Requirements

Passport

~ Passport must be valid 6 months after entry to Japan

~ Passport must have at least 2 blank pages

~ If holding Isle of Man passport then you must choose UNITED KINGDOM as your Nationality when completing the visa form online.

Visa and photos

~ One passport sized photo on an off white background of photo booth quality

Visa application

~ May be found in the downloadable pack

Proof of UK residency (if applicable)

You will only need to provide one of the options:

~ The original UK visa must be supplied. If its on a card then also supply a copy of both sides. If the UK visa is in an old passport supply the passport plus copy of the visa and the photo bio page.

~ If the visa is in the current passport provide a photo copy of it.

~ 'Your immigration status' print out from gov.uk showing your name. ID photo, immigration status and 'Share code'.

Proof of inviter’s residence status in Japan

~ Copy of front and back of Japanese residence card or certificate of residence if the inviter is Japanese national

Invite template letter from Japan inviter written in Japanese or English:

~ You will be able to find and download template in Regus Visas downloadable pack

Recent bank statement:

~ Must include last 3 months to show funds for the trip

~ If there is a bank transfer received for £1000 or more, from a family member or friend, supply that persons bank statement.

~ Supply a statement from the applicant explaining what the transactions were for

Original or scanned letter from UK employer/academic

~ Must be addressed to Japanese Embassy in London

~ Must include details of the trip

~ Must state that the applicant will return to work/study after the trip

~ State that the applicant is employed at the firm/student at university

Schedule of stay form:

~ You may be able to find and download template in a downloadable pack