🇷🇺→🇯🇵Russia→Japan

Documents from the travel company:

• Passport (original foreign passport, copy of pages of internal passport with photo and registration at the place of residence)
• Two visa application forms with photographs
• List of participants of the tourist trip (including the accompanying person)
• The program of the stay (indicating the flight number and accommodation)
• Round-trip flight reservation, as well as a copy of the confirmation of accommodation and transportation within the country
• Documents confirming that the purpose of the trip is group tourism (announcement of the tour, etc.)
• License issued by the Russian authorities and other official documents (documents issued by the relevant authorities of the Russian Federation confirming the receipt of permission to organize tourist trips outside Russia).

Documents from the participants of the organized tour:

Please note!

• International passport
• 2 photos (35 x 45 mm)
• Copies of the Internal Passport (front page + all pages with registration stamps); if the last stamp is a deregistration stamp, then copy of the next blank page must be attached
• Documents confirming employment (type of occupation)(not older than 1 month):
• All applicants must provide the original certificate from Russian bank in Russian or English with a live seal and signature of a bank employee (printed certificates from a personal account or online statement are not accepted).
• For employed: the original certificate of employment with a live seal and the signature of the employee indicating the position and salary (in Russian or English).
• For individual entrepreneurs: a copy of the certificate of registration of the individual entrepreneur (if received before 2017), a copy of the certificate of registration with the tax authority and an extract from the Unified State Register of Individual Entrepreneurs.
• For the self-employed: a copy of certificate of registration with the tax authority and the status of calculations (income) for professional income tax (in the form of KND 1122035 and 1122036).
• For minors: a sponsorship letter from parent (in Russian or English), a copy of the document confirming the relationship with the sponsor, the original certificate from the sponsor's work indicating the position and salary, as well as the original bank certificate in Russian or English about the balance of the sponsor's funds (when applying together, copies of work certificate and bank certificate can be attached).
• For students: original sealed certificate from the place of study.
• For the unemployed: the original certificate from the branch of a Russian bank in Russian or English on the balance of funds with a "wet" seal and the signature of the bank employee.
• For pensioners: a copy of the pension certificate.
• Confirmation of flight reservations (in Russian or English). In case of a group submission, must be attached to each application.
• The Schedule of Stay in Japan (in English or Japanese). The date of entry into Japan and the date of departure from Japan must be indicated, as well as the flight number, hotels’ names, addresses, telephone numbers, and detailed information about places which will be visited each day. In case of group submission must be attached to each application with specified surname and the number of accompanying persons.
• A letter in English or Japanese explaining the need for multiple visits (In case of applying for a multiple-entry visa). It is also possible to fill out
• Documents confirming relationship in the case of a joint family trip (the following list is not exhaustive and is provided as an example): a copy of the marriage certificate, a copy of the birth certificate. Copies of these documents must be attached to each application.
• Power of attorney (in case application is submitted by an authorized person). Each adult applicant who is not present at the submission is required to have a Power of attorney in simple writing with the contact details of the authorized person. Notarization is not required. At the time of submitting documents for a visa under a power of attorney, the applicant must be on the territory of the Russian Federation.

Documents to be prepared by the applicant:

in 2 copies in English or Japanese with personal applicant’s signature and date (one of the parents signs for the child)

for a multiple-entry visa.

Please note!

Applicant’s Documents: · Additional documents are required: · ;

• Visa application form
• 2 copies, completed in English or Japanese, with signature and date.
• 2 photographs - size 3.5 × 4.5 cm.
• Passport - valid international passport.
• Copies of the internal passport - page with personal information and all pages with registration stamps.
• Employment verification letters must include:
• job title;
• length of employment.
• Airline reservation - proof of booked flights.
• Invitation letter
• explaining the purpose of the invitation.
• The letter must be submitted in original form (currently, copies are accepted due to postal restrictions).
• For a multiple entry visa,
• If there are multiple accompanying persons,
• Itinerary of stay - must include:
• Date of entry into Japan and date of departure from Japan;
• Address and accommodation details;
• Planned main activities.
• Guarantee letter - must be submitted in original form (currently, copies are accepted due to postal restrictions).
• Information about the inviting organization - submit one of the following:
• Certificate of corporate registration (valid for 3 months from the date of issue);
• Copy of Kaisha Shikiho (company’s quarterly report for the latest reporting period);
• riginal form (currently, copies are accepted due to postal restrictions).
• Brochures detailing the company’s or organization’s activities.
• Checklist for a business single entry visa (personal expenses) -
• Checklist for a business single entry visa (expenses covered by the inviting party) -
• Checklist for a business multiple entry visa -
• Checklist for a cultural exchange visa -

If the applicant is self funding the trip, the letter must also include salary information.

For business travelers, the letter must state that the employee is being sent on a business trip.

Documents Prepared by the Inviting Party:

For completion guidelines (p. 7) and conditions for a single entry visa,

a separate letter

explaining the need for multiple visits is required.

