Visa Information

The CONSULATE-GENERAL of JAPAN in DENVER processes visa applications for foreign citizens who need a visa to enter Japan.

General Information and Hotline

• Japan Visa Information Hotline
• Japan Visa Information Hotline (email): japan-visa@bricks-corp.com (Available language: English)

About Our Office – Business Hours, Address, Contact Information

• Business Hours
  Monday - Friday　9:00AM - 12:00PM, 1:30PM - 4:30PM (An appointment is required)
• Address
  17th Street Plaza Building
  1225 17th Street, Suite 3000 (30th Floor)
  Denver, CO 80202
• Telephone
  (303) 534-1151
• Email Address
  cgjd-consular@de.mofa.go.jp

Acknowledgements

Before you apply for a visa, please read this website carefully. By applying, you recognize that you have fully understood and acknowledged the information on this website.

• ALL VISAS MUST BE APPLIED FOR AND RECEIVED BEFORE YOU LEAVE OUR JURISDICTION (CO, NM, UT, WY).


• The CONSULATE-GENERAL of JAPAN in DENVER reserves the right to request additional documents, interviews, and additional verification as deemed necessary after you submit all required documents.


• All submitted documents shall be authentic, complete, and satisfactory, and will not be returned to the applicant.


• The CONSULATE-GENERAL of JAPAN in DENVER will not make copies of submitted documents.


• The CONSULATE-GENERAL of JAPAN in DENVER does not accept visa applications from those who stay in the U.S. with B1/B2 visas, the U.S. visa waiver program, unlawful residents, or residents (physically staying) outside of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming.


• 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 Disclaimer Form when applying by mail.


• The CONSULATE-GENERAL of JAPAN in DENVER is not liable for ANY mailing incident such as loss, damage, delay, missing etc. (if you are eligible to apply by mail). If you would like to avoid any mailing incident, you must apply and pick up in person.


• The CONSULATE-GENERAL of JAPAN in DENVER reserves right to cancel or void your current Japanese visa.


• The CONSULATE-GENERAL of JAPAN in DENVER will not disclose the reason of denial of your application.


• The visa information on this website may be subject to change at any time without prior notice.


• JAPAN eVISA is ONLY available for those who travel Japan for tourism purposes (only for single entry, not for transit, business trip, visiting relatives/friends, etc.).

Jurisdiction

You may apply for a visa at the CONSULATE-GENERAL of JAPAN in DENVER only if you are currently residing in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, or Wyoming. If you are not residing in these states, please check the location of the Embassy/Consulate that handles visas for your area here.

If you wish to apply for an eVisa, the CONSULATE-GENERAL of JAPAN in LOS ANGELES will be in charge. For more details, please see below:

• Online Visa Application (JAPAN eVISA)

Visa Exemption Countries and Regions (Short-Term Stay)

U.S. passport holders are exempt from obtaining a visa only if the purpose of your visit is tourism, sightseeing, visiting family/friends, a short-term business trip (no monetary reward from Japan side), or attending a conference (no monetary reward from Japan side). The period of stay must be 90 days or less.

Please see the list of visa exemption countries and regions. The visa waiver program applies based on your nationality, NOT on your U.S. residence status (including green card).

• Exemption of Visa (Short-Term Stay)
  *Please also read the period of stay under the chart.

Processing Time

Most visas will be issued in five business days/one week (not including mailing time) after all required documents are submitted. This does not apply to those who apply for a JAPAN eVISA.

WE DO NOT HAVE EXPEDITED SERVICE, SO PLEASE APPLY LEAVING AMPLE TIME FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE PROCESSED.

Status Check

After we accept your visa application, we will review and examine your application. If any error is noticed or we request additional documents/interview, you will receive an email or a telephone call. Otherwise, please be patient and wait until your visa is issued. Minimum processing time is five business days/one week, and it may increase due to the need for additional documents and/or an interview.

