VISA

2025/6/30
 

【Important Notes】

 Hours for Application:  9:00 - 11:00 AM  Hours for Pick-Up:    2:00 - 03:30 PM
 Closed on Fridays, Saturdays and the Embassy’s Designated Holidays.
  - Email:   - Telephone Number:
  • Consular Section: 06-593-2005 (ext. 115 &124 for Arabic and English, 110 for Japanese)
  • Visa Hotline (English): +962-080-023-823 (available 24 hours, domestic call charges apply)
 For inquiries in Japan: Foreign Residents Support Center (FRESC) (MOFA Visa Information)
    Tel: (+81)-3-5363-3013 (for some IP phones and calls from overseas)
    Tel: 0570-011000 (for domestic calls in Japan): 9:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday (Japan time)
 
VISA APPLICANTS OVER THE AGE OF 18 MUST APPLY IN PERSON. We cannot accept applications by an authorized person.
 
● Visa applications cannnot be submitted by email. Please print all the required documents and submit them to the Embassy.

● All applicants MUST book an appointment ONLY via email: visa.appointment@am.mofa.go.jp
Any email without the information mentioned below would be disregarded:
  1. Number of applicants
  2. Full names of applicants
  3. Telephone numbers of applicants
  4. Nationalities of applicants
  5. Purpose of travel
  6. Intended travel date
  7. Preferred appointment date
● We recommend visa applicants to submit their applications 3 weeks before their travel date to allow sufficient time for securing an appointment and processing of the visa. We accept applications only up to 3 months in advance from the travel date.
 
● The visa processing period for ordinary visas takes at least 5 working days after all the documents are submitted. The period may vary case by case and/or if the period coincides with official holidays in Japan or Jordan and/or during high seasons.

● Jordanian nationals receive the visas free of charge. Visa handling fee for Indian nationals is 4.00 JD and 14.00 JD for all other nationals except nationals exempt from visa fees.
 
The required certificates and letters must be original, valid and issued within the last three months from the date of submission (* while documents prepared in Japan are accepted as copies, the Embassy may request the applicants to submit the originals).
 
● The submitted documents will NOT be returned, except for passports, IDs and some certificates. The passport will be kept at the embassy during the visa processing period. Also, applicants may be required to submit additional documents.
 
● Applicants may be requested to attend for an interview on a date designated by the Embassy.
 
● A visa application could be rejected if it did not meet the Criteria of Visa Issuance (MOFA Website). In case of rejection, according to the rules of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, we cannot give you the specific reason. You will be able to apply for the same type of visa after six months from the rejection.
 

【Visa Categories】 

1. Short -term Stay Visa (Single Entry)
(Note 1) The requirements below are applicable to Jordanians, Syrians, Yemenis and other nationals legally residing in Jordan.
(Note 2) Visa is not required for ordinary passport holders of Regions and Countries of Visa exemption (MOFA Website). 

 (1)For Business/ Conference/ Training/Cultural Exchange/ Sports Exchange etc.
     
 (2)For Visiting Relatives / Acquaintances

 (3)For Tourism
 

2. Long-term Stay Visa (Single Entry) (for Holders of Certificate of Eligibility)
For applying for a visa for the purpose of employment or residence for more than 90 day in Japan, the authorized person in Japan should obtain a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) in advance


3. Diplomatic / Laissez-Passer Visa
Check exemption of visa for diplomatic / laissez-passer passport holders from the links below: 
Countries entitled for Diplomatic and Official Visa Exemption (MOFA Website)
Visa Exemption Arrangement for United Nations Laissez-Passer Holders (MOFA Website)
 

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