Requirements                               

General Requirements

• Valid Passport (valid at least 6-9 months from the date of application)Ensure there are at least two adjacent blank pages to affix the visa.
• Application Form fully completed in CAPITAL letters – no faxed application forms are accepted    (Click here)
• 2 photographs 45mm x 45mm. Please do not staple the photos onto application form.
• Full flight schedule from the travel agent
• Return air ticket (a photocopy will be accepted). E-tickets are usually accepted.

Additional Requirements for Business Visa

• ORIGINAL letter from applicant’s company/employer in SA stating the nature of the visit, as well as the names and addresses of companies the applicant, will visit in Japan. The letter must also confirm that the company will bear all costs for the visit ( ORIGINAL )i
• Invitation letter from a company in Japan that the applicant intends to visit

Additional Requirements for Tourist Visa

• Daily itinerary of places where the applicant will visit in Japan
• Names and addresses of hotels with copy/copies of booking vouchers
• ORIGINAL Stamped 3 months bank statements for last 3 months.
• Copy of invitation letter, should the applicant be invited by a friend/family (additional documents may be requested)
• Copy of invitees Alien Registration Card if the invitee is a foreigner staying in Japan OR copy of invitees passport if the invitee is a Japanese citizen.

MULTIPLE VISA
(a) In addition to the requirements for a Business Visa, the applicant (South African Passport holders only) must be a manager or higher or employed by that company for longer than one year.
(b) The official company letter must also confirm the employment period of longer than 1 year or that the applicant’s position is the manager or higher.
(c) Non-South African passport holders living in South Africa can apply for a Multiple Visa in certain circumstances. Contact the Visa Section for details on (012) 452-1500.

THE EMBASSY MAY REQUEST ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IN SOME CASES AND YOU WILL BE INFORMED

Important Note

• Visas are required by South African passport holders
• Visa applications will be rejected if application forms are not fully completed & signed & are not accompanied by the required documents.
• There is no guarantee that a visa will be issued.
• For organized groups, arrangements should be made well in advance with the relevant issuing authority.
• If Flash Visas Submit the application the applicant needs to collect his/her passport in person.
• If the Applicant submitted his/her passport in person, Flash Visa Services may collect the passport from the Embassy.
• South African temporary passports are accepted

The Japanese Embassy in Pretoria, as well as the Office of Consul of Japan in Cape Town will be closed on the following dates:

11 Feb (Mon) – National Foundation Day (Japanese Holiday)
21 Mar (Thu) – Human Rights Day
19 Apr (Fri) – Good Friday
22 Apr (Mon) – Family Day
1 May (Wed) – Worker’s Day
17 Jun (Mon) – Youth Day (Substitute)
15 Jul (Mon) – Marine Day (Japanese Holiday)
9 Aug (Fri) – Women’s Day
16 Sept (Mon) – Respect for the Aged Day (Japanese Holiday)
24 Sept (Tue) – Heritage Day
14 Oct (Mon) – Sport and Health Day (Japanese Holiday)
22 Oct (Tue) – Day of Enthronement Ceremony (Japanese Holiday)
4 Nov (Mon) – Culture Day (Japanese Holiday)
16 Dec (Mon) – Day of Reconciliation
25 Dec (Wed) – Christmas Day
26 Dec (Thu) – Day of Goodwill
30 Dec (Mon) – Year End Holiday (Japanese Holiday)
31 Dec (Tue) – Year End Holiday(Japanese Holiday)

Delay

4 to 5 Working Days

Cost

Kindly contact Flash Visa Services for the most recent price

Flash Visa Services charge a service fee.

Please note that Flash Visa Services cc can not be held responsible for any possible delays in issuing of visas.

Flash Visa Services cannot be held accountable for the possibility of visas being declined or refused.

Application forms and requirements can change without prior notice.