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var feeASEAN="Free of charge for ASEAN undergraduates of NUS, NTU and SMU"
var visa_ea="Visa Exemption Agreement"
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var docrequirement="To prevent your documentation from being rejected...
- submit photocopies of the necessary documents as specified in our requirements (Embassy WILL NOT provide photocopy service);
- do not submit incomplete documentations;
- do not e-mail or fax documents to the Embassy.
- To facilitate speedier service at the counter,
- arrange your documents in the order as specified under ORDER OF DOCUMENTS;
- do not staple your documents.
To avoid unnecessary inconvenience, applicants are urged to follow our requirements closely.
Some frequently asked questions:
- Do I need a visa to enter Japan?
- Am I eligible to apply for a visa in Singapore?
- How long does visa processing take?
- How much do I have to pay for visa processing?
- How long is the validity period of a visa?
- What are the official Embassy holidays?
- How do I get to the Embassy of Japan?
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var visaappform="VISA APPLICATION FORM & 1 PASSPORT-SIZE PHOTO (Original)
Please download, print and complete the application form. 1 RECENT coloured passport-sized photo of a light-coloured background (taken within 6 months) to be affixed to application form. "
var visaappform2="VISA APPLICATION FORM & 1 PASSPORT-SIZE PHOTO (Original)
Please download, print and complete the application form. 1 RECENT coloured passport-sized photo of a light-coloured background (taken within 6 months) to be affixed to application form. | "
var permitextensionform="APPLICATION FORM FOR THE EXTENSION OF VALIDITY OF RE-ENTRY PERMIT (Original)
Please download, print and complete the application form. | "
var passport="PASSPORT (Original)
A valid passport with at least 2 blank (visa) pages remaining. (1 page for visa sticker, another page for the landing permission stamp. | N.A."
var passport2="PASSPORT (Original)
A valid passport with at least 2 blank (visa) pages remaining. (1 page for visa sticker, another page for the landing permission stamp. | N.A."
var passport3="PASSPORT (Original + Photocopy)
A valid passport carrying the re-entry permit (stamp) of Japan that requires extension. Passport should at least have one blank page remaining for the new stamp. Please make photocopies of the pages bearing your personal particulars and re-entry permit stamp. | N.A."
var passport_id="PASSPORT & I.D. (Photocopy)
The photocopy of the employer's passport (personal particulars page) and identity pass issued by the Singapore government (e.g. pink I.C., blue I.C. or employment pass). | N.A."
var marriage="MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE (Photocopy)
Photocopy of the Singapore or foreign Marriage Certificate. | N.A."
var family_register="FAMILY REGISTER (Photocopy)
Photocopy of the Japanese spouse's family register. | N.A."
var spouse_residence="RESIDENCE LETTER (Photocopy)
Photocopy of the Japanese spouse's residence letter. | N.A."
var tax="SINGAPORE INCOME TAX NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT OR REPORT OF INCOME TAX FILING (Photocopy)
If the applicant is a working adult in Singapore, a photocopy of his/her latest Singapore income tax notice of assessment or report of income tax filing for the last assessment year must be submitted. |  "
var tax2="RECEIPT OF INCOME TAX PAYMENT OR INCOME TAX REPORTi[ΕΨΎΝΉς₯ϋ[j(Photocopy)
Photocopy of the Japan income tax payment receipt or Japan income tax report for the last assessment year. | SINGAPORE INCOME TAX NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT (Photocopy)
Photocopy of the Singapore Income Tax Notice of Assessment for the last assessment year. | "
var identity="IDENTITY CARD (Photocopy)
Photocopy of ONE OF THESE Singapore long-term identity passes: Singapore Permanent Resident blue I.C. (PR), Employment Pass (EP), Work Permit (WP), Dependent Pass (DP), Student Pass (STP) or Long-Term Social Visit Pass (SVP). Permanent Residents below 15 years of age not in possession of a P.R. identity card may submit a photocopy of the passport page carrying the re-entry permit stamp instead.
