VISA REQUIREMENTS
Obtaining a Japanese visa poses challenges for Burmese citizens, demanding meticulous documentation showcasing financial stability, purpose of visit, and ties to Myanmar. The process involves thorough scrutiny and adherence to embassy guidelines. Navigating these requirements requires careful planning and understanding of the application process to enhance chances of approval.
Type of Visa | Visa Processing Duration | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
Tourist Visa | 5 working days | 90 days |
Business Visa | 5 working days | 90 days |
Student Visa | 5 working days | 6 months ~ 2 years |
To apply for a Japanese Visa, travelers must meet the specified requirements outlined by the embassy.
The Japan Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements delineate the criteria and conditions for Myanmar nationals intending to visit Japan for tourism. Applicants must adhere to specified guidelines regarding visa types, duration of stay, entry procedures, legal obligations, and healthcare provisions. Understanding these requirements is crucial for a successful visa application and hassle-free travel experience.
- The Japanese tourist visa is issued to Myanmars traveling to Japan for tourism purposes.
- Japan tourist visa is a short-term stay visa for the purposes of sightseeing, visiting friends, or attending conferences or courses.
- Under the single-entry regulation, tourists can remain in Japan for up to 30 days, but this tourist visa is valid for a period of up to 90 days.
- Tourists can also apply for a double-entry visa for 2 short trips within a 6-month period.
- The Japanese tourist visa does not allow travelers to engage in paid work while in the country.
- Amounts equivalent to ¥1,000,000 or above subject to declaration upon entry into and exit out of Japan.
- Japanese immigration officers may deny you entry if you appear to have no visible means of support.
- Visitors are required to provide fingerprint scans and to be photographed at the port of entry.
- Exceptions to this requirement include diplomatic and official visa holders, and minors.
- Driving under the influence of alcohol could also land you immediately in jail. The blood-alcohol limit in Japan is 0.03%. Punishments can be up to 10,000 USD in fines and up to five years in prison.
- Possession of a gun or ammunition is a crime in Japan. Carrying a knife with a locking blade, or a folding blade that is longer than 5.5 cm (a little more than two inches), is illegal in Japan.
- Overstaying your visa or working illegally may lead to fines of several thousands of dollars, and in some cases, re-entry bans can be as long as ten years, or indefinitely for drug offenders.
- Japan has a national health insurance system which is available only to those foreigners with long-term visas for Japan.
The “Japan Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements” outlines the prerequisites for Myanmar citizens aspiring to pursue education in Japan. This comprehensive guide details the criteria, documentation, and procedures necessary to obtain a student visa, facilitating smooth transitions for academic endeavors in Japanese institutions.
- Students traveling to Japan for study purposes can apply for the Japanese student visa.
- This visa is valid from 3 months to 2 years, and it is extendable.
- Proof that you graduated from school must be provided. This will come in form of your diploma and official transcript.
- The Japanese Immigration Bureau requires all visa applicants to prove their ability to support themselves, including paying for tuition, living costs, school fees and other expenses while in Japan.
- The amount varies depending on your school’s tuition fees, period of stay in Japan and your living circumstances after arriving in Japan, but it is recommended to show access to an average of ¥2,000,000 or more for the first few months of your stay.
- The documents you submit should show where the money to pay for school and living expenses is coming from.
- The documents you submit should show where the money to pay for school and living expenses is coming from.
- If you’re supporting yourself, make sure that all documents you provide are under your name (as stated in your passport).
- If someone else is sponsoring your stay, a letter written and signed by them should be enclosed and all other financial documents should show their name.
- The following documents are required to prove you have sufficient funds to support yourself.
- Bank statements.
- Income statements.
- Financial Aid award letter.
- Scholarship award letters.
- Letter of sponsorship.
- Note that all documents should be in Japanese or English.