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VIP PASSPORT SERVICES, INC. 2 0 1 2 L ou i s i a n a S t r e e t H o u s t o n , T e x a s 7 7 0 0 2 713-659 -8472 1-800 -856 -8472 Fax 713 -659 -3767 We b s i t e : www.vippassports.com Em ai l : v i p i n fo @ v i p p a s s p o r t s . c o m
Specializing in Visas, Passports, Document Legalization and Translations
AATTTTEENNTTIIOONN:: DUE TO CONSULATE JURISDICTION RESTRICTIONS, VIP PASSPORT SERVICES CAN ONLY PROCESS REQUESTS WITHIN THE JURISDICTIONS FOR HOUSTON, NEW YORK, SAN FRANCISCO, AND WASHINGTON D.C. PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR LINKS TO THE CONSULATES OUTSIDE OF THESE JURISDICTION FOR MORE INFORMATION TO APPLY TO THE APPROPRIATE CONSULATE:
CONSULATE LOCATION JURISDICTION STATES PROCESSING LOCATION HOUSTON TEXAS, OKLAHOMA
VIP PASSPORT SERVICES, INC.
NEW YORK CONNECTICUT (FAIRFIELD COUNTY ONLY), DELAWARE, PENNSYLVANIA, NEW JERSEY, PUERTO RICO, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS
SAN FRANCISCO NEVADA, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WASHINGTON, D.C. D.C., MARYLAND, VIRGINIA
ANCHORAGE, AK ALASKA http://www.anchorage.us.emb-japan.go.jp/
ATLANTA, GA ALABAMA, GEORGIA, NORTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA
http://www.atlanta.us.emb-japan.go.jp/
BOSTON, MA MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, VERMONT, NEW HAMPSHIRE, RHODE ISLAND, CONNECTICUT
http://www.boston.us.emb-japan.go.jp/
CHICAGO, IL ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MINNESOTA, WISCONSIN, IOWA, KANSAS, MISSOURI, NEBRASKA, NORTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA
http://www.chicago.us.emb-japan.go.jp/
DENVER, CO COLORADO, UTAH, WYOMING, NEW MEXICO
http://www.denver.us.emb-japan.go.jp/
DETROIT, MI MICHIGAN, OHIO http://www.detroit.us.emb-japan.go.jp/
HONOLULU, HI HAWAII http://www.honolulu.us.emb-japan.go.jp/
LOS ANGELES, CA ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA (COUNTIES OF L.A., ORANGE, SAN DIEGO, IMPERIAL, RIVERSIDE, SAN BERNADINO, VENTURA, SANTA BARBARA, SAN LUIS, OBISPO)
http://www.la.us.emb-japan.go.jp/index.htm
MIAMI, FL FLORIDA http://www.miami.us.emb-japan.go.jp/
NASHVILLE, TN ARKANSAS, KENTUCKY, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, TENNESSEE
http://www.nashville.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
PORTLAND, OR OREGON, IDAHO (OUTSIDE AREA COVERED BY SEATTLE CONSULATE)
http://www.portland.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
SEATTLE, WA WASHINGTON, ALASKA, MONTANA, IDAHO (ALL AREAS NORTH OF IDAHO COUNTY)
http://www.seattle.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
Thanks, VIP Passport Services, Inc.
VVIIPP PPAASSSSPPOORRTT SSEERRVVIICCEESS,, IINNCC.. 2 0 1 2 L ou i s i a n a S t r e e t H o u s t o n , T e x a s 7 7 0 0 2 713-659 -8472 1-800-856 -8472 Fax 713-659 -3767 W e b s i t e : www.vippassports.com Emai l :v ip i n f o @ v i p p a s s p o r t s . c o m
SPECIALIZING IN VISAS, PASSPORTS, DOCUMENT TRANSLATIONS & LEGALIZATIONS
WORK ORDER REQUEST FORM
TRAVELER INFO TRAVELER NAME TRAVELER DATE OF BIRTH DATE OF U.S. DEPARTURE DATE PASSPORT IS NEEDED VIP FILE LOCATOR NUMBER
BILLING INFORMATION (CHECK BOX IF SAME AS SHIPPING) CONTACT & COMPANY NAME
ADDRESS (STREET, CITY, STATE, ZIP)
PHONE NUMBER
CELL NUMBER
FAX NUMBER
EMAIL P.O. OR BILLING REF#:
RETURN SHIPPING INFORMATION (CHECK BOX TO WAIVE SIGNATURE) CONTACT & COMPANY NAME
ADDRESS (STREET, CITY, STATE, ZIP)
PHONE NUMBER
CELL NUMBER
FAX NUMBER
METHOD OF PAYMENT CREDIT CARD CARD NUMBER EXP. DATE CVV CODE
SIGNATURE OF CARD HOLDER AUTH. AMOUNT $________
MONEY ORDER CASHIER’S CHECK COMPANY CHECK
SPECIAL INSTRUCITONS:_____________________________________________________
DON’T FORGET TO FAX OR EMAIL
YOUR DOCUMENTS TO OUR OFFICE FOR OUR
COMPLIMENTARY PASSPORT/VISA
PRE-CHECK!