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var flight="FLIGHT ITINERARY (Photocopy)
A flight reservation slip issued by a travel operator/airline showing a round-trip departing from and terminating in Singapore or an e-Ticket if flight reservation was made online. In the case of airline staff travelling on staff ticket without a confirmed flight itinerary at the time of application, please submit a photocopy of the airline employee pass in place of the itinerary. | N.A."
var flight_dbl="FLIGHT ITINERARY (Photocopy)
A flight reservation slip issued by a travel operator/airline showing a round-trip departing from and terminating in Singapore or an e-Ticket if flight reservation was made online. The reservation must show two round trips to Japan within a 6-month period. In the case of airline staff travelling on staff ticket without a confirmed flight itinerary at the time of application, please submit a photocopy of the airline employee pass in place of the itinerary. | N.A."
var flight_maid="FLIGHT ITINERARY (Photocopy)
A flight reservation slip issued by a travel operator/airline showing a round-trip departing from and terminating in Singapore or an e-Ticket if flight reservation was made online. In the case of airline staff travelling on staff ticket without a confirmed flight itinerary at the time of application, please submit a photocopy of the employee (staff) pass (ID). If the domestic helper is accompanying the employer on the trip in order to take care of travelling children or attend to the needs of elderly family member(s), the flight itinerary must show names of all travelling parties. | N.A."
var certification_business="CERTIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT / STUDENT REGISTRATION (Original)
A foreigner currently working in Singapore must produce a certification of employment from the employer. Employment contracts should not be submitted unless the foreigner is in the midst of switching jobs. If the foreigner is a student (including Permanent Residents and Dependent Pass holders) currently studying in Singapore, a certification of student registration from the educational institution is required. For those who are self-employed and have a registered business in Singapore, please provide a photocopy of the Business Registration Profile from ACRA (Note: This is NOT the Business Registration Certificate). Foreigners who are neither employed nor studying may ignore this requirement.
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var certification="CERTIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT / STUDENT REGISTRATION (Original)
A foreigner currently working in Singapore must produce a certification of employment from the employer. Employment contracts should not be submitted unless the foreigner is in the midst of switching jobs. If the foreigner is a student (including Permanent Residents and Dependent Pass holders) currently studying in Singapore, a certification of student registration from the educational institution is required. For those who are self-employed and have a registered business in Singapore, please provide a photocopy of the Business Registration Profile from ACRA (Note: This is NOT the Business Registration Certificate). Foreigners who are neither employed nor studying may ignore this requirement.
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var certification_maid="CERTIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT OF HELPER'S EMPLOYER (Original)
A certification of employment issued by the organisation that employs the domestic helper's employer. We do not accept employment contracts unless the employer is in the midst of changing jobs. For those who are self-employed and have a registered business in Singapore, please provide a photocopy of the Business Registration Profile from ACRA (Note: This is NOT the Business Registration Certificate).
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var certification2="CERTIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT / STUDENT REGISTRATION (Original)
An applicant who is currently working in Singapore must produce a certification of employment from his employer. We do not accept employment contracts unless an applicant is in the midst of switching jobs. If an applicant is a student (including Permanent Residents and Dependent Pass holders) currently studying in Singapore, a certification of student registration from the educational institution is required. Applicants who are neither employed nor studying may ignore this requirement.
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var reentry_certification="DOCUMENTS OF PROOF (Original)
Please produce documents of proof to substantiate the reason(s) for not being able to re-enter Japan within the permit's validity period. This can be a doctor's letter certifying that the permit holder is unfit to travel for a period of time, or an employer's certification that the permit holder cannot return within the stated period due to business commitments, etc. | N.A."
var finance="UPDATED BANK PASSBOOK or BANK STATEMENTS (Photocopy)
A foreigner entering Japan for NON-OFFICIAL reasons (e.g. sightseeing) must submit their bank passbook(s) or bank statements of PERSONAL savings accounts showing the latest 1-month banking transactions. Internet-banking statements may be accepted on the condition that the account holder's name and account number are reflected on the same page. Otherwise, an official bank document carrying the account holder's name and account number must be submitted as proof of account ownership. Company/corporate accounts, insurance policies, investment accounts and accounts with credit facilities are not accepted.
