Japan Visa for Citizens of Ukraine
Citizens of Ukraine need a visa to travelt to Japan.
The Japan tourist visa enables citizens of Ukraine to stay for up to 30 days. Travelers with this Japan tourist visa are allowed to engage in short-term business trips, visits with family or friends, or general tourism in Japan.
Can Ukrainians Get an eVisa for Japan?
Japan launched a new eVisa in August 2022. Currently, it is only available to citizens of Canada, the United States, and Taiwan. The online visa could be extended to more nationalities in the future.
If the Japan eVisa is made available to Ukrainian travelers, the visa application process would be simplified.
Applicants would no longer need to visit a Japanese embassy, instead, they would be able to apply 100% online.
Ukrainians would complete the Japan eVisa application with basic personal details and passport information. Travel information such as travel dates, the reason for visiting, and port of entry may also be requested.
Due to legal requirements, the application has a section related to past legal violations. The applicant will have to report any past criminal history or immigration-related transgressions.
For now, Ukrainians need to contact the Japanese embassy to arrange a visit visa.
Relaxation of Visa Requirements for short-term stay in Japan for nationals of Ukraine
It is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure they meet all of the visa requirements for the Japan tourist visa from Ukraine. Ukrainian citizens need to prepare the following set of documents:
- A recent passport-sized photo with a white background
- A valid Ukrainian passport, signed, with 2 blank visa pages
- The completed visa application form
- A second form of identity including a birth certificate, driver's license, or identification card
- Other supporting documents such as a curriculum vitae, residence certificate, or marriage certificate
- A bank certificate and income tax return to prove sufficient financial capability for the trip
- If someone else will be funding the trip, the application will need to include:
- A Letter of Guarantee from the sponsor
- Proof of the relationship between the applicant and sponsor
- A copy of the sponsor’s bank certificate and income tax return
- An agenda of travel plans in Japan with dates, activities, contact person and accommodation
- Proof of reservation for round-trip travel to Japan, plus a hotel reservation for the duration of the trip
The application package should also include a formal invite from someone in Japan if the applicant is traveling for business or family purposes. If traveling for business, the applicant should submit a certificate of employment. If traveling for a family event, the application should include documents proving family relation to the invitee including a birth certificate, marriage certificate or a copy of the family register.
Ukrainians can make their visa application at a Japanese embassy or consulate, or visa application center. Electronic visa applications for Japan are not yet open to Ukrainians.