VIP PASSPORT SERVICES, INC. 2 0 1 2 L ou i s i a n a S t r e e t H o u s t o n , T e x a s 7 7 0 0 2 713-659 -8472 1 -800 -856-8472 Fax 713-659-3767 We b s i t e : www.vippassports.comE m ai l : v i p i n f o @ v i p p a s s p o r t s . c o m
Specializing in Visas, Passports, Document Legalization and Translations
JAPAN BUSINESS VISA CHI NA PASS POR T HOLDER
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
P L E A S E F O R W A R D T H I S S H E E T A N D AL L T H E R E Q U I R E M E N T S T O T H E AD D R E S S L I S T E D A B O V E
V A L I D P A S S P O R T : 1 A P P L I C A T I O N ( S ) : 1 P A S S P O R T T Y P E P H O T O ( S ) : 1 T R A V E L I T I N E R A R Y : 1 - C O P Y D E T A I L E D C O M P A N Y L E T T E R : 1 D R I V E R ’ S L I C E N S E : 1 - C O P Y C O P Y O F I N V I T A T I O N : 1 P O W E R O F A T T O R N E Y : 1 H O T E L C O N F I R M A T I O N : 1 B A N K S T A T E M E N T : 1 - C O P Y A L L N O N – U S P A S S P O R T H O L D E R S M U S T A L S O S U B M I T V A L I D P R O O F O F U . S . S T A T U S –
U . S . V I S A O R P E R M A N E N T R E S I D E N T C A R D .
F O R A L L U . S . V I S A H O L D E R S , P L E A S E B E S U R E T O A L S O S E N D A C O P Y O F Y O U R M O S T R E C E N T I - 9 4 ( V I S I T H T T P S : / / I 9 4 . C B P . D H S . G O V ) .
O T H E R : S E E N E X T P A G E S F O R M O R E D E T A I L E D I N S T R U C T I O N S .
PROC ESS ING FEES ( P E R A P P L I C A N T )
R E T U R N S H I P P I N G F E E S ( S E L E C T O N E ) R E G U L AR P R O C E S S T I M E : 5 TO 7 DAYS
P R I O R I T Y O V E R N I G H T $ 3 5 . 0 0
2 - D A Y L E T T E R $ 2 7 . 5 0
3 - D A Y L E T T E R $ 2 2 . 5 0
S A T U R D A Y L E T T E R $ 4 9 . 0 0
1 S T O V E R N I G H T L E T T E R $ 8 5 . 0 0
C O M M E N T S : R E V I S E D 7 - 1 7 - 2 0 1 8 J E N N
V I P S E R V I C E F E E : ( R E G U L A R P R O C E S S ) $ 9 5 . 0 0
C O N S U L A T E F E E : ( S E E N E X T P A G E )
M O N E Y O R D E R : $ 6 . 0 0
O T H E R F E E S :
A D D R E T U R N F E D E R A L E X P R E S S F E E :
T O T A L : ( N O P E R S O N A L C H E C K S P L E A S E )
Short-Term Visit China
(Commercial Business, Attending Conferences, Visiting Friends/Relatives)
If you are a permanent resident of the US or hold valid work authorization under E, G, L, O, H, P visa then please click here.
Required Documents
1. Applicant's valid passport, properly signed by the bearer (Please make sure that there is at least 1 page left in your passport for avisa to be affixed to.)
2. "VISA APPLICATION FORM TO ENTER JAPAN" (available here), completely filled out and signed by the applicant3. One photograph (2" x 2") attached to the visa application form4. Supporting documents from Japan (Please have your guarantor in Japan refer to www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/toko/visa/index.html
for details in Japanese)a. Reason for Invitation Format: English / Japaneseb. Detailed Schedule in Japan: Sample / Formc. Letter of Guarantee Format: English / Japanesed. Information on the Guarantor:
- If the guarantor is a Japanese national: (i) resident's card (JUMIN-HYO) issued by the local government within 3 months,(ii) employment verification and (iii) one of the following documents (The following documents must show the grossincome):(1) A tax payment receipt issued by the head of local government office (NOZEI-SHOMEISHO)(2) A certificate of tax payment issued by the Japanese revenue office (NOZEI-SHOMEISHO, FORM TYPE 2)(3) A final declaration of tax payment bearing the receipt seal of the Japanese revenue office (KAKUTEI-SHINKOKUSHO)
Notes: A collection of tax withholding statement (GENSEN-CHOSHU-HYO) is not acceptable.
- If the guarantor is a foreign national who has been granted 3 years residence in Japan: (i) certificate of alien registered matters (GAIKOKUJIN TOROKU GEMPYO KISAIJIKO SHOMEISHO) issued by the local government within 3 months (no alien registration card is accepted), (ii) employment verification and (iii) one of the following documents (The following documents must show the gross income): (1) A tax payment receipt issued by the head of local government office (NOZEI-SHOMEISHO) (2) A certificate of tax payment issued by the Japanese revenue office (NOZEI-SHOMEISHO, FORM TYPE 2) (3) A final declaration of tax payment bearing the receipt seal of the Japanese revenue office (KAKUTEI-SHINKOKUSHO)Notes: A collection of tax withholding statement (GENSEN-CHOSHU-HYO) is not acceptable.
