Requirements for a Japan visa are:

• Submit 2(two) completed and signed Application Form.
• 1 (one) passport sized photo for each applications. (Note: Glue Only)
• Your passport must be valid for at least six months and have a blank page. If you submit a PERMIT TO REENTER THE UNITED STATES or a REFUGEE TRAVEL DOCUMENT issued by the U.S. government, it must have a validity date at least six months beyond the date of visa application.
• Green Card or valid I-94 and U.S. resident visa to re-enter the United States (F or J visa holder must show an I-20 or DS-2019(formerly IAP-66) with the valid signature of an appropriate official in order for re-entry). If you will be entering a third country after leaving Japan, you must show a valid visa to enter that country (or a national passport of that country).
• Actual ticket (original plus copy of all pages), or a record of the reservation with flight itinerary printed on official stationary of the airline company or a reliable travel agency, showing travel to and from Japan, including dates and flight numbers (a fax, e-mail, or page printed from a website will not be accepted: we may be able to accept a page printed from a website if the page can be used directly at the airline counter as an e-ticket.)
• If traveling for BUSINESS, a letter signed by an executive officer of the applicant's firm, stating:
  a) the nature of the applicant's business in Japan in detail.
  b) the name, address and phone number of a Japanese business contact.

  In addition to 6.a and 6.b, material such as copies of the company's registration, annual report, booklets, and brochures, which outline the history and activities of the company will be required if the company is not known by this Consulate General of Japan in New York. In this case, a letter of invitation from the hosting company in Japan may be needed as well as copies of its registration, annual report, booklets and brochures.

• If going to attend a CONFERENCE, conference brochures plus a paid registration form or invitation will be required. In addition, a letter giving the circumstances of the trip as in 6.a and 6.b from the visa applicant's home institution or company will be required.

• If going for TOURISM, or to VISIT FRIENDS or RELATIVES, proof is required that the applicant has financial resources to stay in Japan for the given period. This may include (but is not limited to):

  a) 3 most recent monthly bank statements (complete originals plus copies of all pages).
  b) most recent federal tax return (taxpayer's copy plus additional copy).
  c) a letter from the applicant's employer, directed to this Consulate, noting salary, length of employment, position, and dates of vacation (for the owner of a small business, please
  submit business license or certificate and annual report).
  d) a detailed day by day itinerary of stay in Japan.
  e) The applicant's resume or C.V.

• In addition to the documents listed in 8.a - 8.e, to visit friends or relatives, materials such as an invitation letter and a guarantee letter, the guarantor's employment certificate (for a business owner, we need the business license certificate and corporate registration) , tax report and certificate resident (juminhyo) may be required for many cases. Plus, for non-Japanese friends or relatives, a copy of his/her Alien Registration Certificate and a copy of his/her passport will be required.
• Letter of Authorization from Arrow Travel & Tours (Check with us for that).
• Filled out & Signed our Service Order Form.

You can print out the sample forms by clicking below:

Letter of Invitation

Release of Liability

Letter of Guarantee

Consulate Fees are as follows: Single Entry Visa (USD28)
A Visa fee is not required from citizens of USA, Bangladesh, Canada, The Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan and The Philippines & some others. Consulate only accept Cash or Money Order payments.

Note: All Documents should be Copied & send in together with the Originals.

Once you have the above documents in order please call or email us prior to sending documents. Make payment to Arrow Travel & Tours and send a Pre-paid return FedEx Airbill or appropriate fee.