VISA
2026/8/28
Important
● 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
● 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.
● 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
● 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
（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
（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 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 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