Japanese visa resources
Documents for a Japan visa application
Documents required for a Japan visa application — awaiting review against the official Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan sources.
Official guidance Regularly updated
Important
This information is for general guidance only. Meeting the requirements does not guarantee your application will be approved.
This page will list the documents required for each Japan visa route. The document checklists are awaiting review against the official Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan sources before publication — please use the official links below in the meantime.
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Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-09. Information only — not legal advice.