Japan Visit Visa from Pakistan
Applying for a Japan visit visa from Pakistan? See which documents you need, how our Faisalabad team prepares your file, and how to book an appointment. Applications go through VFS Global, and the Embassy of Japan makes the decision.
Japan Visa for Pakistani Citizens at a Glance
Which Documents Do You Need for a Japan Visit Visa?
The Embassy of Japan reviews your whole situation, so what you submit depends on your profile and trip. These are the areas most applicants need to cover.
Identity and application
For every applicant
- ✓Application form: a completed and signed Japan visa application form.
- ✓Photo: one recent photo, 45 mm x 45 mm, on a light or white background.
- ✓Passport: your original valid passport and any old passports.
- ✓CNIC and FRC: original CNIC with a photocopy. Family registration papers help where family details matter.
- ✓Checklist order: arrange documents in the VFS checklist order, with photocopies on A4 paper.
Funds, job and ties
Shows you can pay and will return
- ✓Bank statement: attested statements for the last six months, with a letter from the bank manager.
- ✓Employed: a job letter or employment certificate and recent salary slips.
- ✓Self-employed: business registration and NTN documents.
- ✓Assets and family: property or vehicle papers, family relationship documents and earlier visas or travel records, where you have them.
Travel plan and invitations
Your trip in detail
- ✓Itinerary: a day-by-day schedule of your visit.
- ✓Accommodation: clear evidence of where you will stay, with the full address.
- ✓Flights: a confirmed round-trip booking from a travel agent. Do not buy the ticket before the visa is approved.
- ✓Host or business: if someone in Japan invites you, a Letter of Guarantee and invitation letter. Business trips also need company details.
The Embassy may ask for more than this list, and requirements can change. Always check the current VFS Global Japan checklist before you submit, and see our documentation guidance.
How Does Hashim Visa Consultancy Help You Apply?
We guide and prepare. You book and attend your own VFS Global appointment, and the Embassy of Japan makes the decision.
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Book an Appointment
Meet our Faisalabad team and tell us about your trip.
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Review Your Plan
We go through your purpose, dates, itinerary and funds.
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Prepare Documents
We help you arrange your file in the VFS checklist order.
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Submit at VFS
You book your VFS appointment and submit your file. We guide you.
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Decision and Travel
The Embassy of Japan decides. We explain what to do next.
Why Choose Hashim Visa Consultancy for Your Japan Visit Visa?
As a Japan visit visa consultant for applicants in Pakistan, we focus on clear guidance, careful document preparation and honest expectations.
Offices in Faisalabad and Lahore
Meet our team in person at our Faisalabad or Lahore office instead of guessing the process alone.
Clear, honest guidance
We explain what applies to your case and what does not. We do not promise a visa.
Careful document review
We check your file for gaps and contradictions before you go to VFS.
Clear about fees
Visa and VFS charges are paid separately from our fees. Check the VFS page for current amounts.
Please note: we are a private consultancy. We are not the Embassy of Japan and not VFS Global. The Embassy says it does not accept visa applications directly from the public in Pakistan, and applicants from Sindh and Balochistan apply in Karachi. Read the Embassy’s visa application information before you pay anyone.
Japan Visit Visa FAQs
Do Pakistani citizens need a visa to visit Japan?
Yes. Pakistani passport holders need a visa before travelling, and applications are submitted through VFS Global.
Where do I submit a Japan visa application from Pakistan?
Through VFS Global (Gerry’s). The Embassy of Japan does not accept applications directly, and residents of Sindh and Balochistan apply at the Karachi centre. Book your appointment online on the VFS Japan page.
How much is the Japan visa fee?
Fees and the VFS service charge are listed on the VFS Japan page and can change. Check the current amounts before you pay.
What is the Japan visa processing time?
The Embassy says processing starts from six working days when documents are complete, and some cases take several weeks or longer. No visa is issued on the day you apply.
How long can I stay in Japan on a tourist visa?
A tourism visit is generally up to 90 days. Your visa states the exact period.
Can I visit family or friends in Japan on a visit visa?
Yes. A short-term visit visa covers tourism and visits to relatives or friends. The Embassy may ask for extra documents from your host, so check the current list.
How Do You Book an Appointment?
Book online on our appointment page, call or WhatsApp the office nearest to you, or visit us in person. Email: info@hashimvc.com.
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