Applicant needs to submit:

Japan Visa

1. VISA APPLICATION FORM(Original)
   Please download, complete and ink-sign : VISA APPLICATION FORM
- visa application form to be duly completed and signed by applicant.


2. PASSPORT (Original)
   A valid passport that has at least 2 blank (visa) pages remaining.
   (1 page for visa sticker, another page for the landing permission stamp).
   
   
3. PASSPORT-SIZE PHOTO
   1 RECENT passport-size photo (3.5cm x 4.5cm) taken within 6 months on a white-coloured background.
   Full-faced, front-facing with head straight
   
   
4. IDENTITY CARD - issued by Singapore Government(Photocopy)
   Photocopy front and back of Singapore identity passes :
   - For Singapore NRIC
   - Permanent Resident (PR) and RE-Entry Permit (Form 7),
   - Employment Pass (EP), Work Permit (WP), S Spass (SP), Dependent Pass (DP), Student Pass (STP), Long-Term Social Visit Pass (SVP).
   and QR CODE READING (Photocopy)
   Latest pass information from SGWork Pass Mobile App (scanned within 5 days from application)
   - If you are in process of renewing your pass, please submit a copy of IPA(In-principle approval) letter issued by Singapore government.
   
   
5. Certificate of Employment (Original) or Business Registration Profile from ACRA (photocopy)
   - Letter issued by employer within 1 month of application.
   Including detailsed information of position, salary, date joined as sample listed below.
   - ACRA issued within 3 months
   
   
6. Latest Tax Notice of assessement OR Updated bank statement/bank passbook(photocopy)
   - Latest year notice issued by IRAS Singapore (with total yearly income indication)
   - Latest 2 months bank statement with transaction history
   
   If applicant is Retiree, Unemployed, Homemaker, Student or Minor : Sponsorship Letter is required
   - Sponsorship Letter of Sponsor (eg spouse, parents, child, siblings etc)
   - Photocopy of doucument to prove relationship (Marriage Certificate, Birth Certificate)
   - Sponsor's Income Tax Notice of assessement OR Updated bank statement/bank passbook (Photocopy)
   - Sponsor's passport (biodata page) and ID Card (photocopy)
   
   
7. Flight booking
   - Air-ticket booking (reservation or tenative itinerary)
   
   
8. Schedule of Stay
   Please download and complete: Schedule of stay (Daily activties)
   
   
9. POWER OF ATTORNEY
   Please download, complete and ink-sign : POWER OF ATTORNEY


Kindly ensure that all documents are in place prior to application
Tourist Application Checklist

Applicant needs to submit:
Tourist Visa (Multiple Entry)

Multiple Entry Visa are available for the following countries
Requirements defers. Prepare the document as per check-list for application

1. China
   China Application Checklist
2. India
   India Application Checklist
3. Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
   Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam Application Checklist
4. Russia
   Russia Application Checklist
5. Ukraine
   Ukraine Application Checklist

Applicant needs to submit:
Business Visa (For Single Trip)

1. VISA APPLICATION FORM(Original)
   Please download, complete and ink-sign : VISA APPLICATION FORM
- visa application form to be duly completed and signed by applicant.


2. PASSPORT (Original)
   A valid passport that has at least 2 blank (visa) pages remaining.
   (1 page for visa sticker, another page for the landing permission stamp).
   
   
3. PASSPORT-SIZE PHOTO
   1 RECENT passport-size photo (3.5cm x 4.5cm) taken within 6 months on a white-coloured background.
   Full-faced, front-facing with head straight
   
   
4. IDENTITY CARD - issued by Singapore Government(Photocopy)
   Photocopy front and back of Singapore identity passes :
   - For Singapore NRIC
   - Permanent Resident (PR) and RE-Entry Permit (Form 7),
   - Employment Pass (EP), Work Permit (WP), S Spass (SP), Dependent Pass (DP), Student Pass (STP), Long-Term Social Visit Pass (SVP).
   and QR CODE READING (Photocopy)
   Latest pass information from SGWork Pass Mobile App (scanned within 5 days from application)
   - If you are in process of renewing your pass, please submit a copy of IPA(In-principle approval) letter issued by Singapore government.
   
