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Temporary Visitor visa (Short-Term Stay): Indonesian citizen in Indonesia โ†’ Japan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ nationality: Indonesia๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lives in: Indonesia๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต going to: Japanupdated 2026-06-18

Indonesian citizens need a Temporary Visitor visa for Japan โ€” apply at the Japanese embassy/consulate for where you live; a short stay is up to 90 days with no paid work.

What this visa is for

A short visit to Japan โ€” tourism, business, or visiting friends/relatives, up to 90 days, with no paid work. Issued as a Temporary Visitor visa for nationalities that are not visa-exempt.

Validity
Valid 3 months from issue for a single-entry visa (used once); multiple-entry visas are valid 1 to 5 years and can be used any number of times within that period.
Entries
Single or double entry (multiple-entry available for repeat travellers)
Max stay per visit
Up to 90 days for tourism, business or visiting (no paid work)

official source โ†’

When to start

Start 14โ€“45 days before your travel date.

The low end assumes everything goes smoothly; the high end leaves margin for delays and passport hiccups. You can apply at most 90 days ahead.

Pick your travel date โ€” every deadline below updates instantly:

You're on track โ€” start by 30 Aug 2026 to be ready in time.
1
Confirm you need a visastart by 30 Aug 2026

Your nationality is not on Japanโ€™s visa-exemption list, so you need a Temporary Visitor visa for a short stay of up to 90 days (no paid work).

takes ~1 day
Source: mofa.go.jp ยท updated 2026-06-17
2
Find the Japanese mission for where you livestart by 9 Sept 2026

Apply at the Japanese Embassy, Consulate-General or Consular Office (or its accredited travel agency) with jurisdiction over where you reside.

depends on where you livetakes ~1 day
Source: mofa.go.jp ยท updated 2026-06-17
3
Prepare your application documentsstart by 14 Sept 2026

Gather your passport, the visa application form and photo, plus documents on the purpose and itinerary of your visit as required by your mission.

takes ~3 days
Source: mofa.go.jp ยท updated 2026-06-17
4
Submit your visa applicationstart by 29 Sept 2026

Submit the application at the Japanese mission abroad โ€” visas cannot be obtained on arrival in Japan.

takes ~5 days
Source: mofa.go.jp ยท updated 2026-06-17

What you'll need

Where you'll apply

Apply at the Japanese Embassy/Consulate-General (or its accredited travel agency) with jurisdiction over where you live; visas cannot be obtained on arrival in Japan.

Apply on the official site (mofa.go.jp) โ†’

Fees

Temporary Visitor visa
Visa fee varies by nationality โ€” confirm with your Japanese mission
varies

Confirm the current fee on your Japanese missionโ€™s website.

Gotchas to watch

Sources

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