Visa
2023/1/27
Visa applications can only be made in person at the Consular Section.（No application by post）
Visits to Consular Section by Appointment Only
Tel: +41-31-300 22 22
Please call the consular section to make an appointment.
Japan Visa Hotline : 0800-225-182 (Daily 24H)
If you live in canton Geneva, Vaud, Valais or Ticino, please apply for a visa at the Consulate of Japan in Geneva.
Visits to Consular Section by Appointment Only
Tel: +41-31-300 22 22
Please call the consular section to make an appointment.
Japan Visa Hotline : 0800-225-182 (Daily 24H)
If you live in canton Geneva, Vaud, Valais or Ticino, please apply for a visa at the Consulate of Japan in Geneva.
Aktuelle Information zur Einreise in Japan / Current Information on entry into Japan
Latest Visa Information
- As of 11. October 2022, the Japanese government relaxes its border control measures, and the people who are from the countries or regions on the visa exemption list no longer need a visa for a short-term stay in Japan.
- Multiple entry visas are valid again until the expiration date.
- If you are from a country or region NOT listed on the Visa Exemption List below or your stay is long term, or your stay is profit-making operations and paid activities, please apply for a visa to enter Japan.
Contact
Please contact Visa Hotline or Embassy of Japan for inquiry.
Please refer to the general VISA information (日本語はこちら)
| Japan Visa Hotline : | 0800-225-182 (Daily 24H) |
| Embassy of Japan in Switzerland : | 031-300-2222 (Mon.-Fri. 09:00 – 12:30 and 13:45 – 17:15) consularsection@br.mofa.go.jp |
Please refer to the general VISA information (日本語はこちら)