In the visa application form, under «Intended length of stay in Japan», indicate the number of days for the first trip, followed by the word «Multiple».

.provide a list of applicants

If the Japanese Party Covers Travel Expenses:

For completion guidelines,

(p. 7).

For completion guidelines,

General information about the company or organization

Documents for applicants applying in Irkutsk or Khabarovsk:

For information on additional options for obtaining a short term business visa to Japan (single entry/multiple entry visa and/or with expenses covered by the Japanese inviting party), as well as the relevant requirements:

for a single entry business visa;

for a multiple entry business visa.

Please make sure to review the most up to date information on entry rules and restrictions for Japan on the official website of the Consulate General of Japan in Khabarovsk: khabarovsk.ru.emb-japan.go.jp ↗

Please note!

• Visa application form in 2 copies in English or Japanese with personal applicant’s signature and date (one of the parents signs for the child)
• 2 photographs - size 3.5 × 4.5 cm.
• Valid passport (international travel document).
• Copy of the valid passport (only the page with the photograph and personal data).
• Foreign nationals must provide documents confirming their legal, long term residence in Russia.
• Copy of Internal passport with all registration stamps
• Copy of flight tickets for the entire itinerary, showing the transfer in Japan.
• Visa for the third country (if a visa regime applies).
• Hotel reservation confirmation (for those staying in Japan).
• Documents proving financial solvency (a certificate from your place of employment or a bank statement). In the employment certificate, indicate your job title, salary, and length of service.
• Justification of route via Japan
• Check-list

Documents to be prepared by the applicant:

Documents for applicants applying in Irkutsk or Khabarovsk:

Please note!

• Visa Application form in 2 copies in English or Japanese with applicant’s signature and date (parent’s signature is required in child’s application)
• 2 photos (3.5 x 4.5)
• Foreign passport
• Copy of Foreign passport (page with photo only)
• Internal passport with registration (copies must also be attached to the application). Foreign citizens must provide documents confirming legal, long-term stay in Russia
• A certificate from a medical institution on planned medical actions and a letter of guarantee from the host guarantor organization.
• Information about the medical institution and the guarantor: it is necessary to indicate the name of the medical institution or organization, address, registration number, surname and name of the inviting person, telephone and fax numbers, as well as affix the seal of the organization.
• If there are several accompanying persons, make a list of applicants.
• Information about the patient and the accompanying person: surname and first name must be indicated in Latin letters in accordance with the spelling in the passport.
• Financial document (e.g. bank statement)
• In case of multiple entries and/or stay in Japan for more than 90 days:
• Certificate of Status of Stay in Japan (if the period of stay in Japan exceeds 90 days for the purpose of hospitalization)
• Treatment plan (only if it is necessary to enter Japan multiple times for the purpose of treatment). The document is provided by the host organization. The stay plan should be described in as much detail as possible, indicating the date of entry into Japan and the date of departure from Japan.

Documents to be prepared by the applicant:

Please, click here (mofa.go.jp ↗) to learn more about documents for medical visa

Please note!

• Visa Application form in 2 copies in English or Japanese with applicant’s signature and date (parent’s signature is required in child’s application)
• 2 photos (35 x 45 mm)
• International passport (a copy of the photo page must be attached to the application)
• Internal passport with registration (a copy of the pages with a photo and registration must be attached to the application). Foreign citizens must submit documents confirming legal, long-term stay in Russia
• An official document that indicates the cohabitation of the couple. For example, if the registration address is the same, provide copies of registration stamps. Or a lease agreement that includes the names of both spouses
• Letter explaining reason for a multiple-entry visa (for multiple-entry visa applications only)
• Copy of passport (photo page and copy of Russian visa)
• Copy of work permit or temporary residence permit
• A document confirming the marriage. Marriage certificate or original "Kosekitouhon" (valid for 3 months from the date of issue). To obtain a multiple-entry visa, the submission of the original "Kosekitouhon" is mandatory.
• Documents confirming the financial situation. A person supporting a family submits two of the following three documents:
• Certificate of employment (indicating salary)
• Statement of cash balance
• Certificate of income
• Moscow:
• Saint-Petersburg:
• Khabarovsk:

Documents to be prepared by the applicant:

Documents to be prepared by the guarantor/inviting person:

Documents to be prepared by the applicant or a Japanese citizen:

Be sure to read the most up-to-date information about the rules and restrictions of entry into Japan on the official websites of the Japanese Missions in Russia:

ru.emb-japan.go.jp ↗ (ru.emb-japan.go.jp ↗)

st-petersburg.ru.emb-japan.go.jp ↗ (st-petersburg.ru.emb-japan.go.jp ↗)

khabarovsk.ru.emb-japan.go.jp ↗ (khabarovsk.ru.emb-japan.go.jp ↗)

Please note!

