Q14: Can I apply for an eVISA on behalf of my colleague?
A14: If the application is made by a proxy instead of the applicant himself/herself, a letter of authorization (optional format) stating that the visa application work is entrusted to the proxy should be submitted.
Q15: May I know the approximate processing time of the eVISA if I submitted all the required documents?
A15: In principle, it will be 5 working days from the day following the date of the receipt of the application if there is no particular problems with the content of application. (Visa Processing Time)
Q16: I am leaving for Japan in a few days. Can I request expedited processing?
A16: No. A decision to issue a visa cannot be made before the necessary examination is completed. You will be notified by email when your visa is ready to be issued. Applications are processed fairly in the order they are received. Please submit your application well in advance.
Q17: I am not sure if my application was successfully made or not. What should I do?
A17: With regard to the status of your application, please check the “Status” of the “Application information” of the “Visa Application list” page of the JAPAN eVISA website. If the status is “Application not made”, please click “Submit” of the application information so that the status will change to “Application in progress”
Q18: How can I track the status of my eVISA application?
A18: You can track the “Status” of your eVISA application in the “Application information” on “Visa application list” page. Please wait until the status changes .You will receive a notification accordingly.
Q19: I don’t have any mobile device which I can display “Visa issuance notice” at the airport. What should I do?
A19: You may be requested to show the “Visa issuance notice” on your device at the departure airport. A printed-out document or a screenshot is not accepted. So, if you do not have such a device, please apply for a visa at the Japanese overseas establishment with jurisdiction over the region where you are living.
Q20: How early can I apply for an eVISA?
A20: The earliest you can apply is 3 months before your planned travel date.
Q21: How can I pay visa the fee?
A21: If you are living in the UK or Singapore you can pay online by using credit card. If you are living in other countries, please pay the visa fee at the Japanese overseas establishment where you applied for.
Q22: How much is the visa fee?
A22: In principle, visa issuance fee is equivalent to 3,000 yen for a single-entry visa.
However, there are countries and regions where visa fees are mutually exempted or reduced depending on the applicant’s nationality. Please refer to the website of the Japanese overseas establishment with jurisdiction over the region where you are living.
Q23: After applying for an eVISA, I decided not to visit Japan. How can I withdraw my application?
A23: Please login and select the application which you wish to withdraw in the “Visa application list” page of the JAPAN eVISA website and click on “withdraw application”. However, if the status of your eVISA application is “Fee payment” you cannot withdraw your application online. Please contact the Japanese overseas establishment where you have applied for.
Q24: I received a new passport after obtaining an eVISA. Is the eVISA issued to my old passport valid?
A24:No. An eVISA is issued based on your passport details. If you renewed your passport after obtaining your eVISA, you need to apply for a new visa with your new passport. Please check the expiry date of your passport before you make an eVISA application.
Q25: After entering Japan, I have received a notification saying that my eVISA has been expired. What does it mean? Am I allowed to stay in Japan?
A25: A single-entry visa lets you travel to Japan only one time. So your visa will be expired once used to enter Japan. Please see the landing permission which was attached to your passport at the immigration upon arrival for the permitted length of your stay in Japan.
The information provided seems to revolve around the process of obtaining an eVISA for traveling to Japan, encompassing various facets such as application procedures, processing times, status tracking, payment methods, fees, passport updates, withdrawal processes, and visa validity post-entry. This intricate web of inquiries covers the following concepts:
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Proxy Application: Explains the conditions and requirements for applying for an eVISA on behalf of someone else, which involves submitting a letter of authorization.
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Processing Time: Clarifies the standard processing time for eVISA applications, which usually takes 5 working days if there are no issues with the application.
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Expedited Processing: States that expedited processing is not available, and applications are processed in the order they are received.
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Checking Application Status: Guides applicants on how to check the status of their eVISA application through the Japan eVISA website.
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Tracking Status: Explains the method for tracking the status of an eVISA application and receiving notifications.
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Device Requirements for Visa Issuance Notice: Provides information on the necessity of having a mobile device to display the visa issuance notice at the departure airport.
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Application Timing: Specifies the earliest period for applying for an eVISA, which is 3 months before the planned travel date.
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Payment Methods and Fees: Details the payment methods for the visa fee based on the applicant's location and provides information about the visa issuance fee.
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Withdrawal of Application: Outlines the process for withdrawing an eVISA application and exceptions to online withdrawal if the application status is "Fee payment."
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Passport Renewal and eVISA: Addresses the scenario where an applicant receives a new passport after obtaining an eVISA and explains the need for a new visa.
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eVISA Expiry Post-Entry: Discusses the expiry of a single-entry visa upon entry into Japan and directs individuals to check their landing permission for the allowed stay duration.
This comprehensive set of questions and answers demonstrates the intricacies of the eVISA application process for Japan and covers various scenarios an applicant might encounter, ensuring clarity on procedures, timelines, and post-entry visa validity.
