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Applying for Japan Visit Visa from Pakistan
Frequently Asked Questions: Japan Visit Visa for Pakistani Travelers
Do Pakistani travelers need to apply for a Japan visit visa fom Pakistan ?
Yes, Pakistani citizens intending to travel to Japan must apply for a tourist visa. This can be obtained by applying for a visit visa at a Japanese embassy in Pakistan.
General Requirements for Japan Visit Visa
Passport: Current passport with at least 2 blank pages and at least 8 months validity remaining. Include all previous passports, even if expired.
National Identity: Original Identity Card with a photocopy.
For minors: Photocopy of B form for minors applying for Japanese visa from Pakistan.
Visa Application Form: Obtain and sign this form from the Japanese Embassy upon application.
Photographs: Four recent 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, full-color, borderless photographs with a white background. Should not be more than 3 months old.
Booking Requirements: Hotel reservations, return air ticket booking, and an itinerary detailing accommodation and sightseeing.
Financial Documents: 6 months original personal bank account statement with a minimum closing balance of approximately PKR 300,000 per person. Returns must be filed within 7 days prior to submission.
For Sponsored Tours: Sponsor's Statement.
Additional documents for different applicants
Employed Pakistani citizen
Employer's letter confirms occupation, salary etc.
No objection certificate or leave permit from the employer.
Last 3 months salary slips and income tax returns.
Self Employed Pakistani Citizen
Personal and company income tax returns for last 3 years.
Bank account statement of the company for the last 6 months.
Business related documents.
Pakistani students
Student ID card, letter of authorization, and additional documents for minors traveling unaccompanied or with one parent.
Retired Pakistani
Documents related to retirement and pension (if applicable).
Pakistani families are traveling together.
Official family and marriage registration certificates.
Japan Visit Visa Fee
Single Entry Visa: Around ¥3,000 (PKR 4,490)
Multiple Entry or Double Entry Visa: Approx. 6,000 Yen (PKR 8,979)
Japan Visit Visa Application
Submit the required documents at the Japanese Embassy in Karachi or Islamabad. Group applicants can submit documents together. Occasionally, an application interview may be requested.
Embassy Information:
Embassy of Japan in Karachi: 6/2 Civil Lines, Abdullah Haroon Road, Karachi, 75530. Phone: 0213-5220800.
Embassy of Japan in Islamabad: 53-70, Ramna 5/4, Diplomatic Enclave 1, Islamabad 44000. Phone: 051-9072500.
Note: Embassies have specific opening hours for submitting documents. If the initial application is rejected, re-applications can be made after six months, although the reasons for the rejection cannot be provided.
Frequently Asked Questions: Japan Visit Visa for Pakistani Travelers
Do Pakistani travelers need to apply for a Japan visit visa fom Pakistan ?
Yes, Pakistani citizens intending to travel to Japan must apply for a tourist visa. This can be obtained by applying for a visit visa at a Japanese embassy in Pakistan.
General Requirements for Japan Visit Visa
Passport: Current passport with at least 2 blank pages and at least 8 months validity remaining. Include all previous passports, even if expired.
National Identity: Original Identity Card with a photocopy.
For minors: Photocopy of B form for minors applying for Japanese visa from Pakistan.
Visa Application Form: Obtain and sign this form from the Japanese Embassy upon application.
Photographs: Four recent 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, full-color, borderless photographs with a white background. Should not be more than 3 months old.
Booking Requirements: Hotel reservations, return air ticket booking, and an itinerary detailing accommodation and sightseeing.
Financial Documents: 6 months original personal bank account statement with a minimum closing balance of approximately PKR 300,000 per person. Returns must be filed within 7 days prior to submission.
For Sponsored Tours: Sponsor's Statement.
Additional documents for different applicants
Employed Pakistani citizen
Employer's letter confirms occupation, salary etc.
No objection certificate or leave permit from the employer.
Last 3 months salary slips and income tax returns.
Self Employed Pakistani Citizen
Personal and company income tax returns for last 3 years.
Bank account statement of the company for the last 6 months.
Business related documents.
Pakistani students
Student ID card, letter of authorization, and additional documents for minors traveling unaccompanied or with one parent.
Retired Pakistani
Documents related to retirement and pension (if applicable).
Pakistani families are traveling together.
Official family and marriage registration certificates.
Japan Visit Visa Fee
Single Entry Visa: Around ¥3,000 (PKR 4,490)
Multiple Entry or Double Entry Visa: Approx. 6,000 Yen (PKR 8,979)
Japan Visit Visa Application
Submit the required documents at the Japanese Embassy in Karachi or Islamabad. Group applicants can submit documents together. Occasionally, an application interview may be requested.
Embassy Information:
Embassy of Japan in Karachi: 6/2 Civil Lines, Abdullah Haroon Road, Karachi, 75530. Phone: 0213-5220800.
Embassy of Japan in Islamabad: 53-70, Ramna 5/4, Diplomatic Enclave 1, Islamabad 44000. Phone: 051-9072500.
Note: Embassies have specific opening hours for submitting documents. If the initial application is rejected, re-applications can be made after six months, although the reasons for the rejection cannot be provided.