This visa allows business people to make multiple short business visits to Japan for up to 90 days during your visa validity period. Business activities may include a conference, negotiation, or exploratory business visit.

Documents Required

• Letter of Guarantee
• Invitation letter
• Overview of Company or Organization
• Day-wise Itinerary in Japan
• Bank Statement
• Flight Ticket
• Valid Passport (At least 2 blank pages)
  
  A covering letter from the Company mentioning the name and designation of the applicant and that of the signatory of managerial or executive level, giving a brief sketch of the applicant’s itinerary, and the name, address, and email of the company to be visited.

• The applicant should have a valid passport where the validity should be more than the stay in Japan (with at least 2 blank pages). Please present your old passports as well, if any.
• One visa application form duly completed and signed by the applicant.
• One photograph taken within the last 6 months (size 2 x 2 inches, color with white background).
• An original Letter of Invitation from Business Associates in Japan, with the company’s red color seal on it.
• Confirmed travel booking with day-to-day details (Travel Itinerary and Hotel bookings).
• The Embassy of Japan confirms that the original bank statement is discretionary from case to case. They will accept a photocopy of the statement if the Bank Passbook is submitted with the visa documents. The passbook will then be returned.
• VFS is asking for the Original Bank Statement of the last six months.
• To be on the safe side, it is better to submit the Original Bank Statement of the last six months with supporting documents. The choice is with the applicant as to which center they are submitting the application. The Embassy of Japan does not accept visa applications directly now.
• Confirmed onward/travel itinerary.
• A covering letter from the applicant.

If the inviting company/organization is bearing the expenses:

• • Original Letter of Guarantee from the inviting company.
  • A certified copy of the Incorporation Register or an overview of the company/organization.
  • A company listed on a stock exchange does not need to submit a copy of the incorporation register or overview of the company/organization. If an individual is extending the invitation, their Certificate of Employment in Japan is required.
  • Original salary bank statement of the last 6 months is also required.
  • Income Tax Returns for the last 3 years.

If the applicant is the owner of the company:

• • Proof of ownership (e.g., Director Identification Number approval issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, proprietorship document issued by the bank, import/export license, or company bank statement).

Proof of relationship with guarantor:

• • Proof of relationship in case the applicant is accompanied by any dependent (e.g., passport copy, marriage certificate, or birth certificate).
  • Visa Validity: 90 days with a maximum stay of 90 days.

Processing Time:
The timelines given by the Consulate General of Japan, Chennai for processing each application is a minimum of 3 working days from the day it is submitted at the Consulate.

Please Note:
This is only an indicative processing time. Processing time may increase or decrease at the discretion of the Consulate General of Japan, Chennai.