   
5. Certificate of Employment (Original) or Business Registration Profile from ACRA (photocopy)
   - Letter issued by employer within 1 month of application.
   Including detailed information of position, salary, date joined as sample listed below.
   - ACRA issued within 3 months
   
   
6. Latest Tax Notice of assessement OR Updated bank statement/bank passbook(photocopy)
   - Latest year notice issued by IRAS Singapore (with total yearly income indication)
   - Latest 2 months bank statement with transaction history
   
   If applicant is Retiree, Unemployed, Homemaker, Student or Minor : Sponsorship Letter is required
   - Sponsorship Letter of Sponsor (eg spouse, parents, child, siblings etc)
   - Photocopy of doucument to prove relationship (Marriage Certificate, Birth Certificate)
   - Sponsor's Income Tax Notice of assessement OR Updated bank statement/bank passbook (Photocopy)
   - Sponsor's passport (biodata page) and ID Card (photocopy)
   
   
7. Flight booking
   - Air-ticket booking (reservation or tenative itinerary)
   
   
8. Schedule of Stay
   Please download and complete: Schedule of stay (Daily activties)
   
   
9. LETTER OF INVITATION -from JAPAN
   
   
10. LETTER OF GUARANTEE
    If applicant is sponsored by invite, Letter of Guarantee and Company Registration (HojinTokiboTohon)
    or Overview of Company / Organization or SHIKIHO - for listed company (Photocopy)
    
    
11. POWER OF ATTORNEY
    Please download, complete and ink-sign : POWER OF ATTORNEY


Kindly ensure that all documents are in place prior to application
Business Application Checklist

Applicant needs to submit:
Business Visa (Multiple Entry)

Multiple Entry Visa are available for the following countries
Requirements defers. Prepare the document as per check-list for application

1. India, Vietnam
   India and Vietnam Application Checklist
2. Russia, Ukraine
   Russia, Ukraine Application Checklist
3. Any other countries
   Any other countries Application Checklist

Applicant needs to submit:
Work or Long-Term Stay Visa (with Certificate of Eligiblity - COE)

1. VISA APPLICATION FORM for COE(Original)
   - visa application form to be duly completed and signed by applicant.
   
   
2. PASSPORT (Original)
   A valid passport that has at least 2 blank (visa) pages remaining.
   (1 page for visa sticker, another page for the landing permission stamp).
   
   
3. PASSPORT-SIZE PHOTO
   1 RECENT passport-size photo (3.5cm x 4.5cm) taken within 6 months on a white-coloured background.
   Full-faced, front-facing with head straight
   
   
4. IDENTITY CARD - issued by Singapore Government(Photocopy)
   Photocopy front and back of Singapore identity passes :
   - For Singapore NRIC
   - Permanent Resident (PR) and RE-Entry Permit (Form 7),
   - Employment Pass (EP), Work Permit (WP), S Spass (SP), Dependent Pass (DP), Student Pass (STP), Long-Term Social Visit Pass (SVP).
   and QR CODE READING (Photocopy)
   Latest pass information from SGWork Pass Mobile App (scanned within 5 days from application)
   - If you are in process of renewing your pass, please submit a copy of IPA(In-principle approval) letter issued by Singapore government.
   
   
5. Certificate of Eligblity - COE (Original)
   


6. POWER OF ATTORNEY
   Please download, complete and ink-sign : POWER OF ATTORNEY


Kindly ensure that all documents are in place as per Checklist prior to application
COE Application Checklist

Applicant and Employer needs to submit:
Tourist Visa (Domestic Helper - Single Entry)

1. VISA APPLICATION FORM(Original)
   Please download, complete and ink-sign : VISA APPLICATION FORM
- visa application form to be duly completed and signed by applicant.