Applicant’s Documents: · Documents prepared by the guarantor:

• Visa application form - 2 copies, completed in English or Japanese, with the applicant’s signature and date.
• 2 photographs - size 3.5 × 4.5 cm.
• Valid International passport.
• Proof of flight reservation - confirmed airline booking.
• Employment verification letter with salary details and/or a bank statement showing account balance, or another document confirming the applicant’s financial means.
• Document proving the relationship with the inviter.
• For spouses and children - documents proving family ties (marriage certificate, birth certificate).
• Internal passport - copies of the photo page and all pages with registration stamps.
• Invitation letter
• explaining the purpose of the invitation.
• The letter must be submitted in original form (currently, copies are accepted due to postal restrictions).
• For a multiple entry visa,
• If there are multiple accompanying persons, provide
• Itinerary of stay
• Date of entry into Japan and date of departure from Japan;
• Address and accommodation details;
• Planned main activities.
• must include:
• Guarantee letter - must be submitted in original form (currently, copies are accepted due to postal restrictions).
• Documents on the guarantor (if the guarantor is a Japanese citizen):
• Juminhyo (residence certificate);
• Employment verification letter or copy of business license (not required if the guarantor is retired or unemployed);
• Municipal tax withholding certificate or document showing total income.
• Juminhyo (residence certificate);
• Copy of resident card;
• Employment verification letter or copy of business license (not required if the guarantor is retired or unemployed);
• Municipal tax withholding certificate or document showing total income.
• Checklist for visiting relatives/friends - single entry (inviter’s expenses) -
• Checklist for visiting relatives/friends - single entry (personal expenses) -

All fields in the form must be filled out.

Note: If the trip is fully or partially funded by the Japanese inviting party, or if the applicant plans to stay at the inviting party’s residence, additional documents are required (please see “Documents prepared by the guarantor”)

If family members of a multiple entry visa holder are applying later, a copy of the already issued multiple entry visa must be provided.

Documents prepared by the inviting party in Japan (to be attached to the application):

For completion guidelines (p. 8) and conditions for a single entry visa,

a separate letter

explaining the need for multiple visits is required.

In the visa application form, under «Intended length of stay in Japan», indicate the number of days for the first trip, followed by the word «Multiple».

a list of applicants

For completion guidelines,

(p. 7).

Documents on the guarantor (if the guarantor is a foreign national):

Documents for applicants submitting in Irkutsk or Khabarovsk:

For information on additional options for obtaining a short term family visa to Japan (single entry/multiple entry visa and/or with expenses covered by the Japanese inviting party), as well as the relevant requirements:

Click here (PDF checklist ↗) for more information on a short term visa.

Please make sure to review the most up to date information on entry rules and restrictions for Japan on the official website of the Consulate General of Japan in Khabarovsk: khabarovsk.ru.emb-japan.go.jp ↗ (khabarovsk.ru.emb-japan.go.jp ↗)

Please note!

• 2 visa application forms.
• 2 photographs.
• Passport.
• Copy of the internal passport (main page and page with registration at the place of residence)
• Certificate from the place of study or diploma of graduation (student ID card is not accepted).
• Itinerary (programme of stay).
• Proof of airline ticket reservation.
• This visa is issued only for a single entry. For multiple entries to Japan, a multiple entry visa must be obtained (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗).
• There is no consular fee for visa processing.

Please note!

• Visa application form 2 copies in English or Japanese with applicant’s signature and date (parent’s signature is required in child’s application)
• 2 photos (35 x 45 mm)
• Foreign Passport (copy of page with photo to be attached to the application)
• Internal Passport (copy of page with photo and registration stamps to be attached to the application)
• Certificate and its copy (The certificate is issued by the applicant’s representative in Japan at the local immigration department of the Ministry of Justice of Japan). Currently can be provided as a printed email from Japanese Immigration service.
• Third countries citizens must provide documents confirming their legal long stay in Russia

Documents to be prepared by the applicant:

For detailed information please visit website of the Japanese Missions in Russia

Moscow: ru.emb-japan.go.jp ↗ (ru.emb-japan.go.jp ↗)

Saint-Petersburg: st-petersburg.ru.emb-japan.go.jp ↗ (st-petersburg.ru.emb-japan.go.jp ↗)

Khabarovsk: khabarovsk.ru.emb-japan.go.jp ↗ (khabarovsk.ru.emb-japan.go.jp ↗)

Please note!

• Visa application form 2 copies
• 2 photo (4.5 x 4.5)
• Passport International
• Passport Internal with registration
• Document confirming relationship in case of visiting relatives
• Document confirming the applicant's affiliation to one of the categories specified in points 1-6 (see in Overview)
• Check-list,
• Guarantee letter from the inviting person in Japan
• Letter explaining reason of the invitation
• Detail of stay in Japan
• For applicants categories 1 - 5 - Documents relating to the inviting organization
• For applicants Category 6 - Documents confirming family relations and a copy of both sides of the «Residence Card»

Documents to be prepared by the applicants

Documents prepared by the inviting person or Guarantor in Japan (to be attached along with application)

Please click here (PDF checklist ↗) to know more about documents on visa