＊Visa Application Requirement has been changed (30 July 2009)

Since 1993, Malaysian nationals are strongly encouraged to obtain a visa prior to entering into Japan.

The visa-exemption arrangements between Japan and Malaysia have allowed Malaysian nationals who meet relevant conditions can enter into Japan without a visa for a period of stay not exceeding three(3) consecutive months.

However, in order to cope with the large number of Malaysians who overstay in Japan and work illegally, the Government of Japan decided to encourage Malaysian nationals to obtain visa prior to entry into Japan in order to ensure smooth entry.

OFFICE HOUR at EMBASSY of JAPAN in MALAYSIA, KUALA LUMPUR
Monday - Friday (Excepting Embassy's holidays)
08:30 - 12:00 / 14:00 - 16:00

Holiday Notice in December & New Year (26/11/09)
Holiday Notice in November (26/10/09)

【Note】 The road side of Persiaran Stonor is prohibited for parking. Since there is no parking place in the Embassy compound, we hope you will take advantage of the public transportation and taxi or park your car at a proper car parking area nearby.

Please check your nearest office.

Embassy of Japan in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)
Cover Area: Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Malacca, Pahang

Consular-General of Japan (Penang)
Cover Area: Penang, Kedah, Perlis, Perak, Kelantan, Trengganu

Consular-General of Japan (Kota Kinabalu)
Cover Area: Sabah, Sarawak, Labuan

Consular Office of Japan (Johor Bahru)
Cover Area: Johor

PERIOD OF VISA PROCESSING
Currently THREE WORKING DAYS are necessary for processing of visas for normal cases.
However, the visa processing might take longer depending on the content of the application. Please apply visa well in advance.

CHARGE
All types of visas for Malaysians are issued FREE OF CHARGE.
For non Malaysian citizens, the visa application fees are listed here.

MULTIPLE ENTRY　VISA
Those who visit Japan frequently are eligible to apply for a multiple entry visa.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Required documents for visa application: The documents required vary with the type of visit:

*Please note that we may ask applicants to submit additional documents besides documents listed or an interview with the applicant during the examination process.

VISA CATEGORIES

【Common Categories】
Business meeting, Conference, Exhibition, Market research and Training (Less than 90days)
Holiday and Transit
Visiting relatives or friends
Purchase of used spare parts
Spouse or child of Japanese national  (Less than 90 days)

【Special Categories】
Certificate of Eligibility Holder

*The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and the Embassy or Consulate General of Japan indicate the required documents ( a) documents stating the purpose of going to Japan, b) other documents which prepared by the applicants and c) documents or letters from the person in Japan inviting the applicants) according to the purpose of entering Japan.

*If the purpose of the journey is not listed above, you may need to refer to

The Embassy of Japan in Malaysia
TEL: 60-3-2177-2600 [Ext:156]

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Visa Information Service)
TEL: 81-3-5501-8431

A. BUSINESS MEETING, CONFERENCE, EXHIBITION , MARKET RESEARCH AND TRAINING (LESS THAN 90 DAYS)

1.	Original passport
2.	One(1) visa application form (downloadable)
3.	One(1) photo (4.5 x 4.5cm) with white background which is taken within 6 months from the visa application and must be pasted on the application form
4.	Itinerary in Japan (downloadable)
5.	Employment certificate stating your position, department in the company and length of service(using the company letterhead)     *If you are a sole proprietor/partner/owner of the company, you need to submit a copy of     your business registration
6.	6.1.    Travel order/Dispatch letter (using the company letterhead) or, 6.2.    If the Japanese counterpart invites the applicant, please submit original invitation letter from your Japanese counterpart  (address to the Embassy of Japan) stating in general reason and purpose of invitation and must be stamped using the registered company seal, ‘kaisha-in’ ( 会社印) (Please refer Remark No.3 in our website) (downloadable) *For training purpose, you need to mention in details content of your training such as schedule, method of training and with/without any allowance given, etc. Depending on the content of the training, applicant must submit the application with Certificate of Eligibility which can be obtained from Immigration Offices in Japan even if the length of stay is less than 90 days *To visit an exhibition, applicant needs to submit additional documents such as the information of the exhibition and original certified true copy of the latest personal bank account such as savings book, current account statement, Tabung Haji, Amanah Saham Berhad (ASB) or fixed deposit
7.	If the counterpart in Japan bears any part of the expenses, applicant needs to submit a guarantee letter (downloadable) Original passport
	NOTES 1.    Please arrange all the documents according to the sequence. Documents submitted will not be returned. 2.    All photocopies must be on A4 size paper. 3.    Collection of passport will be three (3) working days for Malaysian (subject to approval). *THE EMBASSY OF JAPAN HAS THE RIGHT TO REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS OR CALL THEAPPLICANT FOR AN INTERVIEW* EMBASSY OF JAPAN CONSULAR SECTION 11, PERSIARAN STONOR OFF JALAN TUN RAZAK 50450 KUALA LUMPUR   http://www.my.emb-japan.go.jp/  OFFICE HOURS MONDAY - FRIDAY 8.30 a.m. - 12.00 noon 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.  TEL: 603-2177 2600 FAX: 603-2143 1739

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B. HOLIDAY AND TRANSIT

C. VISITING RELATIVES OR FRIENDS

D. PURCHASE OF USED SPARE PARTS

E. SPOUSE OR CHILD OF A JAPANESE NATIONAL (LESS THAN 90 DAYS)

F. CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY (COE)

1． The Embassy of Japan may ask applicants to submit additional documents or an interview with the applicant during the examination process. That may cause the visa processing takes longer, please apply visa well in advance.

2．To avoid forgery, applicants must submit the original documents unless the list above especially mentions “a copy”. In case you have only one original and cannot submit it with a compelling reason, you may present both the original and a clear copy of it. After the Embassy of Japan verifies the copy, the original will be returned back to you.

3． The seal of the letter from the counter part in Japan (“shohei riyu-sho”): Companies and organizations must affix the representative director’s seal (“daihyo torishimariyaku-in”) onto the statement of reason. We also accept the statement of reason with the common seal (“kaisha-in”) and signature or personal stamp of the person in charge who invites the applicant. In case of the Embassy of Japan needs to refer; please state the name of the person in charge and the department he is belonging to and his contact number (extension number if any).

4．Please do not send any document or material directly to the Embassy unless you are asked to do so.

5． Please refer to the website of The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan for the sample and the format of the required documents and for the important reminder (in Japanese language only).

6. Please take note that tourist/business travelers who hold a short stay visa are required to show return ticket at the entry point.