Japan eVisa Requirements for Indonesians

The amount of time a single-entry Japan electronic visa permits the holder to stay in Japan, as well as length of validity of the eVisa, has yet to be announced.

The details of how long it entitles the holder to stay will be published on the Japan Visa Policy page when it is announced. However, the Japan tourist visa currently issued to Indonesian nationals usually allows the holder a stay of up to 30 days in one trip, and is valid for 90 days from the date of issue.

If Japan eVisa holder wishes to stay longer than that permitted, they will be required to contact the nearest Japanese embassy or consulate for further information.

The process of applying for a Japan eVisa for Indonesian citizens is easy and does not require a visit to an embassy. This means it can be approved in a significantly quicker timeframe than with the previous application system.

It takes place entirely online and can be completed in minutes by filling in an online application form with basic personal, passport, and travel data, which may include the dates of travel and flight details into and out of Japan.

It is recommended that the Indonesian passport holder has the correct documentation with them when filling in the application, to ensure the form is completed correctly. This is to ensure that there are no mistakes in the submitted application which could hold up the process and delay the approval of the Japan eVisa.

The documentation that is  required to apply for a Japan electronic visa is expected to include:

• An Indonesian passport with at least 6 months’ validity from the dates of travel. You will need information from the passport, such as the passport number and date of issue to input into the form. If the passport does not have six months validity you will need to renew it before continuing your eVisa application.
• A credit or debit card with which to pay the eVisa processing fee.

The applicant will also be required to answer a number of security-related questions in order to complete the application.

Once approved, it is expected that a copy of the electronic visa for Japan will be sent directly to the email address specified during the application. It will be important to check the account regularly to find out if there has been a delay in processing your visa or if the approved visa has been sent.

It is expected that the Japanese eVisa application will be processed within 1-2 days of being submitted, but this is yet to be confirmed. Applicants will nevertheless be advised to submit the application to allow plenty of time for processing before their dates of travel.

Once approved, it is expected that a Japan eVisa will be electronically linked to the Indonesian applicant’s passport and a copy will be sent to the relevant email address. Applicants will most likely be asked to print out a copy or save a digital copy on their phone to take with them on their visit to Japan to present to border officials on arrival.

If the Indonesian traveler’s passport gets lost or stolen before the trip, they will need to reapply for a Japanese eVisa with the details from their replacement passport.