Visa Information
The Consulate-General of Japan in Denver processes visa applications for non-Japanese citizens who need a visa to enter Japan for short-term visits and/or extended stays.
Visa Application Form
The Japan Visa Information Hotline (Tel: 202-499-1468) is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and available only in English. This hotline only provides general information regarding Japanese visas. For specific information, please contact the Visa Section at 303-534-1151.
Citizens of countries which maintain a visa exemption agreement with Japan are not required to obtain an entry visa for short-term visits (generally up to 90 days, however, some countries are exempt for up to six months).
Citizens of the United States do not need a visa for visits of less than 90 days involving purposes such as tourism, business trips, and some educational programs.
Visa services are available Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm except on Consulate holidays.
Applications may be submitted in person (an appointment is required) or by mail from within our four-state jurisdiction of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. Typically, applications take at least five business days to process, although applications involving special circumstances may take longer.
The Consulate General of Japan in Denver accepts visa applications in person Monday through Friday.
9:00am – 12:00pm
1:30pm – 4:30pm
1225 17th Street, Suite 3000
Denver, CO 80202
Tel. (303) 534-1151
Fax (303) 534-3393
If necessary, visa applications may be submitted by mail but only if you live within the four-state jurisdiction of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming and no visa fee is required.
Please send all necessary documents to this office along with a pre-paid return label (FedEx label is strongly recommended). You must also include a signed and dated Mailing Waiver Form (PDF 14KB) when applying by mail.
The Consulate is not responsible for delays or loss of documents by the postal service/carriers.
Visa Requirements
For general information, please click here.
If you have any questions, please call the Visa Section at 303-534-1151
JAPAN eVISA
As long as you are physically living/staying legally in our jurisdiction – Colorado, Utah, New Mexico or Wyoming – and the purpose of your visit to Japan is for tourism (a single entry, short-term stay), you can apply for a temporary visit visa on line (JAPAN eVISA) with the Denver Consulate. Citizens of USA and some other countries do not need to have a visa to enter Japan for this purpose.
The visa process takes at least five business days in the Consulate after all required documents are submitted. Please leave ample time before your flight schedule.
In some cases additional/supplemental documents are requested. These documents should be submitted to the e-mail address below, instead of the aforementioned site (JAPAN eVISA).
Additional/Supplemental Documents sent to: cgjd-consular@de.mofa.go.jp
Visa fees can be paid only with cash if/when you come to our office, or by credit card online.
Please beware of fraudulent websites posing as the JAPAN eVISA website.
Re-Entry Permit Extension
The Consulate also processes applications for re-entry permit extensions for persons who currently reside outside Japan and hold a valid re-entry permit. The following documents are required:
- Valid passport with valid re-entry permit
- Application to Extend Re-Entry Permit(Excel, 28KB)
- A copy of Alien Registration Card
- Document(s) that shows extension of re-entry permit is necessary
- Fee of $28.00 (as of April 1, 2022)
Visa for Medical Stay
Please click here for information regarding Visa for Medical Stay.
