How to get a Japan visa from Laos

• Laotians visiting Japan can apply for a tourist visa. This is a short-term visa that allows foreigners to visit Japan for sightseeing, tourism, visiting friends and relatives.
• A valid passport with at least six months validity and two blank visa pages is required to visit Japan.
• A completed visa application form, a recent coloured passport photo and a certified copy of tourist's birth certificate are required.
• Travelers who are married are expected to submit a copy of their marriage certificate.
• Laotians visiting Japan on a tourist visa must have the intention to leave Japan as soon as their stay period expires.
• Proof of financial ability showing you can support yourself financially during your stay in Japan is needed.
• Applicants are expected to submit their tax returns.
• Laotians visiting Japan are required to provide a certificate of their financial situation for the previous 6 months issued by the bank.
• If applying without a sponsor, a copy of your Certificate of Employment must be submitted.
• Travelers are required to provide a schedule and travel plans for their trip.
• Foreigners visiting Japan can apply for a single-entry visa, double-entry visa or a multiple-entry visa.
• A single-entry visa is valid for a duration of 3 months and its validity can not be extended.
• A double-entry visa has a validity period of 6 months from the date of issuance.
• Multiple-entry visas are usually valid for a period of 1 to 5 years depending on the applicant's nationality, the purpose of visit and passport type.

• Japan's work visa is a visa issued to Laotian with high-level performance or skills traveling to Japan for Employment purposes.
• A completely signed work visa application is required.
• A recently taken passport photo with a plain or white background of 4cm x 3cm in size.
• A valid passport with at least 2 blank visa pages and six months validity period.
• Laotians visiting Japan on a work visa are required to get the following documents:
• Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Japanese ministry of justice.
• A letter of authorization from the employer.
• An employment letter.
• Proof of travel arrangement.
• A copy of a valid government ID from your home country to show proof of state residency.
• A letter from your employee stating your position and expected salary.
• A curriculum vitae and your degree or diploma certificates.
• Laotians visiting Japan on a 3-month tourist visa are not allowed to work in Japan.
• Laotians visiting Japan as a musician or accompanying technical staff to perform at a concert for a limited period need a certificate of eligibility in order to obtain a work visa.

• Japan student visa is a visa issued to Laotians who have intentions to study in Japan.
• A passport that remains valid after the expiration of your student visa with two blank visa pages is required.
• Proof of admission from the school in Japan is needed.
• A flight itinerary or proof of flight reservation.
• A recently taken passport photo.
• Diploma certificate, high school transcripts or a graduating transcript that shows academic accomplishments.
• A recent bank statement showing your ability to pay for your expenses for your first year in Japan is required. It is recommended that applicants have up to ¥2,000,000 in their bank account.
• Evidence of payment for accommodation and tuition is required.
• Sponsored applicants are required to bring their sponsor's recent bank statement to show proof of sufficient funds to cover their study year or first study year in Japan.
• They are also expected to bring a signed letter from their sponsors, stating their intention to sponsor applicant's education and other expenses throughout the duration of studies in Japan.
• A copy of the sponsor's passport and birth certificate should also be provided.

• Japan transit visa is usually issued to travelers proceeding to another country through Japan.
• A valid passport properly signed by the bearer and a passport photo attached to the Japan transit visa application form is required.
• Flight itinerary issued by the travel agency or airline company.
• Visa to the next destination country must be attached to the passport at the time of application.
• Applicants are to show proof of sufficient funds or letter of guarantee from a friend or relative in Japan if the stay period exceeds 24 hours.
• Laotians visiting Japan on transit visa are not allowed to tour as activities such as sightseeing and leisure are limited.

Japan is known for its traditional arts, tea ceremonies, calligraphy and flower arranging.
The country has a legacy of distinctive gardens, sculpture and poetry.
It is the home to more than a dozen UNESCO world heritage sites.

Japan's major exports are automobiles, electronics, computers, semiconductors, copper,
iron, steel, petrochemicals, aerospace, textile, processed foods pharmaceuticals,
bioindustry and shipbuilding.

People travelling to Japan should ensure they are well-vaccinated against Rubella with the MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) vaccine before travelling.