The visa-exemption arrangements between Japan and Malaysia are still effective, and Malaysian nationals who meet relevant conditions can enter into Japan without a visa for a period of stay not exceeding three (3) consecutive months.

However, in order to cope with the large number of Malaysians who overstay in Japan and work illegally, the Government of Japan decided in June 1993 to encourage Malaysian nationals to obtain visa prior to entry into Japan in order to ensure smooth entry.

PERIOD OF VISA PROCESSING

    Common Categories

• Business meeting, Business training (Less than 3 months)
• Holiday or Stop over, etc
• Visiting relatives, friends
• Purchase of used spair parts

    Special Categories

• Certificate of Eligibility Holder
• As spouse or child of Japanese national (over 3 months stay)

* The Consul of the Embassy of Japan may, in certain cases, request the applicant for further information or an interview with the applicant.
 

A. [ Business meeting or research and Business training for less than 3 months ]

1. A valid passport
2. One(1) visa aplication form
3. One(1) Malaysian passport size photo
4. Confirmed flight itinerary (printed on the agent letter-head) or flight schedule in detail
5. A letter (using the company letter-head) from your company ( stating your position in the company, your period of service in the company, your purpose of journey and period of stay and how expenses will be borne )
6. Invitation or guarantee letter from the counterpart company stating in general the purpose of meeting or content of training.

B.[ Holiday or Stopover / transit ]

1. A valid passport
2. One(1) visa aplication form
3. One(1) Malaysian passport size photo
4. Confirmed flight itinerary (printed on the agent letter-head) or flight schedule in detail
5. A letter from your company stating your position in the company, your period of service in the company, your purpose of journey and period of leave granted from the company. In case you do not belong to a company, your own letter stating your purpose of journey and period of stay.
6. Material showing your capacity to bear staying expenses in Japan,"J" form preferred, (in lieu of "J" form, please show your travellers cheques, credit card, or salary slip / bank statement )
7. Itinerary in Japan
8. Hotel voucher or other documents showing your accomodation in Japan.

C. [Visiting relatives or friends ]

1. A valid passport
2. One(1) visa aplication form
3. One(1) Malaysian passport size photo
4. Confirmed flight itinerary (printed on the agent letter-head) or flight schedule in detail
5. A letter from your company stating your position in the company, your period of service in the company, your purpose of journey and period of leave granted from the company. In case you do not belong to a company, your own letter stating your purpose of journey and period of stay.
6. Material showing your capacity to bear staying expenses in Japan, "J" form preferred, ( in lieu of "J" form, please show your travellers cheques,credit card, or salary slip / bank statement )
7. Invitation letter from your friend in Japan ( your friend may be a Japanese national, or a registered foreigner)
8. A copy of your friend's Alien Registration Certificate ( in case your friend is a registerd foreigner residing in Japan.)

D. [Purchase of used spare parts]

1. A valid passport
2. One(1) visa aplication form
3. One(1) Malaysian passport size photo
4. Confirmed flight itinerary (printed on the agent letter-head) or flight schedule in detail
5. A letter from your company stating your position in the company, your period of service in the company, your purpose of journey and period of leave granted from the company. In case you do not belong to a company, your own letter stating your purpose of journey and period of stay.
6. A letter of invitation and a letter of guarantee from the counterpart company in Japan
7. A copy of year company registration and a copy showing your business activities (e.g copy of invoices, bills of la ding, etc )
8. Staff list of your company ( company E.P.F)

E. [In case you hold a valid certifcate of eligibility for residing in Japan]

1. A valid passport
2. One(1) visa application form
3. One(1) Malaysian passport size photo
4. The original Certificate of Eligibility

F.[In case you intend to stay over 3 months in Japan as a spouse or child of a Japanese national ]

1. A valid Passport
2. One(1) visa application form
3. A copy of family register (koseki-tohon) from relevant Japanese authorities
4. A copy of the first two pages of the passport of your husband or wife or either parent
5. Marriage certificate or birth certificate
    

  Business men who have frequently visited Japan are eligible to apply for a multiple entry visa.