VISA
2026/10/19
Important
● PLEASE NOTE, due to the increased number of eVISA applicants the processing time is longer.
eVISA processing time could take up to 20 business days or more.
There is no expedited service.
Please be sure to apply well in advance, yet not earlier than 3 months from your planned entry date.
● Online booking for "visa" is currently suspended.
● Visa Inquiry (JAPAN VISA INFORMATION HOTLINE)
(24/7) English, Chinese, Japanese
(Monday to Friday 10:30 AM - 7:10PM (JST)) Vietnamese
(Monday to Friday 12:00 PM - 9:00PM (JST)) Russian, Ukrainian
Tel: ＋1- 587-883-9002
WebRTC: https://comm.brdg.site/visa_japan.html
email (English only): Japan-visa@bridge-ms.com
※ Inquiries regarding individual JAPAN eVISA application status or result cannot be answered.
Frequently Asked Questions
● Inquiry Regarding Technical Issues with the JAPAN eVISA system
● Valid Canadian passport holders do not need a visa to travel to Japan for up to 90 days for tourism or short term business purpose(not including any remunerative activities).
Click here for a list of visa exemption countries.
● Canadian travel document holders need a visa by In-person.
● PLEASE NOTE, due to the increased number of eVISA applicants the processing time is longer.
eVISA processing time could take up to 20 business days or more.
There is no expedited service.
Please be sure to apply well in advance, yet not earlier than 3 months from your planned entry date.
● Online booking for "visa" is currently suspended.
● Visa Inquiry (JAPAN VISA INFORMATION HOTLINE)
(24/7) English, Chinese, Japanese
(Monday to Friday 10:30 AM - 7:10PM (JST)) Vietnamese
(Monday to Friday 12:00 PM - 9:00PM (JST)) Russian, Ukrainian
Tel: ＋1- 587-883-9002
WebRTC: https://comm.brdg.site/visa_japan.html
email (English only): Japan-visa@bridge-ms.com
※ Inquiries regarding individual JAPAN eVISA application status or result cannot be answered.
Frequently Asked Questions
● Inquiry Regarding Technical Issues with the JAPAN eVISA system
● Valid Canadian passport holders do not need a visa to travel to Japan for up to 90 days for tourism or short term business purpose(not including any remunerative activities).
Click here for a list of visa exemption countries.
● Canadian travel document holders need a visa by In-person.
Visa application
1 The JAPAN eVISA system (Online visa application) for a single-entry for tourism (including transit)
Click HERE
2 In-Person
Appointment is required for the other purposes.
You can request an appointment by e-mail (click HERE), if the purpose of visit Japan is one of the followings:
(1）Working Holiday Visa
(2）Work/Study Visa with COE (Certificate of Eligibility)
(3）Visiting Relatives/Friends (Visiting spouse, blood relatives/relatives by affinity within the
third degree Visiting friends/acquaintances)
(4）Short-Term Business Affairs (Attending meetings/conferences, business
communication, business negotiation, aftersales service, marketing, Cultural exchange,
Sports exchange, etc.)
(5) Canadian Travel Document Holders
(6) Visiting Japan by Ship
(7) Double-Entry Visa
※ ❌ For multiple-entry visa for tourism
Currently, it's difficult to accept an appointment request for "the multiple-entry visa for tourism" in order to accommodate the visa applications for the above travel purposes ((1)~(7)) . You can apply for a single-entry visa for tourism via the JAPAN eVISA system.
【Required Contents of e-mail】
Email Subject: APPT
Full Name of Visa Applicant(s):
Purpose of Visit to Japan:
Contact Number:
Departure Date from Ontario:
Entry Date to Japan:
Required Attachment:
（1）Working Holiday Visa → Canadian Passport
（2）Work/Study Visa with COE → COE
（3）Visiting Relatives/Friends → Invitation Letter
（4）Short-Term Business Affairs → Invitation Letter
（5）Canadian Travel Document Holders → Canadian Travel Document (must be valid for at least 6 months)
（6）Visiting Japan by ship → Cruise itinerary
（7）Double-Entry Visa → Flight itinerary with 2 entries to Japan within 6 months
(2）Work/Study Visa with COE (Certificate of Eligibility)
(3）Visiting Relatives/Friends (Visiting spouse, blood relatives/relatives by affinity within the
third degree Visiting friends/acquaintances)
(4）Short-Term Business Affairs (Attending meetings/conferences, business
communication, business negotiation, aftersales service, marketing, Cultural exchange,
Sports exchange, etc.)
(5) Canadian Travel Document Holders
(6) Visiting Japan by Ship
(7) Double-Entry Visa
※ ❌ For multiple-entry visa for tourism
Currently, it's difficult to accept an appointment request for "the multiple-entry visa for tourism" in order to accommodate the visa applications for the above travel purposes ((1)~(7)) . You can apply for a single-entry visa for tourism via the JAPAN eVISA system.
