Embassy of Japan in the Republic of Azerbaijan

For Japanese visa holders or those who are planning to get the visa

Last update: April 29, 2020
The period of below mentioned visa restrictions has been extended till 31st of May.

In order to prevent the further spread of infection, border control measures in Japan were strengthened.

Please note that, the validity of both single and multiple-entry visas issued on or before April 2nd by the Embassy of Japan in Azerbaijan has been suspended from 0:00 am, April 3rd, 2020 (Japan Standard Time (JST)) till May31st. (The implementation period can be a subject to change.)

You can use your visa again if the validity period is still valid after the restrictions implementation is over. In case after the restriction period your visa’s validaty term is finished, we kindly ask you to re-apply for the visa.

We would appreciate your kind understanding for the difficult measures implemented.

New Measures to Strengthen Border Control to Prevent the Spread of Novel Coronavirus

Last update: May 14, 2020　　
1. Additional designation of areas subject to the entry ban

Designating the entire areas of 13 countries listed below^* as areas subject to the entry ban. Banning the entry of foreigners who have visited the areas within the last 14 days unless there are special circumstances.

* Azerbaijan, Uruguay, Kazakhstan, Cabo Verde, Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Colombia, Sao Tome and Principe, Equatorial Guinea, Bahamas, Honduras, Mexico, Maldives

Note 1: As a consequence of the designation above, 100 countries and regions are subject to the entry ban in total.
Note 2: Foreigners with the status of residence of "Permanent Resident", "Spouse or Child of Japanese National", "Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident" or "Long Term Resident", who have departed Japan with Re-entry Permission by May 15, are treated, in principle as persons in special circumstances. This, however, is not applicable to foreigners who depart Japan on or after May 16. The "Special Permanent Resident" is not in the scope of the entry ban.

2. Strengthened quarantine

　Conducting PCR tests for arrivals who have visited the countries listed in paragraph 1 above within 14 days prior to their entry into Japan.

The measures described in paragraph 1 and 2 above will be implemented from 0:00 am (JST) on May 16 and remain in place for a period. The measures will also be applied to those who will depart before the launch of these measures and arrive in Japan after their introduction.

15th May 2020
The Embassy of Japan in Azerbaijan
Consular Division

Contact
Address: 1033, Izmir Street, Hyatt Tower III, 5/6 floors, Baku AZ1065, Azerbaijan Republic

Telephone: (+994 12) 490 78 18/19
Fax: (+994 12) 490 78 20
E-mail: info@bk.mofa.go.jp (for General Affairs)

Consular and Visa Affairs:
Telephone: (+994 12) 490 78 18/19 (internal: 1)
E-mail: consular@bk.mofa.go.jp

Cultural, Educational and Media Affairs:
Telephone: (+994 12) 490 78 18/19 (internal: 2)
E-mail: culture-info@bk.mofa.go.jp

Visa Information

Entry visas for foreigners are issued on a single and multiple entry bases only.

Single entry (validity from 15, 30, 90 days) issued in 5 working days, in some cases more than 1-2 weeks
Multiple entry (validity from 3 years to 5 years) issued in 5 working days, in some cases more than 1-2 weeks

Necessary documents for Nationals of CIS countries and Azerbaijan

Tourist purpose visa

2 visa application forms
2 photographs (4,5 x4,5, with white background)
Documents to prove payment ability of travel expense
Itinerary Japan
Confirmation slip for airline reservations
Hotel reservation
ID card issued by your government
Passport

Business purpose visa

(Provided by applicant)

2 visa application forms
2 photographs (4,5 x4,5, with white background)
Certificate of employment (Specified tenure period of current job, salary, job title)
Confirmation slip for airline reservations
Hotel reservation
ID card issued by your government
Passport

(Provided from Japan)

Visiting relatives

( I )In case the travel expense are provided by applicant
(Provided by visa applicant)

2 visa application forms
2 photos
Passport
Documents that indicates a kinship or acquaintance relationship between inviting person and visa applicant(for visiting relatives , documents to prove kinship such asBirth certificateMarriage certificate )
Document to prove payment ability of travel expense
Confirmation slip for airline reservation

(Provided from Japan)

( II ) In case the travel expense are provided by inviting person/guarantor
(Provided by visa applicant)

2 visa application forms
2 photos
Passport
Documents that indicates a kinship or acquaintance relationship between inviting person and visa applicant(for visiting relatives , documents to prove kinship such asBirth certificateMarriage certificate )
Document to prove payment ability of travel expense
Confirmation slip for airline reservation

(Provided from Japan)

(a)Certificate of residence
(b)Certificate of employment, etc.
(c)Certificate of Income/Taxation, or a copy of the counterfoil of final tax return with seal
(d)Copy of both sides of the Residence card ( or special permanent residence certificate ) ※ for foreign national only

Documents on inviting person (if the inviting person is different from the guarantor)
Documents certifying a kinship

※Visa fee is free.

Visa for other nationalities

Tourist purpose visa

One visa application form
One photograph (4,5 x4,5, with white background)
Documents to prove payment ability of travel expense
Itinerary Japan
Confirmation slip for airline reservations
Hotel reservation
Registration card from the State Migration Service
Passport

Business purpose visa

(Provided by applicant)

One visa application form
One photograph (4,5 x4,5, with white background)
Certificate of employment (Specified tenure period of current job, salary, job title)
Confirmation slip for airline reservations
Hotel reservation
Registration card from the State Migration Service
Passport

(Provided from Japan)

Visiting relatives

( I ) In case the travel expense are provided by applicant:
(Provided by visa applicant)

One visa application form
One photo
Passport
Documents that indicates a kinship or acquaintance relationship between inviting person and visa applicant(for visiting relatives , documents to prove kinship such asBirth certificateMarriage certificate )
Document to prove payment ability of travel expense
Confirmation slip for airline reservation
Registration card from the State Migration Service

(Provided from Japan)

( II ) In case the travel expense are provided by inviting person/guarantor:

(Provided by visa applicant)

One visa application form
One photo
Passport
Documents that indicates a kinship or acquaintance relationship between inviting person and visa applicant(for visiting relatives , documents to prove kinship such asBirth certificate /Marriage certificate )
Document to prove payment ability of travel expense
Confirmation slip for airline reservation
Registration card from the State Migration Service

(Provided from Japan)

(a)Certificate of residence
(b)Certificate of employment, etc.
(c)Certificate of Income/Taxation, or a copy of the counterfoil of final tax return with seal
(d)Copy of both sides of the Residence card (or special permanent residence certificate) ※ for foreign national only

Documents on inviting person (if the inviting person is different from the guarantor)
Documents certifying a kinship

※For detiled information about visa fee contact the Embassy.

Visa information