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Required by all except the following for tourism, short-term business meetings or to attend a conference:
(a) 1. nationals of countries referred to in the chart for up to 90 days (except nationals of Austria, Germany, Ireland, Liechtenstein,
Mexico, Switzerland and the UK who although initially granted a 90-day stay may apply, while in Japan, to the local Immigration
Department for an extension of up to a further 90 days, making the visa-free stay up to six months;
(b) nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Barbados, Bahamas, Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Dominican Republic, El Salvador,
Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Iceland, Israel, Korea (Rep) (visa exemption extended to Feb 2006), Lesotho, Macau (SAR),
Federated States of Macedonia, Mauritius, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, San Marino, Singapore, Surinam, Taiwan (Republic of
China, Taiwan passports with ID number), Tunisia, Turkey and Uruguay for up to three months;
(c) nationals of Brunei for stays of up to 14 days.
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Temporary Visitor/Transit: (a) Valid passport. (b) One or two completed application forms depending on nationality. (c) One or two passport-size photos
depending on nationality. (d) Proof of sufficient funds for stay (eg recent bank statement). (e) Fee (cash only). (f) Return
air/sea ticket or copy. (g) Original letter from employer or college. (h) Letter of invitation from Japan or hotel booking.
(i) Personal itinerary or schedule for the proposed trip. College Student: (a)-(e) and, (f) Copy of certificate of admission to Japanese educational institution.
Note: All visas must be applied for in person by each applicant. Once a visa has been issued, passports may be returned via post
if a pre-paid, self-addressed, special delivery envelope is submitted. Further documents maybe required from applicants of
certain nationalities; please contact the Embassy visa section for further information.
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Embassy of Japan in the UK
101-104 Piccadilly, London W1J 7JT, UK
Tel: (020) 7465 6500 or 6565 (visa section).
Website: www.uk.emb-japan.go.jp
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0930-1300 and 1430-1730; 0930-1330 and 1430-1630 (consular section).
Embassy of Japan in the USA
2520 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 238 6700.
Website: www.us.emb-japan.go.jp
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