Temporary Visitor Visa: Tourism
Tourism (Sightseeing) visa requirements
1. Valid passport
2. Proof of valid UK Residence Permit/Entry Clearance, in one of the following formats:
i. Valid UK Entry Clearance / Indefinite Leave to Remain in passport (plus a photocopy).
ii. 'Share code' and 'Your immigration status' printout from https://www.gov.uk/view-prove-immigration-status, showing your name, ID photo, imigration status.
3. One completed and signed application form
*Please leave guarantor/inviter sections blank, as your purpose of visit is tourism.
*Citizens of Russia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Ukraine, Georgia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz, Moldova,
Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan are required to submit TWO visa application forms and TWO
identical passport-sized photographs.
4. One passport size photo (Taken within six months. Approx. 3.5 x 4.5 cm. UK passport size photo is acceptable)
5. Flight information for journey to and from Japan (if booked)
6. A letter from your employer or school/college in the UK to confirm your UK resident status
* This letter should be issued within three months of the time of visa application.
7. Original and one photocopy of UK bank statements for the past three months to show sufficient funds for the proposed trip
* Applicant's name must be on the statements.
* If you transfer funds from a savings account to a current account, both statements are required.
* There is no fixed rule regarding the necessary amount of funds, as it will depend on your schedule.
8. Itinerary/schedule for the proposed trip
* If you do not have somebody to guide you, your schedule should be well planned and consideration given to expenses, transport and so on. This form should be completed in sufficient detail. (Sample)
9. Accommodation information (if booked)
10. Visa fee is applicable on collection of passport (cash only)
Please see General Information for application procedures.
Important notes
- In some cases, additional documents may be required after you have submitted the above documents.
- In principle, the visa proceeding time is up to 5 working days from the day that the Consulate accepted the documents as a valid application.
- A temporary visitor visa is valid for 3 months from the date of issue. You need to enter Japan while your visa is valid. Once you have entered Japan, you may stay for 15/30/90 days (according to your visa) from the date of entry.
- Signature on the application form must be in ink pen. We do not accept digital signature.
- Photograph must be printed on a photographic paper. We do not accept the photograph if it is digitally altered.