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I Want to Apply
I. Basic Information:
Japan has a total of 14 embassies/consulates/offices across the 48 contiguous U.S. states and Washington D.C. Please carefully check the jurisdiction of your location via the following link: http://tinyurl.com/jpvisaarea.
Traveling to Japan generally requires a Temporary Visitor Visa. However, the Temporary Visitor Visa issued in the U.S. still grants a validity period of 3 months (single entry) / 6 months (multiple entries), starting from the date of issuance (e.g., a single-entry visa issued on November 1 is valid until January 31).
II. Document Checklist:
- Application form (name must be written in both Chinese Pinyin and Chinese characters)
- Passport and copy of the first page
- Copy of U.S. visa page (though not explicitly stated on the official website, it is usually copied during the interview)
- Original I-20/I-797 (though not explicitly stated on the official website, it is usually copied during the interview)
- 2-inch square photo (same as for U.S. visa) glued onto the application form
- Round-trip flight confirmation order (ticket issuance not required)
- Latest bank statement showing sufficient funds (no copy needed)
- F-1 enrollment verification / H1-B employment verification (though not required for F-1 during the interview, it is recommended to bring)
- Schedule of Stay form (downloadable from the official website, detailing daily itinerary)
- Cash application fee: $25 (single entry) / $50 (multiple entries)
Additional Documents:
- If mailing back is required, include the following:
- Release of Liability Form
- USPS return envelope (USPS only)
- If you already have a Japanese visa, include a Consent form.
III. Mailing Address:
Consulate General of Japan in New York Visa Department 299 Park Ave., 18th floor New York, NY 10171
IV. Important Notes:
- For more details, visit the official page: http://www.ny.us.emb-japan.go.jp/en/d/03.html
- According to the New York Consulate, applicants with U.S. residency are advised to apply in the U.S.
- Applicants holding U.S. B1/B2 visas are not accepted.
- Interview hours are Monday to Friday, 9:30 am–4:00 pm, but arrive by 3:45 pm.
- Japan has many holidays; please check the official website carefully.
- Though hotel bookings are not officially required, it is recommended to bring or provide them if available.
- Processing time is typically around 3 business days (subject to change).
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