Visa (Short-term Visit: Tourism/Business/Conference/Study)

2026/6/25
  • This page is for person(s) visiting Japan for the purpose of visiting relatives/friends, sightseeing, a business trip (not involving paid activities), attending a conference or meeting, or studying within 90 days.
  • U.S. citizens or foreign nationals of Visa Exemption countries are not required to obtain a visa for short-term tourism/business/conference/study (See "the list of visa exemption countries and regions").
  • The Visa Waiver Program applies based on your nationality, NOT on your U.S. residence status (including green card).
  • We recommends applying for a visa within three months prior to your arrival date in Japan, but no earlier than 3 months prior to your arrival.
 
About applying for a short-term tourism visa online (eVISA)
eVISA
Eligibility
  • The eVISA (online application) is available ONLY for a short-term tourism visa (less than 90 days AND single entry).
  • For all other types of visa applications, including a short-term business visa, a short-term relatives/friends visiting visa, a transit visa, a double-entry visa, and a short-term tourism multiple-entry visa, you are required to apply at the Consulate office in person with an appointment in advance or by mail.
Required
Documents
  • Even for the online application, you still must submit "all the required documents" listed below that are required for in-person or by mail applications.
eVISA Issuance
&
Payment
  • After you have submitted all the required documents, it takes at least 5 business days to issue the eVISA. During this time, you eVisa account shows "Under Examination".
    • If your visa is approved, your will receive an email of "Notice of visa fees". Please register your card information online for the payment.
    • If you are exempted from visa fees, your eVisa willl be automatically issued.
    • Pay visa fees (Details / Video). 
    • Download eVisa through your account: How to display "Visa issuance notice" at the airport.
Notes
&
Tips
  • We do NOT accept any inquires about the status of your visa applications as you can check the status through your visa application account.
  • Even if you apply for a multiple-entry tourism visa through the online application, you only will be issued a single-entry visa.
  • For general rules such as visa validity, application timing, and payment by a proxy, please read General Rules for Visa Application.

80% of online visa applications are rejected due to missing, incomplete or illegible supporting documents. The most common reasons for rejection are:

 
  • Submitting a low resolution or blurry image of a required document or photo. (Screenshots taken on a mobile device tend to be low resolution. Please scan and upload your documents.)
  • The “Travel Itinerary” was missing or detailed information was not provided. We do not accept activities such as “tourism” or “sightseeing in Tokyo” without a more detailed explanation.
  • The return “Flight itinerary” was missing. You must also submit an itinerary for a return flight departing from Japan to DMV area.
  • The “Bank Statement” was missing. We require at least a one month bank statement. We do not accept an employment certificate or earning statement in place of a bank statement.
If you are having difficulties with the online application process, then we strongly recommend you apply for a visa in person at the Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta.
Application
&
Related
Website		  
  • To apply for an eVISA, please visit "JAPAN eVISA".  (This is the ONLY official website. You will see "Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan" on the top left. Please be careful of other scam sites.)

Related information
Contact: Inquiry about eVISA
  • United States (excluding Alaska and Hawaii): 1-202-499-1468 (Available in English, Vietnamese, Russian and Ukrainian)
  • Email: Japan Visa Information Hotline: japan-visa@bricks-corp.com (Available language: English)
  • List of Contacts
  
※Please find the minimum requriement information listed below.
For Indian passport holders who apply for a multiple entry visa, please see Application Procedures for Multiple Visa for Nationals of India.
Foreign nationals of those countries below may be required to submit additional documents. For further information regarding required documents for each nationality, please click the appropriate box below.

 

 
China  Russia  CIS Countries, Georgia

Vietnam  Philippines  Other Nationalities

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Please Note
  • The Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta reserves the right to request additional documents if deemed necessary.
  • The Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta will not make copies.
Application Form Visa Application Form

Signed by the applicant (Form / Sample)

 Original
Passport Valid Passport

with at least 1.5 blank pages left

 Original
Photo One 2”x 2” Photo
  • Must be taken in front of a plain background and within the past 6 months
  • Do NOT use filters
  • Passport type photo only (We do not accept photos on regular printer paper) 

Use GLUE ONLY to attach the photo to the application, please do not staple or tape.

 Original
U.S. Visa U.S. Visa or Permanent Resident Card for Non-U.S. Citizen
  • Permanent Resident (Green Card, Advanced Parole, or I-551)
  • H1B or L1 visa with I-797 & I-94
  • F-1 visa with I-20 form (need a valid signature to travel) & I-94
  • J-1 visa with DS-2019 form & I-94
  • Employment Authorization Card (if applicable)

Please note: The Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta does NOT accept any applications from B-1 and B-2 U.S. visa holders.

 Original & 1 Copy
Proof of Residency Proof of Residency

e.g., Driver’s license card, State ID card, or Utility Bill

 1 Copy
Daily Schedule Travel Itinerary

Detailed schedule of stay describing daily activity plans including accommodation information, phone number and address.
*Avoid just city names and be spcific. (Form)

 Original
Flight ltinerary Flight Itinerary
  • Must include the applicant’s name
  • The dates must match your travel itinerary
  • Must include the entire trip (both departing from the U.S. and returning to the U.S or your country)
*The Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta is NOT responsible for tickets which may be unusable due to the delay or denial of a visa.		 1 Copy
     
Bank Statement Bank Statement (most recent, one month)

*If your company will cover your business trip expense, you do not need to submit your bank statement.

 1 Copy
 

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS FOR BUSINESS TRIP

 
Invitation Letter Invitation Letter (any format) from the inviting company in Japan.
*If the company will be covering your trip expenses, then your letter must explain it.		 Original & 1 Copy
Official Letter Official Letter (any format) from your company in the U.S..
*If the company will be covering your trip expenses, then your letter must explain it.		 Original & 1 Copy
 

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS FOR ATTENDING CONFERENCE

 
Printed Document Printed Document regarding the conference from the conference’s website or information pamphlet. 1 Copy
 

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS FOR VISITING FAMILY/FRIENDS

 
Invitation Letter Invitation Letter from a relative/friend (Form) 1 Copy
Inviter's ID Card Inviter's ID Card
e.g., Japanese resident card or U.S. Military ID card		 1 Copy
If your family/friends will cover your trip expenses ALL Documents listed below if your family/friends will cover your trip expense:
  • Letter of Guarantee (Form)
  • Guarantor’s Residence card (if the guarantor is a foreign national)
  • Guarantor’s Jumin-hyo
  • Guarantor’s bank statement or tax return document
 1 Copy for each

PROCEDURE INFORMATION

Please see our main Visiting Japan / Visa page.


Visa Main Page

Recommended Information

Japan Official Travel Guide
  • Mailing Address
    ATTN: Visa Section
    Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta
    Phipps Tower Suite 850
    3438 Peachtree Road NE
    Atlanta, GA 30326
  • Contact Information for Japan Visa
    (404) 240-4300 ext. 3031
    visa-atl@aa.mofa.go.jp
    M-F 9:00am- 5:00pm
  • Window Service Hours
    M - F 9:15am - 12:30pm & 1:30pm - 4:15pm
  • Japan Visa Information Hotline[24 hour/7 days]
    (English available)
    +1 202-499-1468

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