CONSULAR & VISA APPLICATION

Working Hours of Consular Department

 
　Visa Application　                              9:30-12:30   
　Visa Issuance                                         15:00-17:00 

※Visa applications require an appointment.
　Please schedule your appointment at least 4 weeks prior to your planned departure date.
　+995-32-2752111

VISA Application Procedure

　　The documents required for application vary depending on the purpose below.　             
　　　（1）Tourism
　　　（2）Visiting Relatives/Friends
　　　（3）Short-Term Business Affairs, etc. 
         → List of documents to be submitted 
         　 ※In addition to listed documents on the list, Residence Card and its copy is also necessary.  

IMPORTANT NOTES Regarding Visa Applications

　1　Find visa category you want to apply.
　2　Prepare the documents according to the category.
　　　※Do not staple documents. (Please remove bofore submitting documents)
　3　Reservations and payments for flight tickets, accommodation, and transport are not required for visa applications.
            We shall not be held responsible for any cancellation fees incurred.
　4　Incomplete Application cannot be accepted.
    　    ‘Incomplete Application' means that lack of documents, documents are not filled out correctly or are left blank.
        　 ※Read information carefully. 
　　　※Plan your individual Travel Itinerary. 

～Frequently Asked Questions～

・Who can apply for the Visa in Georgia? 
Please note that Embassy of Japan in Georgia is accepting visa applications from citizens and residents of Georgia, so all the non-Georgian applicants need to submit a document proving the status of your residency (i.e. Residence Permit) along with the necessary documents. 
・How long does Japan visa take to be issued?  
The standard processing period, when it does not have any problem on contents of the application, takes five working days from the next day after the date of the acceptance of application. Meanwhile, it may take longer than usual if a large number of visa applications converge at a short-time period.
※Requests to expedite visa processing due to imminent travel dates will not be accepted. Please apply well in advance of your travel date.
・How much is Visa fee? 
Non- Georgia citizens (with Residence Permit in Georgia) will be charged. Please consult with the Consular Section staff regarding visa fee in advance.  
・Passport Validity 
Your passport must be valid for the entire time you are staying in Japan. Although Japan does not have six-month mandatory validity of passports for ordinary passports, some countries have such requirements. Therefore, please check in advance with the relevant airline companies to avoid any problem your travel.  
・My departure date is approaching so can you issue the visa as soon as possible? 
We cannot make a decision about whether to issue or reject the visa application until the necessary examination has been completed. We process the applications fairly in the order in which we received them. Apply for the visa as soon as possible, at least one month before your planned visit.  
・I want to postpone my travel. Until when is my visa valid? 
The period of validity of a single-entry visa (that becomes invalid as soon as once you enter Japan) is basically three months. Enter Japan within three months of the issuance of the visa. If you wish to postpone your travel for longer than three months, you will be required to make another visa application. 
  
Visa Application Procedures for other nationals or further information regarding visas: https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html 
 

Customs

・Visit Japan Web
This is a service that allows you to perform arrival procedures(immigration, customs) and "Tax-free shopping service" online.
・Strict Prohibition of bringing meat products
In case of introducing such products illegally, persons shall be punished with serious penalty, for example, a custodial sentence of up to 3 years or a fine of up to 3 million JPY (up to 50 million JPY for businesses).

Drive Motor Vehicles and Traffic Rules

・For Holders of Foreign Driver's Licenses
Persons with an International Driving Permit, in accordance with the forms prescribed in the Geneva Convention*, are allowed to drive for a period of one year after their landing in Japan.
・Basic Traffic Rules for Drivers 
・Safity Guidelines for Pedestrians

General Information for Tourist

・Japan Tourism Agency 

Application for Police Certificate

Police Certificate attests one's criminal record in Japan. It is issued by the National Police Agency solely when authorities in other countries require submission of this certificate for applications such as permanent residency, based on that country's laws. They are intended for Japanese nationals and foreign nationals with a history of residence in Japan.
 

【Issuance Timeframe】
When applied for at an embassy abload, the application for a Police Certificate is forwarded to the National Police Agency via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. As the certificate is prepared by the National Police Agency, it takes approximately 2 to 3 months from application to receipt of the certificate.
※Those requiring the certificate urgently or needing it before departure should refer to the procedures within Japan (at a Prefectural Police Headquarters).
 

【Required Documents】
・Application form, fingerprint card (available at the embassy)
・Passport
 

Important Notes
・Fingerprints will be taken during the application process; please allow ample time.
・Depending on the reason for application, you may be required to submit the relevant country's legal basis or supporting documents (such as a letter from the submitting authority confirming the requirement for a police certificate) confirming that submission of a police certificate is mandated.
・Depending on the submitting authority, an Apostille may be required. Please confirm this in advance and inform us at the time of application if necessary.
・There is no fee for the police certificate.