Applying for Visa as Tourist
2022/9/6
※You can travel to Japan as part of tour organized by a travel agency. You will not be able to travel unless you book a tour through a travel agency.
* Additional documentation may be requested with your application, depending on your particular status or circumstances.
* DO NOT staple documents.
1. Valid passport: properly signed by the bearer (original passport is required; please be sure your passport has available visa pages)
2. 1 Application Form
: Completely filled out and signed by the applicant; signature must be original. If there is a field not applicable on the application form, please write “N/A” or “None”.
*An applicant with an arrest or criminal record must provide a copy of his/her court and/or arrest record (including cases that ended with an acquittal or pardon), along with an English translation of those documents if they are in any language other than English. Even if the case did not go to trial, please provide a letter that explains in detail the circumstances surrounding the arrest. We would like to know about the charges, time served, fees paid, and probation (if any).
3. 1 passport-type photograph (2 in. x 1.4 in. front view) of applicant: must be taken within 6 months, with a white background and color printed on photo quality paper.
4. Copy of proof of Florida residential address: Proof of residency must be in the form of a Florida state issued ID card or driver's license with current address if applying by mail. Non Florida driver’s license or ID holders are required to apply in person, with a proof of residential address in Florida (e.g. apartment leases and/or utility bills).
5. Copy of the Certificate for completion of registration to the Entrants Returnees Follow-up System (ERFS) : To obtain a Certificate for completion of registration to the ERFS （受付済証、Uketsukezumisho）, a travel agency in Japan needs to complete prescribed application through the ERFS.
How to Apply for the ERFS Certificate (in Japanese)
6. Authorization Form : required when documents are submitted and/or picked up by anyone other than the applicant. Required for applicants that are 15 years or older. Entire form must be filled out by the applicant, and signature on form must be original.
If not a U.S. citizen:
7. Proof of U.S. legal immigration status: Copy of U.S. Green card, or resident visa that allows re-entry to the U.S. and I-94. F and J visa holders must also submit a copy of properly endorsed I-20 and DS-2019 forms, respectively.
8. Payment of visa fee: if country of citizenship does not have a visa fee exemption. This fee is payable in exact cash, U.S. money order, or cashier's check, and must be made payable to the Consulate General of Japan. Neither personal checks nor credit cards are accepted.
Applying by mail
9. Release of Liability form
10. Prepaid, self-addressed envelope with tracking numbers: not required if picking up in person. Return mailing option is only available when the applicant possesses a valid Florida driver's license or a Florida state issued ID card with his/her current address. Visa section will not return passports without self-addressed envelope and sufficient postage.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at consular1@mi.mofa.go.jp
* Additional documentation may be requested with your application, depending on your particular status or circumstances.
* DO NOT staple documents.
1. Valid passport: properly signed by the bearer (original passport is required; please be sure your passport has available visa pages)
2. 1 Application Form
: Completely filled out and signed by the applicant; signature must be original. If there is a field not applicable on the application form, please write “N/A” or “None”.*An applicant with an arrest or criminal record must provide a copy of his/her court and/or arrest record (including cases that ended with an acquittal or pardon), along with an English translation of those documents if they are in any language other than English. Even if the case did not go to trial, please provide a letter that explains in detail the circumstances surrounding the arrest. We would like to know about the charges, time served, fees paid, and probation (if any).
3. 1 passport-type photograph (2 in. x 1.4 in. front view) of applicant: must be taken within 6 months, with a white background and color printed on photo quality paper.
4. Copy of proof of Florida residential address: Proof of residency must be in the form of a Florida state issued ID card or driver's license with current address if applying by mail. Non Florida driver’s license or ID holders are required to apply in person, with a proof of residential address in Florida (e.g. apartment leases and/or utility bills).
5. Copy of the Certificate for completion of registration to the Entrants Returnees Follow-up System (ERFS) : To obtain a Certificate for completion of registration to the ERFS （受付済証、Uketsukezumisho）, a travel agency in Japan needs to complete prescribed application through the ERFS.
How to Apply for the ERFS Certificate (in Japanese)
6. Authorization Form
: required when documents are submitted and/or picked up by anyone other than the applicant. Required for applicants that are 15 years or older. Entire form must be filled out by the applicant, and signature on form must be original.If not a U.S. citizen:
7. Proof of U.S. legal immigration status: Copy of U.S. Green card, or resident visa that allows re-entry to the U.S. and I-94. F and J visa holders must also submit a copy of properly endorsed I-20 and DS-2019 forms, respectively.
8. Payment of visa fee: if country of citizenship does not have a visa fee exemption. This fee is payable in exact cash, U.S. money order, or cashier's check, and must be made payable to the Consulate General of Japan. Neither personal checks nor credit cards are accepted.
Applying by mail
9. Release of Liability form
10. Prepaid, self-addressed envelope with tracking numbers: not required if picking up in person. Return mailing option is only available when the applicant possesses a valid Florida driver's license or a Florida state issued ID card with his/her current address. Visa section will not return passports without self-addressed envelope and sufficient postage.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at consular1@mi.mofa.go.jp