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Japan
Short-stay visa lodged at VFS Global Colombo — about 6 working days.
Permitted stayUp to 90 days (short-term stay, usually single entry)
Fees≈ LKR 5,000–9,000 all-in (consular + VFS service + courier)
Processing≈ 6 working days from submission
EntryAll ports
Documents you'll need
- Passport (valid for the trip, 2 blank pages)
- Visa application form (official MOFA form)
- Photo 45×45 mm (white background)
- Flight itinerary & day-by-day schedule of stay
- Bank statements (3–6 months) & employment letter
- Hotel bookings or letter of guarantee from host
Application form
Download MOFA application form (PDF)Official sourceHow to apply
- 1
Download and complete the MOFA application form
- 2
Prepare the document set (itinerary, funds, employment)
- 3
Lodge at VFS Global Colombo (Japan section) — no embassy walk-ins
- 4
Collect the passport in about 6 working days
Skip the guesswork
Let us handle your Japan application.
Our visa desk prepares the paperwork, books the appointments and tracks your file to a decision — you just show up with your passport.
Details verified 26 July 2026. Rules can change without notice — always confirm on the official portal before paying fees.
