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Japan Visa Guide for United States (アメリカ) Nationals
Japan visa guide for American nationals (US citizens). Document requirements, checklists, and guidance for work, student, highly skilled professional, and permanent residency applications.
Most Common Visa Types
- Work Visa (Engineer / Humanities)
- Highly Skilled Professional (高度専門職)
- Student Visa
- Permanent Residency
Key Documents Required
- US Passport
- Residence card (在留カード)
- Employment certificate
- Degree certificate
- Tax return (Form W-2 / 1040)
* Full nationality-specific checklists are generated automatically when you start an application.
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