Visas

U.S. citizens and nationals of other countries which have Reciprocal Visa Exemption Arrangements with Japan (such as Canada, Germany, France, Singapore, U.K., ), do not need a visa to stay in Japan for 90 days or less to attend business meetings or conferences, make business contacts or go sightseeing, engage in sports and other non-remunerative activities.

They just have to present their passport and a confirmed round-trip airline ticket to the immigration officer upon arrival in Japan. Nationals of all other countries must obtain a visa from a Japanese embassy or consulate abroad before they can enter Japan.

The type of visa will correspond to the purpose of the visit. A visa is required all foreign nationals, including U.S. citizens, intending to reside in Japan, obtain employment or otherwise engage in any remunerative activity.

Consulates

Australia Consulate-General in Osaka
TEL: 06-6941-9271 FAX: 06-6920-4543
MID Tower Twin 21 29F, 2-1-61, Shiromi, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, 540-6029
 

Canada Consulate-General in Osaka (Shinsaibashi Map)
TEL: 06-6212-4910 FAX: 06-6212-4914
Shoho Bldg. 12F, 2-2-3, Nishi Shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, 542-0086
 

China Consulate-General in Osaka
TEL: 06-6445-9481 FAX: 06-6445-9476
3-9-2, Utsubohommachi, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, 550-0004
 

France Consulate-General in Osaka-Kobe
TEL: 06-4790-1500 / 4790-1505 FAX: 06-4790-1511
Crystal Tower 10F, 1-2-27, Shiromi, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, 540-6010

Germany Consulate-General in Osaka-Kobe (Umeda Map)
TEL: 06-6440-5070 FAX: 06-6440-5080
Umeda Sky Bldg. Tower East. 35F, 1-1-88-3501, Oyodonaka, Kita-ku, Osaka City, 531-0076
 

Korea Consulate-General in Osaka (Shinsaibashi Map)
TEL: 06-6211-4092 / 6213-1410 FAX: 06-6213-0151
Korean Center Bldg., 2-3-4, Nishi Shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, 542-0086
 

Philippines Consulate-General in Osaka-Kobe
TEL: 06-6910-8962 / 6910-7881 FAX: 06-6910-8734
101 Uchiawajicho Advan City, 2-3-7, Uchiawaji-cho, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, 540-0038
 

Russia Consulate-General in Osaka
TEL: 06-6848-3451 / 6858-3452 FAX: 06-6920-4543
1-2-2, Nishimidorigaoka, Toyonaka City, 560-0005
 

Singapore Consulate-General in Osaka
TEL: 06-6262-2662 / 6261-5131 FAX: 06-6261-0338 / 6262-2664
Osaka Kokusai Bldg. 14F, 2-3-13, Azuchi-machi, Chuo-ku,
Osaka City, 541-0052

Royal Thai Consulate-General in Osaka
TEL: 06-6243-5563 / 6243-5597 FAX: 06-6243-5597
Konoike East Bldg. 4F, 3-6-9, Kitakyuhoji-machi, Chuo-ku,
Osaka City, 541-0057
 

The Netherlands Consulate-General in Kobe
TEL: 06-6944-7272 FAX: 06-6944-7275
Twin 21 MID Tower 33F, 2-1-61, Shiromi, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, 540-0001
 

U.K. Consulate-General in Osaka
TEL: 06-6281-1616 FAX: 06-6281-1731
Seiko Osaka Bldg. 19F, 3-5-1, Bakuromachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, 541-0059
 

U.S.A. Consulate-General in Osaka-Kobe (Umeda Map)
TEL: 06-6315-5900 FAX: 06-6361-5397
2-11-5, Nishitemma, Kita-ku, Osaka City, 530-0047