Japan Visa Services – Tourism, Visit & Family

Tokutei Gino 2 visa

Specific Skilled Worker Type 2 — higher-tier visa with unlimited renewal and family bringing rights

Tokutei Gino 2 is granted to workers who have demonstrated advanced skills in eligible industries. It allows unlimited renewal periods and permits bringing immediate family members to Japan.

Process Roadmap

1
Assess eligibility and confirm qualifying industry for Type 2.
2
Support exam preparation and obtaining the Type 2 skill certification.
3
Prepare employment documents and records alongside the employer.
4
Review the complete file and submit the formal application.
5
Track application status and support through to visa receipt.

Key documents

• Pass the industry-specific Type 2 skills evaluation exam or hold an equivalent certification.
• Employment contract with a certified accepting organization in an eligible industry.
• Sufficient income, with all required contributions completed — including taxes, health insurance, and social insurance in Japan.
• Sufficient years of work experience in the registered industry sector.

Suggested timing

Varies by prefecture — typically between 9 days and 3 months

Preparation time depends on the readiness of the Type 2 exam result and employer cooperation.

Next steps

1

Confirm eligibility: verify the industry, the Type 2 exam requirement, and current visa status.

2

Compile skill certificates, employer documents, and Type 1 transition records if applicable.

3

Submit the application with employer support and monitor progress through to approval.

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Visit visa

Visit visa support for seeing relatives, friends, or invited contacts in Japan

Suitable when the trip is based on an invitation, temporary stay with relatives or friends, and a clearer coordination flow between both sides.

Process Roadmap

1
Confirm inviter details and the purpose of the visit.
2
Help prepare the invitation letter and supporting documents from Japan.
3
Complete personal documents and relationship evidence.
4
Submit to the consulate and track the application.
5
Receive the visa and finalize travel plans.

Key documents

• Passport, visa form, photo, and the applicant’s personal background documents.
• Invitation letter, stay plan, and supporting papers from the inviter in Japan.
• Evidence of relationship or visit purpose depending on the individual case.

Suggested timing

Usually needs extra time for two-sided document coordination

This visa type often depends on invitation documents from Japan, so communication channels should be confirmed early.

Next steps

1

Confirm who the inviter is, the intended stay period, and the address in Japan.

2

Synchronize both sides of the application and review signature, seal, or original-document requirements.

3

Submit the file and follow up if additional documents are requested by the receiving authority.

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Family visa

Family visa support for reunion or travel with close family members

Suitable for applications that require clearer proof of family relationship, residence status, and planned stay in Japan.

Process Roadmap

1
Identify the correct visa type and verify sponsorship eligibility.
2
Support the sponsor in Japan with preparing required documents.
3
Collect and authenticate family documents in Vietnam.
4
Compile, review, and submit the full file on schedule.
5
Track the review process and support visa collection.

Key documents

• Proof of family relationship and residence information of the sponsor or family member in Japan.
• Applicant documents including passport, photo, forms, and core personal records.
• Papers related to the stay plan, sponsorship capacity, or living conditions in Japan.

Suggested timing

Depends heavily on how complete the family documents are

Family cases should prioritize relationship evidence and sponsor-side papers as early as possible.

Next steps

1

Clarify the family relationship, stay objective, and who will prepare documents in Japan.

2

Review relationship evidence, translations, and residence-related papers that must be submitted.

3

Finalize the file, submit on schedule, and monitor responses during review.

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