China citizens other than compatriots from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan who want to travel to Japan must apply for a Japanese visa in advance. In principle, visa applicants must meet the following conditions: the applicant holds a valid passport; The application materials are true and conform to the regulations.
The activities, identity and length of stay of the applicant in Japan meet the requirements of the Law on the Administration of Entry and Exit Countries and the Recognition of Refugees (hereinafter referred to as the Entry Law); The applicant does not belong to the items listed in Item 1 of Article 5 of the Immigration Law. Holders of "diplomatic", "official" and "ordinary" passports must go through institutions designated by the foreign ministries of People's Republic of China (PRC) and China.
Visa formalities for other applicants must be handled through an agency designated by Japan (please refer to the website of China Embassy and Consulate in Japan). Students studying at public expense and spouses of Japanese who have lived in China for a long time can directly contact the Visa Office of the Consular Section of the Japanese Embassy in China to apply for a visa.
Special tips for entering Japan:
(1) If you come to Japan for a short time (within 90 days), try to buy a round-trip ticket or a joint ticket to a third country.
(2) Keep in mind the reception unit, contact person and telephone number of the Japanese side in case of emergency.
(3) The luggage specifications shall not exceed the standard (length 56CM, width 36CM and height 23CM) and the weight shall not exceed 20kg. All kinds of knives must be put into the suitcase and checked together.
(4) Before entering Japan, ask the flight attendant for the "Alien Entry Record" card on the flight. Be sure to read it carefully, fill in the positive and negative related items in traditional block letters or English, and pay special attention to correctly fill in the "purpose of Watari Wataru" (which should be consistent with the entry visa items) and "scheduled duration of stay in Japan" (the duration of stay in Japan cannot exceed the validity period of the visa).
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