Visa guide · Japan
Japan visa, handled end to end.
Tourist and business visas for UK residents: documents, appointments, and tracking taken care of by one team.
Visa type
Tourist / eVisa
Length of stay
Up to 90 days
Validity
90 days · single entry
Processing
7–15 days
How it starts
Paperless
Japan visa: one package, everything handled.
No tiers to compare. One price per traveller, and we take care of the rest.
The Visafy package
Japan visa, end to end
Everything handled, from confirming your route to the decision on your visa.
- 01Your route confirmed for your passport
- 02eVisa lodged or centre appointment booked
- 03Every document checked against current rules
- 04Fee payments guided, nothing paid twice
- 05Tracked from submission to decision
- 06One consultant from start to finish
- Approval
- 7–15 days
- Stay
- Up to 90 days
- Validity
- 90 days
- Entry
- Single
From
United Kingdom
To
Japan
- Class
- Full service
- Visa
- Tourist / eVisa
- Gate
- Online or centre
- Approval
- 7–15 days
Full Service Package
£99/ traveller
The consulate's own visa fee is paid separately and is not included.
One claim per order. Embassy and appointment fees not covered. Full terms
Japan visa processing time and when to apply.
Tell us when you fly. We'll work back from the typical Japan processing time of 7–15 days.
Apply by
Mon 16 November
You have 37 days to spare. Start by 16 Nov and there's room for a slow consulate.
Today
10 Oct
Documents ready
Checked by us
Decision
24 Oct–31 Oct
You fly
8 Dec
An estimate: a week to gather and check your documents, then the consulate's typical processing time. Busy seasons run longer.
The sooner you start, the more room there is.
Start my applicationJapan visa documents checklist.
Everything a complete application needs, grouped the way we assemble it. The exact list depends on your passport, and we confirm every item with you before anything is lodged.
- Passport valid 6+ months beyond arrival
- One passport-style photo
- Completed visa application form
- Proof of UK residence (visa or share code)
- Bank statements for the last 6 months
- Employment or income letter
- Latest tax return, if self-employed
- Round-trip flight itinerary
- Hotel or accommodation bookings
- Day-by-day travel schedule
- Invitation letter from a host in Japan
- Sponsor documents
- Proof of business ownership
Why Japan visas get refused.
Many refusals trace back to a few avoidable mistakes. Here's what they are, and how we catch each one before the consulate does.
Refused before? See how Visafy Reassessment rebuilds your next application.
Visa Refusal Protection
Optional · £49 per order
Still worried? Add it at checkout. If your visa is refused, we refund our consultancy fee.
Full terms- 01
Missing or inconsistent documents
Every document checked against the current Japan list before anything is lodged.
- 02
Proof of funds that doesn't convince
We tell you what your statements need to show, before the consulate sees them.
- 03
Travel plans that don't add up
Itinerary, bookings and cover letter that match your dates and purpose.
- 04
A passport that expires too soon
Validity checked against the entry rule before you apply, not at the airport.
- 05
Weak ties to home
Employment, residence and return-trip evidence put together so your reason to come back is clear.
Five steps to your Japan visa.
01
Tell us about your trip
Share your dates, passport, and plans for Japan, one focused step at a time.
02
We prepare your document pack
Every form, letter, and booking checked against the exact consulate checklist.
03
Appointment booked for you
We secure the soonest slot at the application centre you prefer.
04
Submit & biometrics
One short visit. We brief you on exactly what to bring and expect.
05
Tracked to decision
We watch your application and hand you the visa the moment it lands.
Japan visa fees and costs.
Embassy fee (single entry)
Paid to the consulate
≈ $21
Visafy service
Preparation, booking, tracking
from £149
Typical total
Before optional add-ons
from £170
Government fees are set by the consulate and may change; we confirm the exact total before you pay.
Not sure about your Japan case?
Ask a consultant before you pay anything. Mon – Fri · 9:00 – 22:00 (GMT)
Japan visa questions.
Travelling further?
Ready for Japan?
Start now and your foil fills itself in: destination already set, one focused question at a time.
Start my Japan application