Visa

General information on Visa

　Visas are issued in the Japanese Embassy, and cannot be obtained at the port of entry in Japan. The visa confirms the validity of a foreign national’s passport and also suggests that the bearer of said visa would not pose any problem as long as he/she enters Japan in accordance with the conditions specified on the visa. Furthermore, holding a visa is only one of the requirements for a landing permission application at the port of entry of Japan and does not guarantee that the holder of the visa will be able to enter Japan.
Further details for visa
 

JAPAN VISA INFORMATION HOTLINE

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 ※Brunei ICI holders may contact the Embassy directly.

1. Temporary Visitor Visa

Nationality	Short term Visit VISA
Bruneian nationals	14days or less: A visa is not required  15day and more or specific purpose of visit: A visa is required
Brunei Certificate of Identity holders (Brunei PR)	A visa is required to enter Japan  Please check validity of Certificate of Identity and re-entry visa. It must have validity for more than 6 months.
For foreign nationals	Please check here  The Embassy only accepts visa applications from those who reside in Brunei Darussalam（Who is holding Valid Brunei IC). In other words, you cannot apply for a visa if you are a short-term visitor such as a tourist, or if you are visiting family members in Brunei. However, if there are unavoidable circumstances, consult with the Japanese Embassy before making the application.

Note: The arrival day is counted as Day 0.  (e.g. If the date of arrival is 1st April, Brunei passport holders without a visa are allowed to stay in Japan until 15th April.)
 
Documentation to be submitted for a Visa Application
  The requirements listed here only serve as basic guidelines, and required documents may vary according to nationality. The Embassy reserves the right to request additional documents or call the applicant for an interview whenever deemed necessary.

• For Nationalities other than China, Russia, CIS Countries, Georgia, or Philippines
• For Nationals of China
• For Nationals of Russian
• For Nationals of CIS countries and Georgia
• For Nationals of Philippines
• For Nationals of Viet Nam
• Countries or Regions for visa exemptions

2. Transit Visa

Documentation to be submitted with Visa Application

1. Valid passport
2. Visa application form
3. One passport-sized photo on a plain background taken within 6 months of the date of application, must be glued to the application form. DO NOT STAPLE.
4. Copy of e-ticket
5. Third country visa (if required)  

3. Work or Long-term stay

Documentation to be submitted with Visa Application

1. Valid passport
2. Visa application form
3. COE (Original and Copy)

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4. Other information related to visa application

A) NOTES
(a) Please DO NOT STAPLE any documentation or photographs.
(b) The applicants may be required to submit additional documents if needed.
(c) The passport needs to have at least 2 blank pages remaining.

B) Processing Period:
Each visa applications takes  5 working days for processing, but in certain cases it may take longer. There is no express services for visa applicaiton.
Applicants are advised to apply for a visa well in advance of a trip.

For foreigners working in Brunei, please apply at least 3 weeks prior to departure.

C) Visa fees: Single
(Application date from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024)
B$8.00 for Indian Nationals
B$31.00 for Other Nationalities
Some countries have visa fee exemptions.

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