Japan tourist visa guide

Commonly requested as the core identity document for any visa application.

Helpful direction: Make sure it's valid for at least 6 months past your planned travel dates, and the photo page is fully visible in your scan.

Often the official form the visa application center uses to capture your travel details.

Helpful direction: Fill it in with the same spelling and dates as your other documents to avoid mismatches.

Often requested alongside the application form, usually with specific size and background rules.

Helpful direction: Check the official photo specifications (size, background color, recency) before printing or uploading.

Commonly used to show your employment status and employer-confirmed leave for the trip.

Helpful direction: Ask HR to include your position, tenure, and the travel dates your employer has confirmed.

Commonly requested to show account standing and available funds for the trip.

Helpful direction: Consistent balances are often easier to review than a single large, recent deposit.

Helps tell a clear, consistent story about your travel plans.

Helpful direction: Cover every day of the trip, even loosely — a plan with unexplained gaps can look unclear.

Commonly requested to confirm your travel dates and route.

Helpful direction: A reservation (not necessarily a paid ticket) is often enough — check official guidance for your case.

Often requested to show where you'll be staying throughout the trip.

Helpful direction: Make sure the stay dates line up with your itinerary and flight dates.

Can help show your intention to return home after the trip.

Helpful direction: Property documents, family ties, or a return-to-work letter can all help here.