Visa guides
Start with the reason you are coming to Japan. Each section covers the visas in that route and links to the official guidance.
6 topics · 12 resources · Japanese only
Visitor & short-stay
Short stays, tourism, transit and visit routes for Japan.
- Japan Temporary Visitor Visa (Short-Term Stay)Visa route
- Japan Visa Exemption (Short-Term Stay)Visa route
- JAPAN eVISA (Short-Term Stay)Visa route
Work & skilled
Employment and skilled-worker routes to Japan.
- Japan work and long-term stay visasVisa route
- Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International ServicesVisa route
- Specified Skilled Worker (i) and (ii)Visa route
Study
Student visas and permits for Japan.
- StudentVisa route
Family & partner
Joining or sponsoring family in Japan.
- Dependent (Family Stay)Visa route
- Spouse or Child of Japanese NationalVisa route
Business & investor
Investor, business and talent routes to Japan.
- Highly Skilled ProfessionalVisa route
- Business ManagerVisa route
Residence & citizenship
Permanent residence and citizenship in Japan.
- Permanent ResidentVisa route