【Required Contents of e-mail】
Email Subject: APPT
Full Name of Visa Applicant(s):
Purpose of Visit to Japan:
Contact Number:
Departure Date from Ontario:
Entry Date to Japan:
Required Attachment:
（1）Working Holiday Visa → Canadian Passport
（2）Work/Study Visa with COE → COE
（3）Visiting Relatives/Friends → Invitation Letter
（4）Short-Term Business Affairs → Invitation Letter
（5）Canadian Travel Document Holders → Canadian Travel Document (must be valid for at least 6 months)
（6）Visiting Japan by ship → Cruise itinerary
（7）Double-Entry Visa → Flight itinerary with 2 entries to Japan within 6 months
Important Rules for Visa Applicants
●We will only accept visa applications from those who reside in Ontario(except Ottawa area) with a valid long term status in Canada (Study Permit, Work Permit, or PR card).
●Visitors (including Super Visa PG-1 holders) in Canada must apply for a visa in your own country.
●All applicants must come in person except for minor children.
●We strongly recommend NOT purchasing your flight ticket before your visa has been approved. You can submit a screenshot printout of your planned flight itinerary instead of an actual paid flight ticket.
●For a single-entry Temporary Visitor Visa, you can only apply within 3 months of your planned travel date.
●We will keep your documents including your original passport during the visa process for an in-person application.
●Please do NOT use staples on the application forms/documents.
●Visa processing time could take up to 10 business days. Some cases could take longer. Please plan your trip accordingly.
●If you apply for a JAPAN eVISA, you must remain within our jurisdiction until the visa examination is complete.
●The count of the duration of stay on a visa starts from the following day of arrival in Japan (Example: If you enter Japan on January 1 and leave Japan on January 16, your stay is "15 days", not "16 days.”).
●Visa pick up hours are from 9am to 12pm, or 1:30pm to 3pm on weekdays.
●Japan does not officially require a passport to be valid for 6 months. It is strongly recommended your passport to be valid for the entire duration of your visit. If you have a temporary passport, emergency passport or other type of travel document, please contact us in advance.
General Information on Visas
●Visitors (including Super Visa PG-1 holders) in Canada must apply for a visa in your own country.
●All applicants must come in person except for minor children.
●We strongly recommend NOT purchasing your flight ticket before your visa has been approved. You can submit a screenshot printout of your planned flight itinerary instead of an actual paid flight ticket.
●For a single-entry Temporary Visitor Visa, you can only apply within 3 months of your planned travel date.
●We will keep your documents including your original passport during the visa process for an in-person application.
●Please do NOT use staples on the application forms/documents.
●Visa processing time could take up to 10 business days. Some cases could take longer. Please plan your trip accordingly.
●If you apply for a JAPAN eVISA, you must remain within our jurisdiction until the visa examination is complete.
●The count of the duration of stay on a visa starts from the following day of arrival in Japan (Example: If you enter Japan on January 1 and leave Japan on January 16, your stay is "15 days", not "16 days.”).
●Visa pick up hours are from 9am to 12pm, or 1:30pm to 3pm on weekdays.
●Japan does not officially require a passport to be valid for 6 months. It is strongly recommended your passport to be valid for the entire duration of your visit. If you have a temporary passport, emergency passport or other type of travel document, please contact us in advance.
General Information on Visas
Visa Fee
| to March 31st, 2027 (CAD) | ||
| Single-entry Visa | Ordinary | $140 |
| Single-entry Visa | Indian National | $8 |
| Double/Multi-entry Visa | Ordinary | $280 |
| Double/Multi-entry Visa | Indian National | $8 |
*Canadian citizens are exempt from visa fees. Some other countries are also exempt from visa fees.
Types of Visas
-Single-entry Visa for Tourism (incliding Transit) Purpose (Japan eVISA)
-Other Short Term Visas
-Double-entry Visa (Short 2 trips in 6 months)
-Multiple-entry Visa for Tourism
※ Currently, it's difficult to accept an appointment request for "the multiple-entry visa for tourism" in order to accommodate other visa applications. You can apply for a single-entry visa for tourism via the JAPAN eVISA system.
-Working Holiday Visa
-Digital Nomad Visa
-Future Creation Individual Visa (J-FIND)
-Long Stay
-Other Visas(Spouse of Japanese National, Student, Highly Skilled, Entertainer, Professor etc.)
-Other Short Term Visas
- Purpose of tourism (for those who are excluded or unable to apply online)
- Purpose of visiting friends or family
- Purpose of business or attending conference etc.
-Double-entry Visa (Short 2 trips in 6 months)
-Multiple-entry Visa for Tourism
※ Currently, it's difficult to accept an appointment request for "the multiple-entry visa for tourism" in order to accommodate other visa applications. You can apply for a single-entry visa for tourism via the JAPAN eVISA system.
-Working Holiday Visa
-Digital Nomad Visa
-Future Creation Individual Visa (J-FIND)
-Long Stay
-Other Visas(Spouse of Japanese National, Student, Highly Skilled, Entertainer, Professor etc.)
Others
● For specific questions, please direct your inquiries to the appropriate office. Please note that matters related to visas are handled locally according to the jurisdiction of each Consulate-General.
● Traffic Safety Rules in Japan
- Embassy of Japan in Canada (Ottawa residents)
- Consulate General of Japan in Toronto (Ontario residents, except for Ottawa area)
- Consulate General of Japan in Vancouver (British Columbia and Yukon residents)
- Consulate General of Japan in Calgary (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Northwest Territories and Nunavut residents)
- Consulate General of Japan in Montreal (Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Labrador & Newfoundland residents)
● Traffic Safety Rules in Japan