2. PASSPORT (Original)
   A valid passport that has at least 2 blank (visa) pages remaining.
   (1 page for visa sticker, another page for the landing permission stamp).
   
   
3. PASSPORT-SIZE PHOTO
   1 RECENT passport-size photo (3.5cm x 4.5cm) taken within 6 months on a white-coloured background.
   
   
4. IDENTITY CARD - issued by Singapore Government(Photocopy)
   Photocopy front and back of Work Permit (WP)
   - If WP is the new pass without employer's name, please provide either IPA
   or any Estatus from MOM with Employer's name on it.
   
   
5. QR CODE READING (Photocopy)
   - Latest pass information from SGWork Pass Mobile App (scanned within 5 days from application)
   - If workpass do not have employer name, please provide IPA letter, MOM letter or E-status with Employer and helper name.
   - IPA letter if in permit in process
   
   
6. POWER OF ATTORNEY
   Please download, complete and ink-sign : POWER OF ATTORNEY

From the EMPLOYER

1. Employer Details (photocopy)
   
   • Passport (photocopy)
   • Identity - issued by Singapore Government(Photocopy)
     - Photocopy front and back of Singapore identity passes :
     - Singapore NRIC, Permanent Resident (PR), Employment Pass (EP), Work Permit (WP), S Spass (SP), Dependent Pass (DP), Student Pass (STP), Long-Term Social Visit Pass (SVP).
     
   • QR code reading (Photocopy)
     Latest pass information from SGWork Pass Mobile App (scanned within 5 days from application)
     - For Employment Pass (EP), Work Permit (WP), S Spass (SP), Dependent Pass (DP), Long-Term Social Visit Pass (SVP).
     
   • Latest Tax Notice of assessement OR Updated bank statement/bank passbook(photocopy)
     - Latest year notice issued by IRAS Singapore (with total yearly income indication)
     - Latest 2 months bank statement with transaction history
     
   • CERTIFICATE of EMPLOYMENT (Original)
     or BUSINESS REGISTRATION PROFILE from ACRA(for Business Owner -Photocopy)
     - Letter issue by employer within one month of application, including detailed position, salary, date joined
     - Business Registration Profile issued within 3 months
     
     
2. Flight booking
   - Air-ticket booking (reservation or tenative itinerary)
   - Flight itinerary to indicate all travellers
   
   
3. Schedule of Stay
   Please download and complete: Schedule of stay (Daily activties)
   
   
4. LETTER OF EXPLANATION
   Letter of Explanation clearly explaining the necessity for the domestic helper to accompany the employer
   
   
5. LETTER OF GUARANTEE - Original
   Please download, complete and sign :Guarantee Letter
   
   
6. BIRTH CERTIFICATE(S) of accompanying child(ren) or PASSPORT of Seniors ( Photocopy)
   For child not born in Singapore or not citzen at birth, please include passport page (photocopy)
   For foreigners without birth certificates, produce photocopy of children's passports
   
   The Embassy reserves the rights to request for further documents to facilitate visa processing.
   
   Kindly ensure that all documents are in place prior to application
   Domestic Helper Application Checklist
   
   

Applicant and Employer needs to submit:
Transfer Visa
- Transfer old visa to new passport.

1. PASSPORT (Original)
   A valid passport that has at least 2 blank (visa) pages remaining.
   (1 page for visa sticker, another page for the landing permission stamp).
   
   
2. OLD PASSPORT (Original)
   Old passport with previous valid visa
   
   
3. VISA APPLICATION FORM(Original)
   - visa application form to be duly completed and signed by applicant.
   
   
4. PASSPORT-SIZE PHOTO
   1 RECENT passport-size photo (3.5cm x 4.5cm) taken within 6 months on a white-coloured background.
   
   


5. POWER OF ATTORNEY
   Please download, complete and ink-sign : POWER OF ATTORNEY

Kindly ensure that all documents are in place prior to application
Japan Visa Transfer Application Checklist

• Japan Application Form
• Japan Notice of Assessment
• Japan Company/ School letter
• Japan Company letter - Multiple entry
• Sponsorship letter
• Letter of Gurantee- Domestic
• Schedule of stay (Daily activties)
• Letter of Attorney
  - Kindly just sign the form as per the details indicated and date on day of your signature.

