Visa application / entry requirements: Japan

AUTHORITY
SERVISUM Berlin	Berlin, Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Sachsen, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thuringia and temporarily from Sept 1, 2022 Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria
SERVISUM Hamburg	Bremen, Hamburg, Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein
SERVISUM Frankfurt	Hessen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Saarland
Applicants living in North Rhine-Westphalia cannot be processed via SERVISUM at the moment, as in this case the consulate in Düsseldorf is responsible.

PLEASE NOTE: Since 11.10.22 Germans and 67 other nationalities are no longer required to have a visa for tourists and business travellers. Which nationalities also travel visa-free can be found here.

visa application form
see on the right side
passport
in original, at least valid for 6 months after journey
passport picture
in original, biometric, photo requirements
letter of authorization
issued to SERVISUM
in BERLIN use this form: download here
in FRANKFURT use this form: download here
in HAMBURG please get in touch with our branch in Hamburg in advance

non-German applicants:
current residence registration (Meldebescheinigung) (if EU citizen) or
valid residence permit for Germany (if not EU citizen)

More information about the required documents can be found on this page: click here
Please click here for further Information for LONG-TERM STAYS

HANDLING TIME (nlow)
minimum 10 working days

Please attach the SERVISUM-Order Form to your assignment for regular visa.

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Please attach this SERVISUM-Order Form to your assignment. Not required for E-Visa.

You can place an order for the pre-check and/or the pick-up of your documents via using the visafinder.

Application Form