport
- a copy of passport (only bio-date page)
- Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
- a copy of COE
*Declaration (Sample) is required if three months have elapsed from the date of issue
- Copy of Residence Card (both sides) of your spouse/family at Japan
- Copy of Passport of your spouse/family at Japan
*Additional documents may be requested as needed
- Visa application (Download)
- a valid Passport
- a copy of passport (only bio-date page)
- Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
- a copy of COE
*Declaration (Sample) is required if three months have elapsed from the date of issue
- Copy of Residence Card (both sides) of your spouse/family at Japan
- Copy of Passport of your spouse/family at Japan
*Additional documents may be requested as needed
**If you fall under any of the special exceptional circumstances other than the above mentioned, please inquire Consular Section for required documents. Please click here to detail about special exceptional circumstances.
More information: https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/content/001361129.pdf
※ Regarding the period of validity of the certificate of eligibility (as of 22 June, 2022)
- Certificates of eligibility issued between: 1 January, 2020 to 30 April, 2022 → Until October 31, 2022
- Certificates of eligibility issued between: 1 May, 2021 to July 31, 2022 → Valid for 6 months from the date of issue
** Please submit a Declaration below if three months have elapsed from the date of issue.
- For Spouse or child of Japanese national, Long-term resident, etc: (Sample)
More information: https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/content/930005023.pdf