Visa

Important notices:

- Visitors to Miyagi, Fukushima and Iwate Prefectures

- Japan Travel Updates after the 3.11 Earthquake

- New landing procedures for entering Japan (pdf)

- Information for foreign nationals

Visa Information:

(1) A Guide to Japanese Visas

(2) Visa Information

(3) Visa Application Form (Sample)

(4) Criteria for Visa Issuance

(5) Frequently asked questions

For specific questions, please direct your inquiries to the office nearest to your residence.

Embassy of Japan in Ottawa - (Ottawa-Gatineau region residents)
Consulate General of Japan in Vancouver ( British Columbia and Yukon residents)
Consulate General of Japan in Calgary (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Northwest Territories and Nunavut residents)
Consulate General of Japan in Toronto ( Ontario residents)
Consulate General of Japan in Montreal (Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Labrador & Newfoundland residents)

The Government of Japan has appointed four honourary consul generals who can provide certain services (not including the issuing of VISAs, certificates, etc.), assistance and information in the cities of Halifax (Nova Scotia), St. John's (Newfoundland and Labrador), Winnipeg (Manitoba) and Regina (Saskatchewan).

Honourary Consul Generals of Japan in Canada

Guide to Living in Japan:

Guide (PDF format):

Leaflets (PDF format):

Travel:

(1) General Information

Visit Japan Campaign
Japan National Tourist Organization (JNTO)
Affordable Japan
Japan Customs
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (for information on bringing medication into Japan for personal use)
The Animal Quarantine Service
Request for a Police Certificate

(2) Accommodation in Japan

Registration procedure at lodging facilities in Japan changed as of April 1, 2005.
Important Notice regarding Registration Procedures at lodging facilities in Japan effective April 1, 2005

(3) Transportation

(4) The Universal Currency Converter