Payment of Visa Fees for Online Applications
2024/5/20
Payment of Visa Fees for Online Applications
*The eVISA website is limited to applications for Short-Term Stay visas for the purpose of Tourism. Please note that you cannot apply through the eVISA website for other purposes, and these applications must be done through the Consulate.
** Please note that from June 1, 2024, the payment method for the eVISA will be limited to online payment.
If you apply for a visa online and are not exempt from paying the visa fee, you must register your credit card after receiving the email notification regarding the fee payment and pay with the registered credit card.
We do NOT accept cash payment for the eVISA at our Consulate.
*** Please note that when paying by credit card, the fee will be charged in Japanese yen and the Consulate does NOT issue a receipt for it.
*****For further information on the online payment, please refer to the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and carefully read the "Manual for online payment by credit card" (User guide) and the FAQ listed on the following page(s):
https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/cp/page22e_001033.html
https://youtu.be/9EA1T7zyJ5M
***** The eVISA is not issued immediately after you register your credit card. You need to wait until our Consulate proceeds to issue your eVisa. Once issued, you will receive an email titled "Notification of electronic visa issuance".
Click here to continue to the JAPAN eVISA website
| How to Apply→ Purpose↓ |
through the eVisa Website | at Consulate |
|---|---|---|
| Tourism | Yes | Yes |
| Business Trip | No | Yes |
| Visiting relatives | No | Yes |
| Visiting acquaintances | No | Yes |
| Attending a seminar/workshop | No | Yes |
| Work | No | Yes |
| Study | No | Yes |
| Japan Trek | No | Yes |
| Participating in Competitions | No | Yes |
| Long term stay | No | Yes |
** Please note that from June 1, 2024, the payment method for the eVISA will be limited to online payment.
If you apply for a visa online and are not exempt from paying the visa fee, you must register your credit card after receiving the email notification regarding the fee payment and pay with the registered credit card.
We do NOT accept cash payment for the eVISA at our Consulate.
*** Please note that when paying by credit card, the fee will be charged in Japanese yen and the Consulate does NOT issue a receipt for it.
*****For further information on the online payment, please refer to the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and carefully read the "Manual for online payment by credit card" (User guide) and the FAQ listed on the following page(s):
https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/cp/page22e_001033.html
https://youtu.be/9EA1T7zyJ5M
***** The eVISA is not issued immediately after you register your credit card. You need to wait until our Consulate proceeds to issue your eVisa. Once issued, you will receive an email titled "Notification of electronic visa issuance".
Click here to continue to the JAPAN eVISA website