Note: With effect from 1 April 2008, Singapore PRs are exempted from submitting personal bank statements if they can produce a valid Certification of Employment. However, the Embassy reserves the rights to request for it and other additional documents such as salary slips whenever it deems necessary. | N.A."
var finance_maid="UPDATED BANK PASSBOOK or BANK STATEMENTS (Photocopy)
The employer's personal bank account records showing transactions for the past ONE month. Internet-banking statements may be accepted on the condition that account holder's name and account number are reflected on the statement. Only personal-saving accounts will be accepted. We do not accept company/corporate accounts, insurance policies, investment accounts and accounts with credit facilities.
Note: With effect from 1 April 2007, 'Income Tax Statement' is no longer a compulsory requirement. However, the Embassy reserves the rights to request for it and other additional documents such as salary slips whenever it deems necessary. | N.A."
var additional_maid="ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS (Photocopy)
Depending on the purpose of the domestic helper accompanying her employer, please submit the following additional documents:
- PROOF OF RELATIONSHIP
Helper to look after employer's children - Birth Certificate(s) of travelling child(ren)
Helper to assist elderly parents - Birth Certificate of Employer
- OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF HELPER's EMPLOYER
Helper's employer must submit a passport photocopy.
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var sponsor="ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS (Photocopy)
If an applicant planning to sightsee has a financial sponsor responsible for his/her maintenance in Japan, the following additional documents must be submitted:
- LETTER OF SPONSORSHIP
A letter of sponsorship from the financial sponsor.
- OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF SPONSOR
Sponsors should submit their latest 1-month personal bank statement or bank passbook, together with photocopy of passport and Singapore I.D (i.e. Permanent Resident I.C., Employment Pass, Work Permit, SV Pass or Dependent Pass).
Note: The embassy may, at times, request for proof of relationship when it deems such certification necessary for certain individuals.
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var relationship="ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS (Photocopy)
If an applicant planning to sightsee has a financial sponsor responsible for his/her maintenance in Japan, the following additional documents must be submitted:
- LETTER OF SPONSORSHIP
A letter of sponsorship from the financial sponsor.
- CERTIFICATION OR PROOF OF RELATIONSHIP
A financial sponsor who is an immediate family member of the applicant should produce proof of relationship. E.g. Certificate of Marriage (in the case of spouse) or Certificate of Birth (in the case of parent/child). For other relationships without official supporting documents, the sponsor must be the applicant's travelling companion. In this case, the applicant must submit a flight reservation confirmation slip from a travel agent indicating that the visa applicant and the sponsor are booked on the same flights.
- OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF SPONSOR
A financial sponsor will submit photocopies of items (A) & (F). In this case, the applicant is not required to submit item (F).
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var prc_relationship="DOCUMENTS / ITEMS TO SUBSTANTIATE GENUINENESS OF RELATIONSHIP
One of the following documents/items must be submitted as proof of relationship:
- In the case where inviter is a spouse: Marriage Certificate (Photocopy)
- In the case where inviter is a parent/child/sibling: Birth Certificate (Photocopy)
- In the case where inviter is a friend:
- Photo(s)(Original)
- Phone bills with records of one party having called the other. (Original)
- Other documents/items may be requested whenever the Embassy deems necessary.
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var invitation_guarantee="INVITATION CUM GUARANTEE LETTER  (Photocopy)
A letter from the inviting organisation in Japan stating the reason(s) of invitation and a formal declaration to undertake full responsibility of the applicant's maintenance in Japan. | "
var invitation_letter="INVITATION LETTER i΅γΩRj (Photocopy)
A letter from the inviting organisation in Japan stating the reason(s) for inviting the visa applicant. | "
var guarantee_letter="GUARANTEE LETTER ig³ΫΨj (Photocopy)
A letter from the inviting organisation in Japan declaring to undertake full responsibility of the visa applicant's maintenance in Japan. | "
var company_registration="One of the following documents from the inviting company / organisation:- COMPANY REGISTRATION PAPER iοΠoLλ£{j
The business document must be issued no more than 3 months ago. Photocopy is accepted if the original document was ever submitted in the same calender year. - PRINTOUT FROM THE 'QUARTERLY CORPORATE REPORT (LATEST EDITION)' iοΠlGρΕVΕj (Photocopy)
- COMPANY / ORGANISATION PROSPECTUS iοΠEcΜTvΰΎj or PAMPHLET / BROCHURE iptbgj
Either document should carry clear information on the profile of the company / organisation. If there was insufficient information in the pamphlet / brochure, 11(A) may be requested.
