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Visa Application Process and Centers in Japan: what actually matters to know

Short answer
Japanese visa applications are processed through VFS Global centers within approximately 5 business days, with remote services available to avoid personal travel. Applicants must prepare digital forms, include detailed stay itineraries without booking confirmations, and pay a service fee while consular fees are waived.

From real experience

Visa application services for Japan are available remotely, eliminating the need for personal visits to visa centers or consulates in Moscow.
Services include document preparation, visa application submission, and obtaining the visa without the applicant needing to travel. This process is covered by a contract, ensuring transparency and payment after visa approval. Over 1800 visas have been processed this way.
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Visa application procedures for Japan may be simplified for residents outside of major cities like Moscow and St.
Petersburg. In regions like Vladivostok, less stringent documentation requirements have been observed, such as accepting bank statements printed from online banking portals instead of official bank-issued documents. The cost of visa processing through agencies can also be lower in regional centers compared to the expense of traveling to the capital.
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Japan tourist visa requirements have shifted; hotel bookings are generally not required for submission, but the hotel name, address, and phone number must be provided in the stay itinerary.
Handwritten forms are often rejected; digital preparation is mandatory. Multiple applicants can be represented by one person at the visa center via power of attorney.
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Clarification on the cost of a Japanese visa.
While the consular fee is reportedly waived, there's a service fee for the visa center (around 970 RUB). Early booking for appointments via the visa center website is recommended.
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Visa applications for Japan in Russia are now processed through VFS Global visa centers instead of directly at the embassy.
Standard processing time is approximately 5 business days from the date of submission.
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