Visa and Consular Section

For specific questions, please direct your inquiries to the office nearest to your residence. Please note that matters related to visas are handled locally according to the jurisdiction of each Consulate-General. If you reside elsewhere in Canada other than the Ottawa region, please direct your inquiries to the office of the respective Consulate-General that takes care of the area where you reside.

• 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 following is the information is for Ottawa residents.

(1) A Guide to Japanese Visas

(2) Types of Visa Applications and Requirements

• Temporary Visitor Visa
  • Temporary Visitor Visa, General
  • Multiple-entry Visa for Chinese nationals
• Transit Visa
• Employment and Work Visa
• Working Holiday Visa
• General Visa
• Specified Visa
  • Spouse or child of Japanese national
  • Designated activities (Long Stay for sightseeing and recreation)
• Visa for Medical Stay

(3) Visa Application Form (Sample)

(4) Visa Fees

(5) Criteria for Visa Issuance

(6) Frequently asked questions

 

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

Dear travelers to Japan:

It is recommended that you purchase overseas travel insurance
 

• Overseas travel insurance can give you a feeling of security, even in emergencies, so you can better enjoy your trip.
• Medical expenses can be very high in Japan. If you have purchased travel insurance which offers sufficient coverage of the costs, you can receive treatments without concern.
• It is recommended that you purchase overseas travel insurance with travel support for hospital referrals, medical interpretation and cashless medical service.