Now don't start rolling your eyes. Japan visa is one of the most troublesome to obtain ok! Granted that you don't have to pay and the validity is for 3 months. Thank God I asked the travel agency way in advance so we won't be caught offguard.
For those kiamsap like me who booked via PYO Travel, you would need to do everything by yourself. Below are the requirement which you would need to apply for a visa to enter Japan for the purpose of a holiday:
- An original visa application duly complete. Tips: If you are unsure of how to fill-up certain section, it is best to leave it and filled it up at the embassy with the personnel's guidance.
- Original passport with validity of 6 months. Yes, you are suppose to bring the original for them to sight.
- One passport size photograph - NOT JUST ANY NORMAL PASSPORT PICTURE OK! It has to be (4.5cmx4.5cm) with white background which is taken within 6 months from the application of visa. Tips: Remember to tell the photo studio that this is specifically for Japan Visa, and they will know what to do.
- An original company letter stating your position, period of services, purpose of journey, length of stay, and guarantee of expenses. [For those who are not working, you are required to write a self-explanatory letter about your trip to Japan]. Yes, you may proceed to roll your eyes now. Tips: For those who are working, you may refer to your HR, they would be able to assist.
- Personal saving account / FD / current account statement with mininum credit RM7,000 (CTC by the bank) and must show the applicant's name, account number, and current balance. Yes, you may roll your eyes again. How the hell can the average Joe provide these kinda balances??!!?!?!
- Copy of marriage certificate to show the relationship between the main applicant and the person accompanying him/her.
- Confirmed flight booking / itinerary from your travel agent or airlines company. Tips: For those following tour, use the tour itinerary.
All documents must be arranged in that order. Collection of the visa would be 3 working days.
And if you think that is not bad enough : The embassy of Japan has the right to request for additional documents or call for an interview!! 0_o
That being said.. I CAN'T WAIT FOR MY JAPAN TRIP ON THE 30TH OF JAN~!!! weEEeEeE~
The Travel-Junkie;
Mrs Lee
Gila la.. damn a lot of things to do to just travel to Japan right? Anyway, have aplenty of fun in Japan babe :)
ReplyDeleteIT WAS FUNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN gonna blog about it .. but I malas.. some more picture also haven't upload on FB. hmm~
ReplyDeleteHi, i am planning to travel to Tokyo for about a month to visit a relative of mine who is a permanent resident in Japan. Regarding the visa i need to apply at the Japanese Embassy, is it true that I can only stay up to a maximum of 2 weeks? I was planning to visit Japan as long as 3 to 4 weeks.. need to book my flights really soon and I'm afraid something might go wrong. Is there anything I can do?
ReplyDeleteI'm planning to go to Japan late February 2014 so i wont be able to apply for my visa now right? thanks!
no need to apply so soon. but as far as i know, validity is up to 3 months. besides, latest news i heard is japan has abolish visa requirements for malaysian travelers. not too sure when it will be implemented though.
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