High Quality Language Schools around the World

Visa Information

Note: The information on this page is particularly sensitive. Japanese Visa regulations are subject to change frequently without notice. We cannot accept any liability for the information given here. It is strongly recommended to confirm this information with the respective Japanese consulate or embassy before making any travel arrangements.

For Temporary Visit

Citizens of the following countries listed holding valid passports can apply for landing permission for short-term stays without obtaining a visa. However, cases in which the applicant intends to work in Japan are excluded.

List of countries and regions that have Visa Exemption Arrangement with Japan

Please visit the Japanese foreign affairs web site to view the latest information.

http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/02.html

Area	Countries & Regions	Term of residence
Asia	Singapore	3 month or less
	Brunei	14 days or less
	Hong Kong (BNO, SAR passport), Republic of Korea, Taiwan, Macau (SAR passport)	90 days or less
North America	Canada	3 month or less
North America	U.S.A.	90 days or less
Latin America and Caribbean	Mexico	6 month or less
	Argentina, Bahamas, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Rep., El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Suriname, Uruguay	3 month or less
	Barbados	90 days or less
Middle East	Israel, Turkey	3 month or less
Oceania	Australia, New Zealand	90 days or less
Africa	Lesotho, Mauritius, Tunisia	3 month or less
Europe	Austria, Germany, Ireland, Lichtenstein, Switzerland, U.K.	6 month or less
	Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxemburg, Macedonia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugual, San Marino, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden	3 month or less
	Andorra, Bulgaria, Czech Rep. Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Monaco, Poland, Slovakia	90 days or less

Working Holiday

Based on bilateral agreements, Working Holiday Programmes permit young people, between the age of 18 and 30, from the countries concerned who are visiting on vacation to work in Japan, in order for them to sustain and finance their travel and stay in the country. Thereby providing them with the opportunity to get to know the country's culture and general lifestyle.

At present Japan has such Working Holiday Agreements with eight countries: Australia, Canada, France, Germany, U.K., Ireland, New Zealand, and the Republic of Korea.

For more information, please visit www.jawhm.or.jp

Pre-College Student Visa

Students who would like to study for 6 months and up to 2 years are advised to apply for this type of visa. The requirements & documents for the application of this visa depends on the applicants citizenship.