Prepare Your Visa and Travel Insurance Before Heading to Japan!

With its unique tourist location and cultural experience, it is no wonder Japan is among the favorite travel destinations in Asia, including for travelers from Indonesia. Moreover, airlines often offer promotions, allowing you to use the price difference to purchase travel insurance to Japan to make sure that your trip feels safe and comfortable.

In addition to tickets and travel insurance to Japan, there is another crucial item you must prepare: a visa. Without a visa, you will not be able to enter the country, and your trip would be in vain. You surely wouldnot want that experience, right?

How to Apply for a Visa to Japan

Today, applying for a visa to Japan is much more straightforward compared to a few years ago. Moreover, since 1December 2014, the Japanese government has exempted electronic passport (e-passport) holdersfrom the visa requirements (visa waiver). The application processesare as follows:

Applying for a Visa with e-Passport

• Valid e-passport.
• Fill in the registration form here.
• Submit the form to the Japan Visa Application Center (JVAC) or the Japanese Embassy and pay a fee of Rp121,000.
• Wait for the registration process, which takes a minimum of 3 business days.
• If the application is approved, you will receive a visa-waiver stamp on your e-passport, valid for 15 days for a single visit.

However, if you only have a regular passport (not an e-passport), you will need to apply for a visa by preparing these requirements:

Applying for a Visa with RegularPassport

• Visa application form;
• Passport (valid for six months);
• Recent 4.5-cm-x-3.5-cm-sized photo (taken within the last six months);
• Copy of Resident’s Identity Card (KTP);
• Proof of travel tickets to Japan (roundtrip);
• Itinerary during your stay in Japan;
• Bank statements for minimum the last three months;
• Proof of accommodation in Japan;
• Family Card (KK) and birth certificate;
• Form for correcting name typing error on your passport or KTP (can be downloaded from the visa application website)

Cost of and Location for Applying for a Visa to Japan

The cost of applying for a visa to Japan varies depending on the type of visa you are applying for. For example, a single entry visa costs around Rp400,000; multiple entry visa around Rp800,000; and transit visa around Rp90,000.

So, where can you apply for it? Since 2020, visa applications can be submitted to the JVAC located at Kuningan City, 2nd Floor, Unit L2-09, Jl. Prof. DR. Satrio No. Kav. 18, RT.14/RW.4, Kuningan, Karet Kuningan, Setiabudi Subdistrict, South Jakarta.

Before visiting theJVAC, you can make a reservation or appointment here. After submitting the visa application, the visa issuance process usually takes about four business days.

Travel Insurance to Japan as a Supporting Requirement

Other than providing personal protection, travel insurance to Japan can also be considered a supporting requirement for visa applications. According to the Japanese Embassy in Indonesia’s webpage, anyone traveling to Japan is advised to obtain travel insurance to Japan to ensure a comfortable and worry-free journey.

So, have you had yours yet? If not, get your travel insurance from MSIG Indonesia, which you can purchase on MSIG Online! Travel insurance from MSIG Indonesia provides comprehensive protection for you and your family while traveling abroad, including to Japan. Travel Insurance products from MSIG Indonesia also offer benefits covering personal accidents, medical expenses, travel inconveniences, and many other benefits.

You can purchase travel insurance to Japan before or after your visa application is approved because the purchasing process will be very quick and convenient. With the ample information we provide above, we hope your visa application will be successful. Have a wonderfultrip to Japan!