FEE : (inclusive of Visa Fee)
Single Entry - Tourist / Domestic / COE / eVisa
• Indian Nationality : S$60
  
• All other Nationality : S$85
  
  Double / Multiple Entry
• Indian Nationality : S$60
  
• All other Nationality : S$120
  
  Transfer Visa
• All Nationality : S$40
  
  Optional Add On Services :
  
• Door-to-Door Delivery Service
  2-way Door-to Door Service : Add on S$10 per passport
  
• Passport Re-submission Service
  For Frequent travellers who needs their passport back after Day of submission,
  and resubmit passport after it is ready: Add on S$20 per passport
• Submission on Tuesday or Thursday
  If you need urgent submission on Tuesday and Thursday,
  which is not in our Schedule submission date listed below : : Add on S$20 per passport
  - Passport return date will be following Monday and Wednesday respectively.
  - Add on 1 extra working day if there is PH.
  

All application is currently based on appointment basis with the embassy.
Our Appointment Dates listed are CONFIRMED and we have NO QUOTA for submission.
We just need to recieve your documents ready 1 Day prior to Appointment date for submission.

Note:
- Visa is valid 3 months from date of application.
- Visa needs to cover the entire travel date, thus please kindly ensure it covers your return date of travel.
- You may start to apply for July, Aug and Sep travel visas now.
- National Day (Aug): start application from June
- Try to apply early so that there is more time in event of additional document request.
- Physical submission requires 1 week for processing
Processing Time
- Physical Submission : Normal service: 7 working days (including day of collection - if applicable)
- Our Regular Physical submission date is every Monday, Wednesday and Friday (except PH)
- Our Return date of passport is the next Wednesday and Friday (except PH, add on 1 extra day to the return date)
- Express submission on Tuesday and Thursday, and return on next Monday and Wednesday respectively

- E-Visa Submission : Normal service: 1-2 month or longer due to peak season

Please note : Long Public Holiday period will extend the processing time of the visa

Visa Application Schedule
- Standard Scheduled Submission Days : Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Passport Return Days : Wednesday, and Friday (add on 1 day if hits Public Holidays)

- Additional Urgent Submission Days : Tuesday and Thursday - with $20 add on fee
- Passport Return Days : Monday and Wednesday respectively (add on 1 day if hits Public Holidays)



Cut Off Date	Appointment Date	Return Date
June 2025 Schedule
by 14 June May 2025(Sat)	16 June 2025 (Mon)	20 June 2025 (Fri) - 5-7pm
by 17 June 2025(Tues)	18 June 2025(Wed)	25 June 2025 (Wed) -5-7pm
by 19 June 2025 (Thu)	20 June 2025(Fri)	27 June 2025 (Fri) - 5-7pm
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by 21 June May 2025(Sat)	23 June 2025 (Mon)	27 June 2025 (Fri) - 5-7pm
by 24 June 2025(Tues)	25 June 2025(Wed)	2 July 2025 (Wed) -5-7pm
by 26 June 2025 (Thu)	27 June 2025(Fri)	4 July 2025 (Fri) - 5-7pm
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by 28 June 2025(Sat)	30 June 2025 (Mon)	4 July 2025 (Fri) - 5-7pm
July 2025 Schedule
by 1 July 2025(Tues)	2 July 2025(Wed)	9 July 2025 (Wed) -5-7pm
by 3 July 2025 (Thu)	4 July 2025(Fri)	11 July 2025 (Fri) - 5-7pm
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by 5 July 2025(Sat)	7 July 2025 (Mon)	11 July 2025 (Fri) - 5-7pm
by 8 July 2025(Tues)	9 July 2025(Wed)	16 July 2025 (Wed) -5-7pm
by 10 July 2025 (Thu)	11 July 2025(Fri)	18 July 2025 (Fri) - 5-7pm
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by 12 July 2025(Sat)	14 July 2025 (Mon)	18 July 2025 (Fri) - 5-7pm
by 15 July 2025(Tues)	16 July 2025(Wed)	23 July 2025 (Wed) -5-7pm
by 17 July 2025 (Thu)	18 July 2025(Fri)	25 July 2025 (Fri) - 5-7pm
Embassy closed on 21 July - Marine Day.
by 21 July 2025(Mon)	22 July 2025 (Tues)	28 July 2025 (Mon) - 5-7pm
by 22 July 2025(Tues)	23 July 2025(Wed)	30 July 2025 (Wed) -5-7pm
by 24 July 2025 (Thu)	25 July 2025(Fri)	1 Aug 2025 (Fri) - 5-7pm
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by 26 July 2025(Sat)	28 July 2025 (Mon)	1 Aug 2025 (Fri) - 5-7pm
by 29 July 2025(Tues)	30 July 2025(Wed)	6 Aug 2025 (Wed) -5-7pm
by 31 July 2025 (Thu)	1 Aug 2025(Fri)	8 Aug 2025 (Fri) - 5-7pm
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• Documents Submission
  Documents may be submitted to us in the following ways.
  - All documents will be reviewed after we recieved them.
  - Payment will be by PAYNOW, which we will update after we have reviewed all the documents.
  