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var company_tax="COMPANY TAX REPORT iοΠ[ΕΨΎj (Photocopy)
The tax report of the inviting organisation. If a Japanese university makes an invitation, this requirement may be ignored. | N.A."
var daily_schedule="DAILY ACTIVITIES / TRAINING ITINERARY iΨέ\θ\j (Photocopy)
The applicant's daily activities schedule in Japan. | "
var guarantor_employment="GUARANTOR'S EMPLOYMENT CERTIFICATION ig³ΫΨlΜέEΨΎj (Photocopy)
If an individual makes a personal invitation or when an academic member of a Japanese university stood as guarantor, a certification of employment of the individual or academic staff member must be submitted. This requirement is, however, not applicable when an invitation is made by an individual employee on behalf of the corporation which he/she belongs to. | N.A."
var guarantor_tax="GUARANTOR'S RECEIPT OF INCOME TAX PAYMENT ig³ΫΨlΜ[ΕΨΎj(Photocopy)
Receipt of income tax payment of the last assessment year. | N.A."
var guarantor_tax2="GUARANTOR'S RECEIPT OF INCOME TAX PAYMENT ig³ΫΨlΜΎΨΎE[ΕΨΎj(Photocopy)
Receipt of income tax payment of the last assessment year.
Note: This requirement applies ONLY to guarantor of STUDENT PASS (STP) holders. | N.A."
var guarantor_residence="GUARANTOR'S RESIDENCE LETTER ig³ΫΨlΜZ―[j (Photocopy)
(for Japanese guarantor only)
A Residence Letter from the Japanese guarantor to prove his/her present residency in Japan. | N.A."
var guarantor_family="FAMILY REGISTER iΛΠ£{j (Photocopy)
(for Japanese guarantor only)
The Family Register of the Japanese guarantor. | N.A."
var guarantor_alien="ALIEN REGISTRATION CARD iOlo^ΨΎj (Photocopy)
The Alien Registration Card issued by the Japanese Government to resident foreigners in Japan. | N.A."
var alien="ALIEN REGISTRATION CARD iOlo^ΨΎj (Photocopy)
(for non-Japanese guarantor only)
The Alien Registration Card of the non-Japanese guarantor. | N.A."
var explanation="LETTER OF EXPLANATION (Original)
A letter from the employer explaining the reason(s) for bringing the domestic helper on the trip. | N.A."
var guarantee="LETTER OF GUARANTEE (Original) | "
var invite_guarantee_spouse="LETTER OF INVITATION CUM GUARANTEE (Photocopy)
The Japanese spouse is required to submit a letter of invitation cum guarantee by downloading, printing and filling out the provided form. | N.A. | "
var guarantee_spouse="N.A. | LETTER OF GUARANTEE (Original)
The Japanese spouse is required to submit a letter of guarantee by downloading, printing and filling out the provided form. | "
var declaration="LETTER OF DECLARATION (Original)
The domestic helper is required to report at the Embassy of Japan in person with her passport within one week of her return to Singapore. | "
var foreign_visa="ENTRY VISA OF THE FINAL DESTINATION COUNTRY (Original)
The original entry visa issued by the Embassy of the country of final destination. | N.A."
var authorization="LETTER OF AUTHORISATION (Original)
When application is made on behalf by a proxy such as a travel agent or a party authorised by the applicant, a formal authorisation is required to be submitted by the applicant. Please download, print and complete the authorisation form. | "
var coe="CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY (Original + Photocopy)
Please produce the original and a photocopy of the certificate. | N.A."
var COE_how_to="English / Japanese"
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