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Temporary Visitor - Required Documents
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Japan life info The Temporary Visitor visa status is for persons who stay in Japan for a short period for activities such as sightseeing, recreation, sports, visiting relatives, inspection, attending lectures or meetings, business meetings, and similar activities.
| Applicable Activities | Sightseeing, recreation, sports, visiting relatives, inspection, attending lectures/meetings, business meetings, etc. |
|---|---|
| Period of Stay | 90 days, 30 days, or up to 15 days |
Important Notes
- Applications for Certificate of Eligibility for Temporary Visitor status are not accepted.
- Extension of period of stay for Temporary Visitor is generally not permitted.
- However, extension may be permitted in cases with humanitarian reasons or other special circumstances.
Application for Extension of Period of Stay
Extension of period of stay for Temporary Visitor is generally not permitted, but applications may be made in cases with special circumstances such as the following.
Cases Where Extension May Be Permitted
- Humanitarian reasons (medical treatment, critically ill family member, etc.)
- Inability to leave due to natural disasters, infectious diseases, etc.
- Unavoidable circumstances such as litigation or accident processing
- Other special circumstances
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Required Documents
| No. | Required Documents | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Application for Extension of Period of Stay - 1 copy | Go to application form |
| 2 | Photograph - 1 | Not required for those under 16 or for extensions of 3 months or less |
| 3 | Passport and Residence Card | For presentation |
| 4 | Documents proving reason for extension | Medical certificate, hospitalization certificate, etc. |
| 5 | Documents proving ability to pay for living expenses | Bank balance certificate, etc. |
Application for Change of Status of Residence
Change from Temporary Visitor to another visa status is generally not permitted.
However, change may be permitted in the following cases:
- Marriage to a Japanese national or permanent resident
- Birth of a child to a Japanese national, etc.
- Other cases with genuinely unavoidable circumstances
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Important Notes Before Applying
- For questions about application forms and required documents, please contact the Immigration Information Center. (TEL: 0570-013904)
- All certificates issued in Japan must be submitted within 3 months of the date of issue.
- Documents written in foreign languages must be accompanied by a Japanese translation.
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