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Register a visa application

Japanese overseas establishment that has jurisdiction over your residential area is as follows. Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville

Important notice

Notice

Currently, the handling of applications is suspended.

From 0:00 am (JST) on October 11, 2022, the visa exemption arrangements has been resumed.

Those who fall under the measures including Canada, the U.S. and Taiwan will no longer required to obtain visa for business, various exchanges etc., visiting relatives and tourism within 90days.

November 1st the application which has not been withdraw by applicant will be withdraw by Japanese overseas establishment automatically.

Disclaimer

Disclaimer

I declare that the information provided in this application is true, complete and accurate.

I understand that misrepresentation may result in my denial of entry into Japan or an order of deportation from Japan.

I understand that the period of my stay and status of residence will be determined by the Japanese immigration authorities at the time of my entry into Japan, and that I do not acquire the right to enter Japan by obtaining a Japanese visa.

I acknowledge that I agree the provisions regarding personal information to be submitted to the Embassy, Consulate-General or Consular Office of Japan (JAPANeVISA Privacy Policy) and I will pay, if necessary, visa fees that may be required.

If the application is made by a proxy instead of the applicant himself/herself, all information provided by the proxy must be verified by the applicant and must be true, complete and accurate.

Basic information

Basic information
  • Independent Business
  • Office worker
  • Public servant
  • Student
  • Unemployed
  • Other

This field cannot be blank

1. Purpose of visit (Required)
  • Those who do not engage in remunerated activities for a stay of up to 90 days for the purpose of business, various exchanges etc., visiting relatives, or tourism.

(category)

  • Tourism
  • Business, various exchanges, etc
  • Visiting relatives

(details)

  • Tourism
Passport (Required)
Facial image (Required)
Family name (as shown in the MRZ column of your passport) (Required) If the full name has no first or last name, enter in last name field.MRZ(Machine Readable Zone) is two lines at the bottom of the personal status page with photo.
Given and middle names (as shown in the MRZ column of your passport) (Required) If there is none, enter “-”.
Former family name (Required) If there is none, enter “-”.
Former given name (Required) If there is none, enter “-”.
Date of Birth (Required) YYYYMMDD
Nationality or region (Required) USA
Former and/or other nationalities or citizenship (Required) This field cannot be blank.
If there is none, select “none”.
Birthplace (Required)
Gender (as shown in passport) (Required)
  • Male(M)
  • Female(F)
  • Unanswered(X)
Marriage status (Required)
  • Single
  • Married
  • Widow / Widower
  • Divorced
National ID number
Passport type (Required)
  • Ordinary
  • Other
Passport number (Required)
Place where the passport was issued (Required)
Date when the passport was issued (Required)
Government office that issued the passport (Required) Other
Government office (Other) that issued the passport (Required)
Passport expiry date (Required)

Enter a year, month and day in the future. (Including the current day.)

Select from calendar

YYYYMMDD

This field cannot be blank

Accommodation (Required)

Please make a selection.

  • Other
  • Iwate / Miyagi / Fukushima
  • Okinawa

This field cannot be blank

Destination (Required) Please make a selection.
  • Other
  • Iwate / Miyagi / Fukushima
  • Okinawa

This field cannot be blank

Number of times the visa is valid (Required) SINGLE
Occupation of the applicant (Required) Please make a selection.
Occupation of the spouse (Required)

Please make a selection.

  • None
  • Independent Business
  • Office worker
  • Public servant
  • Student
  • Unemployed
  • Other

This field cannot be blank

Accommodation information

Accommodation
Scheduled date of entry into Japan (Required)
Scheduled date of departure from Japan (Required)
Name of Japanese airport of arrival or port of arrival (Required)
Name of airline, flight number or vessel name (Required)
Accommodation or hotel name (Required)
Telephone number of the accommodation (Required)
Address of the accommodation (Required)
Cumulative number of days of stay in the last one year (Required) In the case of no days of stay, enter “0”

Current address of the applicant

Current address
Current address of the applicant (Required)
Applicant Contact Information (Required)
  • Phone Number
  • Mobile Number
Email address of the applicant (Required)

Employer (company/school/university)

Employer
Name of the employer (Required) If there is none, enter “-”.
Telephone number of the employer (Required) If there is none, enter “-”.
Address of the employer (Required) If there is none, enter “-”.

Special circumstances

Special circumstances
Special reason for visa application (Required)
Has the applicant ever been refused the examination? (Required)
  • Yes
  • No
Has the applicant ever been convicted of a crime or illegal act in Japan or any other country? (Required)
Has the applicant ever been sentenced to one year or longer in prison, with or without assigned work, in Japan or any other country? (Required)
Has the applicant ever been repatriated or deported from Japan or any other country because of an illegal stay or violation of any law or regulation? (Required)
Has the applicant ever been convicted of or punished for a violation of any law or ordinance concerning the control of narcotics, cannabis, opium, stimulants or psychotropic drugs in Japan or any other country? (Required)
Has the applicant ever been engaged in prostitution, its mediation or solicitation, the provision of its place or any other operation that is directly related to prostitution? (Required)
Has the applicant ever conducted, abetted or assisted human trafficking? (Required)

Identity verification

verification
Are you the principal applicant?
If you are a proxy, enter your name. (Required)

Application documents

Application doc

If the applicant is a minor, a parental consent form (optional format) should be submitted

Certificate of Completion of Registration to the ERFS system (Required)

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