(A) Foreign nationals eligible to this measure
Newly entering Japan for a short-term stay (less than three months) for business or working purpose or newly entering Japan for a long-term stay
In order to be secured their entry into Japan, the receiving companies/organizations should pass screening by the Ministry and Agency having jurisdiction over the business in question in advance and should be responsible for supervision of their conduct.
(B) Required documents for the visa application
- A copy of the screening certificate from the appropriate ministry/agency
- Visa Application Documents (Please see “VISA” page for more details).
Application for visa is made by the applicant him/herself at the Japanese overseas establishments with jurisdiction over the area in which the applicant resides or those with jurisdiction over the country/region of which the applicant’s passport is issued. Note that there are some countries/regions in which the visa applications should be submitted through travel agencies accredited by the Japanese overseas establishments.