Japan Short-term stay visa (embassy/consulate): fee, stay and who needs it
Apply at the Japanese mission with jurisdiction over place of residence, an accredited agency or Japan Visa Application Centre. Specific procedures for nationals of Philippines, Viet Nam, China, Russia, CIS countries, Ukraine and Georgia. Work or long stays need a Certificate of Eligibility first. Approx. 15,000 JPY single entry, 30,000 JPY multiple entry from 1 July 2026, paid in local currency; reduced or waived for some nationalities
Short-term stay visa (embassy/consulate)
Visa needed- Official fee
- ¥15,000
- Stay
- up to 90 days
- Processing
- about one week if complete
- Interview
- No
Who uses it
Questions
How much is the Japan Short-term stay visa (embassy/consulate)?
The official fee is ¥15,000. Approx. 15,000 JPY single entry, 30,000 JPY multiple entry from 1 July 2026, paid in local currency; reduced or waived for some nationalities
How long can I stay on the Short-term stay visa (embassy/consulate)?
up to 90 days. Validity: usually 3 months from issue for single entry.
What can I do on the Short-term stay visa (embassy/consulate)?
It is for tourism, business, family visit, medical, transit.
Official sources
Checked on November 4, 2026
- MOFA Exemption of Visa (Short-Term Stay), 1 Sep 2025
- MOFA VISA overview, 24 Jun 2026
- MOFA Visa Fees, 24 Jun 2026
- JAPAN eVISA
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