Japan eVisa is now available for citizens of 11 countries, citizens of these countries can apply for Japan tourist visa online with ordinary passports.
The government of Japan is expecting to streamline the visa process for those who want to visit the country for the purpose of tourism as the country already agreed with some visa service companies worldwide.
Japan eVisa eligible countries
There are 11 countries eligible for Japan eVisa:
Brazil
Australia
Cambodia
Canada
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
South Africa
Taiwan
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Japan eVisa
Japan eVisa is only issue for these countries for tourism purpose, the can’t apply other visa types online, it’s possible that may the embassy of Japan still invite some applicants for interview even of they apply online.
Japan eVisa will be valid for 90 days, a foreigner can stay maximum for 90 days In this country with eVisa. It’s not possible to extend your stay without a very serious situation.
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The government of Japan is working to make it easier for tourists to visit the country. To increase the speed of visa issuance in some countries, Japan has partnered with a global visa services company. In most countries, Japan now issues visas within 10 days.
However, the government of Japan also wants to ensure the security of the country. To enhance security, Japan will implement an electronic authorization system for countries that are currently exempt from requiring a visa.
This system will be similar to a visa waiver program. Even citizens of countries that are currently exempt from a Japanese visa will be required to obtain this authorization online.
Japan eVisa application process
Citizens of eligible countries will be able to apply for a Japan tourist visa online, they need to scan their documents, like passport, identity card, Hotel reservation, flight reservation etc.
All documents should be uploaded to the eVisa system, this eVisa will issued only for ordinary passports and it’s just valid for air travel, you can not enter to Japan with this visa from land border point, sea etc, only by plane you can enter to Japan with eVisa.
Japan visa policy
Japan is going to renew the visa system, improve immigration service, consular services, eVisa is part of these improvements.
Meanwh the country is planning to set electronic travel authorization for visa exempt countries. This mean citizens of those countries which can now enter Japan visa free will be subject to travel authorization.
The government of Japan is working on more secure and faster systems. On one hand, this will enhance security, and on the other hand, digitalizing consular services will make it easier for foreigners to obtain a visa for Japan.
Frequently Asked Questions
I’m living in eligible country but I’m not a citizen can I apply for Japan eVisa?
Fortunately the answer is yes, you can apply for Japan eVisa if you live in eligible country no matter if you don’t have citizenship of that country but need to be resident of that country.
For example if you are living in UAE and you hold a residence permit than you can apply for Japan eVisa. Same for the rest countries.
Can I extend my Japan eVisa?
There is no information available that if you can extend or not your eVisa.
This visa grant 90 days stay in Japan, this the maximum stay and generally it can be extended for more than it but the Japanese embassy will grant the actual information if you need to contact them.
But the Japan eVisa website is recommended that you need longer stay for more 90 days you may apply for another type of visa the embassy of Japan.