  
  Physical Submission (for Single, Business, Multiple, COE, Domestic)
  1. Door-to-Door Collection :
     Collection available on every Monday, Wednesday, Friday between 10am to 3pm
     Booking for collection at least 1 day prior to collection date.
     Kindly seal all documents in a envelop and pass over to our courier service.
     We will review the documents once we recieve in office.
     Please email us the following details for pick up.
     - Pick up date :
     - Visa Type : Japan
     - Name :
     - Address :
     - Contact No :
     
  2. Office Drop-Box (24/7) :
     Documents can be drop off at our Drop-off Box outside our office anytime at your convenience,
     and we will review all documents once we are in office and update on missing documents and payment.
     
  3. In-person Submission :
     We are in office for In-Person submission during office hours as listed :
     Opening hours
     Monday to Friday : 11am to 6pm
     Saturday : 12-4pm
     Closed on Sunday, Public Holiday
     
  
  
  E-Visa
  4. E-Visa (For Single only) :
     - This service is currently not recommended as we are not able to confirm completion date of visa (due to peak season)
     Please Email us all the documents in pdf or jep including passport page and all listed documents.
     
  
  - All documents will be reviewed on the day of receipt, and we will contact you on any missing documents, and you may follow up via email or watsapp to us.
  - Payment via PayNow will be updated after we review all your documents.
  Note : Please drop off your documents early so that we may review earlier, and you have more time gather missing documents (if required). - Please ensure that all requested documents as per Checklist are in place.
  Any missing documents may result in delay of visa application.
  
  
  
• Return of Passport
  - Passport with visa will be ready for collection in our office on Return Date from 5pm to 7pm
  - For delivery, we will arrange delivery to you 1 day after Return Date or on a weekday following if it date falls on weekend
  
  
• E-Visa (For Single Tourist visa only) :
  - Visa will be emailed to you once ready
  

• List of Countries with Visa Exemptions :
  Visa exemptions resumes from 4 April 2024
  However do ensure that your passport is in compliance with ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) standards enjoy to enjoy visa exemptions.
  List of Visa Exempted Countries
  
  

• Visa application service only for Singapore citizens, permanent residents or foreigners who are holders of Dependent Pass, Student Pass, Employment Pass, Work Permit and long-term SV pass
  
  
• Non-residents of Singapore who require visas to enter Japan must obtain their visas at a Consulate or Embassy of Japan in their home countries. However, if a foreigner holds an original Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Ministry of Justice (Japan), he may apply for a visa here even though he may not be a resident of Singapore.
• http://www.sg.emb-japan.go.jp/visa_shortterm.htm