U.S. Citizens do not require a visa to enter japan; however a valid U.S. Passport is required.
- Original passport - must be valid for at least 6 months containing and at least 1 blank visa page.
- 2 Application forms fully completed and signed
- 2 Passport-type photos
- Completed Order Form (print from browser)
- Copy of U.S. Alien Registration Card (Green Card) or valid U.S. employment visa (U.S. B1/B2 visa not accepted).
- Copy of itinerary or air tickets showing round trip.
- A company letter(Sample) of intent and financial responsibility typed on the company's stationery stating the following:
- Purpose and date of travel and duration of stay.
- Name and address of the contacts/company to be visited and nature of the business.
- Financial responsibility for the applicant as well as return transportation to U.S.
- This letter must be signed by a superior within your company other than the applicant
- Your letter must be addressed to:
Embassy of Japan, Visa Section, Washington DC.
- Letter of invitation from company in Japan (not mandatory, but helps to expedite the visa)
- Some nationalities are required to obtain an official guarantee letter, notarized, from the host company in Japan.
- Some nationalities may experience additional visa costs and delays of up to six weeks with the issue of a Japan visa.
A-1 Service Fee:
$55.00 per visa
Consular Fee:
$25.00 - $32.00 Per Visa - Varies by Nationality
Contact A-1 at 1(202) 639 1500
Include credit card authorization, a check or money order payable to
"A-1 Passport & Visa Express " for A-1 handling fee per visa, plus
Embassy Consular Fee per visa, and return postage or Shipping Fee.
Shipping Fees for return of your passport:
- $23 – Fed Ex Letter (Priority Overnight – up to three passports delivered next day)
- $26 – Fed Ex Letter (Priority Overnight – 3-5 passports delivered next day)
- $38 – Fed Ex Letter (Saturday Delivery)
Please
note that the above rates apply to most Continental USA. Higher rate
applies to Alaska, Puerto Rico, Hawaii and US Virgin Islands.
Please forward the completed requirements detailed above to:
A-1 Passport & Visa Express,
1411 K STREET NW. SUITE 805
Washington D.C. 20005
Your documents will be hand carried to the consulate/embassy and is usually processed in 48 to 96 hours.
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