Below information is just for reference. Polies may subject to change. Please consult the embassy and local agency for most up-to-date visa application process. Any foreign visitor who wishes to enter Japan must have a passport, which will remain valid during the period of stay. In order to enter Japan, visitors usually must comply with the conditions of their visas and authorizations of resident eligibility. However, visa exemptions can be made for citizens of sixty-six different countries provided that their stays are within ninety days such as with stays for sightseeing purposes and that they do not engage in activities where they earn compensation. This page provides information on short stays. Revisions in visa conditions are made periodically. Therefore, please check the “Visa” section in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan website if the latest and detailed information on standard visas or visas other than for those for short stay programs is needed.
You can apply E-visa based on the following link:

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html

● Visa Support Letters will only be issued after your successful registration.
● Visa Support Letters can only be issued to the person accepted to attend the conference

Kindly reminder: During your stay in Japan, if you require a Visa, you are advised to have suitable insurance coverage for emergency medical or other needs.

Your name must be listed exactly as it appears on your passport. Any differences between the name on your passport and the name on your invitation letter or other documentation could lead to a delay and/or denial of your visa.

It takes around one month for the Embassy to process the VISA application, please register as early as you can to make sure you have enough time.

Please note ICEM is not authorized to assist with the VISA process beyond providing the Notification of Acceptance Letter and Invitation Letter (after registration) issued by the ICEM Committee Board.

Should your application be denied, ICEM cannot change the decision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, nor will ICEM engage in discussion or correspondence with the MOFA or the Embassy of Thailand on behalf of the applicant. The registration fee cannot be refunded when the VISA application of individual being denied.