Visiting Japan

2025/4/9

Applying Visa General Information

Address 2nd Floor, Air Vanuatu Building, Rue de Paris, Port Vila, Vanuatu
Telephone (+678) 29393
Email vanuatu@vu.mofa.go.jp
Open 09:00 – 13:00, 14:00 – 16:00 (Mondays to Fridays except Embassy Holidays)

[NOTE]
It would be appreciated if an appointment could be made by call or eMail and in accordance with the arrangements beforehand so that our staff prepares the necessary documents. If you have any inquiry, please contact us.
 
  • Must have sufficient passport pages (two blank adjacent passport pages)
  • Due to the recent sharp increase in the number of visa applications, it is expected that the screening and visa issuance procedures will take longer  (approximately 10 business days) than usual (approximately 5 business days). Those who is planning to visit Japan is highly recommended to submit a visa application well in advance of the trip to Japan.
  • We recommend that you don't purchase your airline ticket before you submit your visa application. Instead, you can present a printout or screen shot of your proposed flight schedule.
  • When applying for a visa, the applicant must apply in person at the Embassy. Documentation requirements may vary according to nationality and purpose of visit.
  • The applicant must be a resident of Vanuatu. Even if a representative only brings passports and documents, a visa cannot be issued if the applicant's residence cannot be proved. If you are in Vanuatu for tourism or short-term business and wish to visit Japan, you should apply for a visa at the Japanese Embassy/Consulate General in your country/region of residence.
  • The Embassy reserves the rights to request for additional documents whenever it deems necessary.

[Useful Information]

We recommend all travelers to use Visit Japan Web to pre-register your travel details. 
It is a web service that can be used for immigration procedures (immigration clearance, customs declaration). It can be used not only by those entering the country from overseas but also by those returning to Japan.
By registering the information necessary for immigration procedures in advance and presenting the 2D code at the time of immigration procedures, you can go through the immigration procedures smoothly.
Foreigners can also use it for tax-free purchases during their stay in Japan.

Temporary Visitor Visa

A Temporary Visitor Visa is for those who intend to stay in Japan for 90 days or less for such purposes as tourism, visiting relatives/ acquaintances, short-term business affairs, etc.

Visa Exemption

Visa Application Forms and Fee

Transit Visa

For passengers (regardless of nationality) who are transiting in Japan for immediate flight connections, and are not required to go through immigration clearance, a visa is not required.

However, for passengers with over-night flight connection/long hour waiting for connecting flight who wish to exit airport, or go to another airport to get on connecting flight, or who are required to check in baggage with connecting flight, a transit visa is required as they would have to go through immigration. 

Requirements for;
 （1）Valid Passport
 （2）Visa application with Photo taken within previous six months
 （3）Confirmation slip/certificate, etc., of boarding tickets for an airplane or a vesse
 （4）Visa Application Form

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