VISA (English)

Since March 15, 2010 the Embassy's Legal and Consular Section is using an electronic appointment system for visa applicants.

With the new service, you are now requested to book a time slot to meet the visa officers at the Embassy. Just click on the link below to make an appointment.

If you would simply like to collect your visa, you do NOT need an appointment.

The visa counter opening hours are Monday to Friday from 8 am to 11 am.

To access the appointment reservation forms in German/Japanese, click here .

To access the appointment reservation forms in English, click here .

Applicants without prior reservation cannot be admitted - except in case of emergency.

After having placed an appointment through our electronic reservation system, you will receive an automated booking confirmation via e-mail. When filing your visa application at the Embassy on the day of your appointment, please bring with you a print out of the confirmation e-mail, together with the required documents. Please make sure you have the complete set of documents.

Going to Germany? 

This website will help you find out whether or not you need a visa and will guide you through the application process. It also allows you to download the relevant application forms free of charge.

Japanese citizens in possession of a valid Japanese passport do not need a visa for airport transit, tourist or business trips (for stays up to 90 days). The passport must not expire before the end of the scheduled trip.

According to the Schengen Agreement, tourist and business visas issued by a mission of one of the following countries are valid for travel to Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. However, you always have to apply at the Embassy/Consulate of the country of your main destination.

Tourist Visa
Business Visa
Employment Visa
Permanent Residence
Student's Visa
Visit Friends or Family
Airport Transit
Working Holiday (Japanese Version)
WorkingHoliday (German Version)


Please Note: Although the information on this website has been prepared with utmost care, we cannot accept any responsibility for inaccuracies contained herein.

Working in Germany

Find information about living and working in Germany on the homepage of the International Placement Services (ZAV) within the German Federal Employment Agency.

Visavorschriften für Deutsche --weltweit--

Visavorschriften für Deutsche --weltweit--

Schengen visas issued by Liechtenstein

Since 19 December 2011, Liechtenstein now fully applies the provisions of the Schengen Acquis. As of this date, foreigners residing in Liechtenstein who are subject to visa requirements are allowed to enter Germany and other states applying the Schengen Agreement for short stays of up to 90 days within any six month period with their passport and a residence permit issued by Liechtenstein; no further visa is required.

Beginning on 19 December 2011, Schengen visas issued even before that date by other countries also entitle the holder to enter Liechtenstein. Liechtenstein itself has begun issuing Schengen visas, which enable entry into other Schengen states, on 19 December 2011.