Visa requirements for Guyanese visiting Japan
Yes, Guyanese citizens are obligated to secure a visa for visiting Japan, regardless of whether the trip is for tourism, cultural events, or leisure purposes.
For detailed information regarding entry conditions and procedures, consult the official site of the Japanese diplomatic mission in Guyana. Further details can be found here.
What to bring when entering Japan
In addition to your visa, ensure you have:
- A valid passport with a visa stamp.
- A return or onward travel ticket.
- Accommodation proof (hotel reservation or host address).
- Financial documents, such as bank statements or cash.
- Health insurance is recommended due to Japan’s high medical costs. Easily arrange insurance via the Visit World website.
Explaining the “Landing Permit” for Guyanese in Japan
Upon arrival, Guyanese must pass an immigration inspection to receive a “Landing Permit”. This process ensures compliance with Japan’s Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act, requiring a valid passport, possibly a visa, a legitimate trip purpose, and a defined period of stay.
If all criteria are fulfilled, immigration officials stamp your passport with an “entry permit,” defining your “residence status” and “period of stay.”
Note: An issued entry permit voids a single-entry visa but not a multiple-entry visa. Changes to your status or extension requests must be processed at the Regional Immigration Bureau.
Japan visa options for Guyanese citizens
Japan offers two main visa types: short-term and long-term visas, plus a multivisa for frequent visitors (eligibility is based on three visits in one year or ten visits over three years).
For Guyanese citizens traveling for tourism, a single-entry short-term visa is recommended. It supports various short-term purposes, including:
- Tourism
- Family or friend visits
- Business meetings and similar engagements
The visa allows up to 90 days in Japan and is obtainable through Japanese diplomatic missions or accredited agencies. More information on application requirements can be found on the Embassy of Japan’s official website.
Visa application process for Guyanese citizens traveling to Japan
Here is a guide to securing your Japanese visa:
- Reach out to the Japanese embassy/consulate. Learn their specific document submission procedures. Many require applications through accredited travel agencies.
- Assemble required documents. This includes a completed form, recent photograph, passport, financial proof, accommodation details, and travel tickets. Check the embassy’s website for updated requirements.
- Submit documents. Depending on embassy requirements, submit them directly or via an agency.
- Processing time. Processing typically takes 5-10 business days.
- Collect passport. Retrieve your passport and approved visa from the issuing office.
Double-check details for accuracy!
Essential documents for Guyanese citizens visiting Japan
When applying for a short-term visa, Guyanese citizens must have:
- Valid passport: ensure at least six months’ validity.
- Visa application form: available from the Japanese Embassy’s site.
- Photo: A 4.5x4.5 cm color photograph.
- Proof of funds: bank statements or salary documentation.
- Accommodation reservations: evidence of where you’ll stay.
- Travel itinerary: proof of departure from Japan.
Applying for a Japanese visa: Fee details
A fee is required for a Japanese visa application, typically around 3,000 yen for a single-entry visa. Payment must be made in the local currency of Guyana where the Japanese embassy or consulate is located.
Things to consider:
- Fees may differ based on your nationality and travel purpose, with exemptions in some cases.
- If your application is denied, you will not be charged a fee.
- Submitting your application via a travel agency may involve additional service fees.
Places to explore in Japan during your visit from Guyana
1. Kyoto: delve into Japanese heritage by exploring Kyoto’s temples and traditional gardens, reflecting centuries of cultural beauty.
2. Osaka: experience a lively atmosphere and culinary adventure in Osaka’s bustling streets.
3. Nikko: discover the perfect fusion of nature and history at Nikko’s stunning shrines and scenic landscapes.
Transit visa.
It is issued when Japan is not the final destination of the tourist, its validity is 72 hours. For those who plan to go on a cruise with a call to Japanese ports, it is also recommended to obtain a transit visa - it will allow you to go ashore.
If a tourist flies with a change at a Japanese airport within one day, a transit visa is not required. In case of force majeure, the visa-free stay is extended to 72 hours, and a special mark in the form of a sticker is made on the passport in such an event. In this case, passengers cannot leave the transit area of the airport.
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Documents required for issuing a transit visa to Japan:
● A valid international passport (for visa and immigration stamps, the passport must have at least 2 blank pages).
● A copy of the first page of the international passport with a photo and information about its owner.
● Two completed visa forms in English
● Two photos sized 4.5x4.5, necessarily in color.
● Two copies of the visa to the country of destination.
● A copy of the airline ticket reservation, which indicates a stay in Japan of up to 3 days.
● Two copies of hotel reservations where tourists will stay in Japan.
You may need to provide financial documents:
● certificate from the place of work indicating the position, length of service, and salary;
● statement from a bank account with cash flow for the previous 3 months.
Based on the current situation in Ukraine, Japan has decided to apply to dogs and cats evacuated to Japan, the provisions on rescue dogs, etc., provided by the order of the Minister. You can find this provision
here.
General rules for importing pets to Japan.
First, let us briefly list the necessary documents and conditions, and then consider them in more detail:
1) Obtaining an international passport and implantation of a subcutaneous chip.
If the animal does not have an international veterinary passport, you need to get one to start the first stage. It is desirable to register the animal for the person who will transport it.
