Japan eVisa Requirements for China

In order to apply for an electronic Japan visa, or eVisa, Chinese applicants will be required to fill out a simple online form.

This can be done from the comfort of the traveler’s home, office, or any location with an internet connection. This will make the process much easier than with existing visas, which must be obtained at an Japanese embassy and involve a longer and more complicated application.

The form is straightforward to complete and should take just a few minutes to fill in. It will require applicants from China to submit certain personal and security information, including the following:

• Full name
• Nationality
• Contact details (including email address)
• Passport information

Applicants will also have to submit the answers to a selection of security-related questions when they apply. Other details regarding dates of travel and flight information may also be required.

It is recommended that all applicants double-check the information provided in the form for mistakes before submitting it, as errors can cause delays or even rejection of the Japan eVisa.

You should also have your Chinese passport to hand when filling in the forms since particular pieces of information are required from your passport.

Certain documents are required in order to successfully submit a Japan eVisa application.

Chinese nationals will need their Chinese passport. From this, they will need information such as the passport number, the date of issue and the expiry date. It is important to check that there is at least six months’ validity from the date of travel, otherwise they will need to apply for a new passport.

A contact email address must be provided so that the Chinese traveler can receive confirmation of their Japan eVisa.

Finally, there is a small processing fee to pay once the application is completed. This can be paid on credit or debit card.

After the form is submitted and processed by officials, the result of the application will be decided within 2-4 business days. During busy times it can take a little longer to process applications, so this is worth factoring in when making your application.

Once the application is checked and approved by officials, your approved Japan eVisa will be sent electronically to the email address provided in the application form. Any notifications about the status of the application will also go to this email address, so it is advisable to check it at regular intervals.

It is expected that the Japan eVisa will also be electronically linked to the passport registered in the application. It is recommended that citizens of China print out a copy or save a copy to their mobile phone and bring it with them to Japan. This is in case border officials wish to check it upon arrival in the country.

You should also familiarize yourself with the Japan Visa Policy, and check the page periodically to keep up to date with the latest traveler information.