If you wish to know the status of your visa application, you must come in person to our office with a valid photo I.D. (an appointment is required).

Window Hours

The visa window is open Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Please see our holiday schedule here.

If you wish to apply in person at our office, YOU MUST MAKE AN APPOINTMENT BEFORE YOUR ARRIVAL. Please call our Visa Section at 303-534-1151 (press #2 after the message).

You do not need to make an appointment for picking up your visa and paying the visa fee.

Required Documents

Please find the purpose of your visit below and prepare ALL the necessary documents before you visit our office or mail your documents. Incomplete applications will be rejected.

1.   Tourism/Sightseeing (Single Entry)
   For the JAPAN eVISA application, please see below:
   Online Visa Application (JAPAN eVISA)
2.   Tourism/Sightseeing (Multiple Entry)
3.   Visiting/Meeting Person(s) Who Reside in Japan
4.   Temporary Visit for Business/Conference Purposes (Single Entry)
5.   Temporary Visit for Business/Conference Purposes (Multiple Entry)
6.   Transit
7.   Attending a Deposition at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in Japan
8.   Work/Study/Long Term Stay
9.   Diplomatic/Official
10. Highly Skilled Professional Visa (J-Skip)
11. Future Creation Individual Visa (J-Find)
12. Digital Nomad Visa
13. Medical Stay Visa

Downloadable Forms

Visa Application Form

Schedule of Stay

Disclaimer Form

Letter of Invitation

Letter of Guarantee

For all other purposes, please call our Visa Section at 303-534-1151 (press #2 after the message) or inquire about your case via email.

How to Apply for Visa

※ This does not apply to those who apply for a JAPAN eVISA.

You can apply for a visa in one of two ways:

1. Drop-off at our office (APPOINTMENT NEEDED)

Please call our visa section and make an appointment.
Visa Section: 303-534-1151 (press #2 after the message)
Please bring all the necessary documents with you.



2. Mailing

CONSULATE-GENERAL OF JAPAN IN DENVER
ATTN: VISA SECTION
1225 17TH STREET, SUITE 3000
DENVER, CO 80202

You are responsible for properly addressing your envelope and postage. We strongly recommend you use a tracking service such as FedEx.

We only accept application by mail from those who are currently residing (physically staying) in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah or Wyoming.

Please send all the necessary documents to our visa section.

How to Receive Visa

※ This does not apply to those who apply for a JAPAN eVISA.

You can pick up your visa in one of two ways:

1. Picking up at our office (NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED)

You will receive a VISA APPLICATION RECEIPT at drop-off time. Please visit on or after the date written on the RECEIPT number appointment is needed.



2. Mailing (ONLY when visa fee is not required)

If you wish to receive your visa by mail, please provide a self-addressed prepaid return envelope along with the Disclaimer Form at the time of application. We strongly recommend you use a tracking service such as FedEx. Please make sure you have your own copy of your tracking number. We will not locate your package for you.

【ATTENTION】
IF YOU NEED TO PAY THE FEE, YOU MUST PICK UP YOUR VISA AT OUR OFFICE. DO NOT SEND THE FEE BY MAIL.

Fees

※ This does not apply to those who apply for a JAPAN eVISA.

We only accept CASH. We do not accept credit cards or personal checks.

NOTE: Depending on the purpose of your visit and your nationality, fees may not be required or may be a different amount.

Japan eVISA

※ Please be aware of fraudulent websites posing as the JAPAN eVISA website.

As long as you are physically living/staying legally in our jurisdiction – Colorado, New Mexico, Utah 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 online (JAPAN eVISA). For more detail, please see below:

• Online Visa Application (JAPAN eVISA)

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:

1. Valid passport with valid re-entry permit
2. Application to Extend Re-Entry Permit (Excel, 28KB)
3. A copy of Alien Registration Card
4. Document(s) that shows extension of re-entry permit is necessary.
5. Fee of $22.00 (as of April 1, 2024)