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Japan Visa Requirements in Japan: what actually matters to know

Short answer
Applicants must provide original documents with wet seals, including bank statements valid for 15 days and work certificates valid for 30 days. Each adult must submit a separate signed consent form for data processing, and even non-sponsoring spouses are required to provide their own independent financial documentation.

From real experience

For a Japan visa application, you need a bank statement and a work/study certificate.
Original documents with 'wet' signatures are strictly required. For bank statements from digital banks (like Tinkoff), order a physical copy via courier to ensure it has a valid stamp. Certificates are generally valid for 30 days, and bank statements for 15 days.
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When applying for a Japanese visa as a couple, even if one spouse is the sponsor, the non-sponsoring spouse must provide their own financial documentation.
This includes a bank statement showing a balance of at least 200,000 JPY and a certificate of employment or equivalent proof of status (e.g., self-employed, ИП). This requirement applies even if the sponsor's finances are sufficient.
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For Japanese visa applications, standard income certificates from an employer with a wet seal are usually sufficient.
Specific address lines for the Visa Center are not strictly required; 'as requested' (по месту требования) is acceptable. If a document is flagged as suspicious by the center, the embassy will request additional documentation rather than immediately rejecting the application.
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For Japanese visa applications in visa centers, each adult applicant must provide a signed personal data processing consent form.
This document is typically provided in the appointment confirmation email and must be printed beforehand. Submitting for multiple people requires a separate consent form for every adult.
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