Next - identification chip installment. If the animal already has a chip implanted, please check its compatibility with Japanese requirements. The microchip must comply with ISO 11784 and 11785 standards (15-digit code consisting only of numbers).
Make sure that the microchip number can be identified by a microchip reader in veterinary hospitals.
2) Double vaccination against rabies.
The Japanese quarantine service requires double vaccination of animals, each dose of which is noted in the veterinary passport.
1st vaccination:
If the animal was vaccinated before the installation of the chip, these vaccinations are not considered valid. In this regard, you can take the opportunity and put the first vaccination immediately after installation of the chip or after 1 week.
If the animal has been vaccinated with the chip installed, the duration of this vaccination should not exceed 91 days (the date of vaccination is considered zero day).
2nd vaccination:
No earlier (mandatory condition!) than in 31 days the animal is given the 2nd rabies vaccination.
Importantly! Japanese requirements state that vaccination must contain a dead virus! "Killed" recombinant / modified viral vaccine. Vaccines made with "live" viruses are not accepted by the Japanese side. Please consult your doctor in advance during this step to avoid unpleasant consequences.
3) Test for antibodies to rabies and 180-day quarantine.
This test can be done on the day of the 2nd rabies vaccination or in the following days.
The certificate is issued within 2 weeks. Be sure to check this document for spelling information, especially the microchip number. Otherwise, if an error is detected at the border, the animal will simply be not accepted. The certificate validity is 2 years.
Importantly! The antibody titer should be greater than or equal to 0.5 IU per 1 milliliter, which means that the animal is eligible for import into Japan. If the titers are unsatisfactory - the analysis is repeated.
The waiting period is 180 days. Dogs and cats must arrive in Japan 180 days after the blood test for rabies antibodies. The date of blood collection is considered to be day 0.
In addition, the date of arrival in Japan must be within the validity of the administered rabies vaccine and the validity of the rabies antibody test (certificate valid for 2 years).
Importantly! Dogs and cats waiting less than 180 days will be quarantined in the Animal Quarantine Service remand center for the period of replenishment of missing days. The age of the animal imported into Japan must be at least 10 months.
4) Prior notification of the quarantine service.
You must notify the Japanese Quarantine Service of your arrival with the pet at one of the airports/seaports at least 40 days in advance. Communication is in Japanese or English.
When making a notification, you need to send information about the upcoming flight with your pet and special completed notification forms:
Notification form for dogs:
Notification form for cats: https://www.maff.go.jp/aqs/english/animal/dog/pdf/notification-cat.pdf
What can be imported into Japan by plane:
● The import and export of local or foreign currency are not restricted (amounts equivalent to 1,000,000 JPY or more are subject to mandatory declaration). Gold products of millesimal fineness 900 must also be declared if their total weight exceeds 1 kg.
● Persons over the age of 20 are allowed duty-free import of up to 400 cigarettes or 100 cigars or 500 g of tobacco
● Up to 56 ml (2 ounces) of perfume
● Other goods up to JPY 200,000
What is forbidden from imports into Japan:
● Firearms and ammunition (cold steel, hunting, and pneumatic weapons are imported only with the permission of the National Security Service of Japan).
● Drugs and psychotropic substances (their importation is subject to deportation and a life ban on entry into the country).
● Some medications (especially those containing 1-deoxyephedrine).
● Counterfeit securities and banknotes.
● Fresh fruits, vegetables and plants, animals and a number of foods of animal and vegetable origin (primarily meat and meat products, as well as various fruit crops).
● Pornographic material, movies, or publications that contain scenes of violence and cruelty.
● Magazines, photographs, drawings and engravings of obscene content.
● Printed publications and other materials that undermine public order
● Counterfeit products, as well as things and items that damage the trademark, copyright and patent law.
What is forbidden from exports from Japan.
● Art and antiques without the permission of the competent authorities
How much alcohol can be imported into Japan.
● Up to 3 bottles of alcoholic beverages (up to 0.75 liters each)
What you need to know before renting a car in Japan.
Most rental companies allow people to rent cars from the age of 18, but this depends on the specific company and the type of vehicle may vary. Young drivers should learn about age restrictions in advance.
In addition, a valid driver's license is required. A valid driver's license is the International Driving Permit (IDP).
1) When you rent a car in Japan, all drivers must be registered in the rental documents. To do this, either all drivers must be present in person at the time of the lease, or one person must have all the driver's licenses to confirm the identity of drivers and the validity of licenses.
2) Depending on the rent, a number of services are offered. Discuss additional services in advance, such as car seats for young children, multilingual GPS devices, ski racks, and more.
3) Japan has many toll roads and highways, and some routes can be very expensive. An electronic payment card (ETC) is a useful tool that allows you to charge a fare directly from your credit card or include it in your car rental bill.
● This means you don't have to stop at a payment point - just slow down and the ETC card will be activated. For more information on ETC devices and ETC card rental, see the official website.
● If you do not have an ETC card, you can only go through paid checkpoints labeled “General” in green or general paid checkpoints labeled “ETC / General”. "ETC-only tollgate" - only ETC signs marked in purple.
4) Return of the car
Be sure to fill the fuel tank before returning the car to the rental company, or you will have to pay extra for the missing gasoline. Some rental companies require a receipt as proof that you have filled the tank.
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