5. Proof of sufficient funds to defray all the expenses while in Japan (e.g. applicant's most recent bank statement) If you are notpaying for your trip, a letter from the person/entity covering the cost of your trip is necessary.
6. Flight itinerary issued by travel agency or airline company (We advise you not to purchase your airline ticket until the visa is
approved.) Applicants intending to use write-your-own or companion ticket must present applicant's (or qualifying airline employee's) Employment Verification letter from the airline company, explicitly authorizing the applicant to use the ticket.
7. Immigration documents showing your legal status and permitting reentry into the U.S., such as permanent residency (green) cardor I-94 and valid US visa. (Students on a F-1 visa must present endorsed I-20 form and applicants on J-1 visa need to presentendorsed DS-2019/IAP-66 form.) If you do not intend to return to the U.S., visa to the next destination (if required) must be affixedto your passport before you apply for Japanese visa.Please note that in principle the Embassy of Japan in Washington DC does NOT accept an application from B-1 and B-2 U.S. visaholders. Those holders need to return to their home country in order to apply for a visa to enter Japan.
8. A photocopy of all the documents you are submitting.
The Embassy of Japan reserves the right to request additional documents if deemed necessary.The Embassy of Japan will not make copies, if you need original documents, please bring the original and one copy.
Review of your application may take anywhere from a few weeks to few months. Please allow sufficient time before your travel date to apply for your visa.
VISA / Residing in Japan
Exemption of Visa (Short-Term Stay)
As of December 2014, Japan has taken measures concerning the Visa Exemption Arrangements with 67 countries and regions as the chart below. Nationals and citizens of those countries and regions shown below are not required to obtain visas to enter Japan when their visits are tourism, commerce, conferences, visiting relatives/ acquaintances, etc. However, when foreign nationals engage in paid activities in Japan, or their periods of stay exceed those stipulated in each country’s arrangement of short-term stay, visas will be required to enter Japan.
Period of Stay The period of stay granted at the time of the landing permission will be "15 days" for Brunei, Indonesia, and Thailand, and "90 days" for other countries and regions.
67 Countries and Regions for Visa Exemptions (as of December 2014)
Asia Europe
Brunei (15 days) AndorraIndonesia ([Note1]) Austria([Note8])Malaysia ([Note2]) BelgiumRepublic of Korea BulgariaSingapore CroatiaThailand ([Note3])(15 days) CyprusHong Kong([Note4]) Czech RepublicMacao([Note5]) DenmarkTaiwan([Note6]) Estonia
North America Finland
Canada Former Yugoslav Republic of MacedoniaUnited States France
Latin America and the Caribbean Germany([Note8])
Argentina GreeceBahamas HungaryBarbados([Note7]) Iceland
Chile Ireland ([Note8])Costa Rica ItalyDominican Republic LatviaEl Salvador Liechtenstein([Note8])Guatemala LithuaniaHonduras LuxembourgMexico([Note8]) MaltaSurinam MonacoUruguay Netherlands
Oceania Norway
Australia PolandNew Zealand Portugal
Middle East Romania
Israel San MarinoTurkey([Note7]) Serbia
Africa Slovakia
Lesotho([Note7]) SloveniaMauritius SpainTunisia Sweden
Switzerland([Note8])United Kingdom([Note8])
([Note1]) For nationals of Indonesia (since December 1, 2014), visas are not required only for those who have registered ICAO-compliant ePassport to diplomatic missions of Japan in Indonesia (the embassy, consulates-general, or the consulate). Validity of the registration is three years period or until the passport expires, whichever comes first.
([Note2]) For nationals of Malaysia (since July 1, 2013), visas are not required only for holders of ePassport in compliance with ICAO standards. Those who do not hold such ePassport are advised to obtain a visa in advance, otherwise will be strictly examined and may be refused entry to Japan.
([Note3]) For nationals of Thailand (since July 1, 2013), visas are not required only for holders of ePassport in compliance with ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) standards.
([Note4]) For citizens of Hong Kong, visas are not required only for holders of Special Administrative Region (SAR) passport issued by the Hong Kong SAR of the People’s Republic of China or British National Overseas (BNO) passports who have the right of residence in Hong Kong.
([Note5]) For citizens of Macao, visas are not required only for holders of SAR passport issued by the Macao SAR of the People’s Republic of China.
([Note6]) For citizens of Taiwan, visas are not required only for holders of Taiwan passport which includes a personal identification number.
Machine-Readable Passport (MRP) in compliance with ICAO standards
ePassport in compliance with ICAO standards
([Note7]) For nationals of Barbados (since April 1, 2010), Turkey (since April 1, 2011) and Lesotho (since April 1, 2010), visas are not required only for holders of Machine-Readable Passport (MRP) or ePassport in compliance with ICAO standards. Those who do not hold an MRP or ePassport are advised to obtain a visa in advance, otherwise will be strictly examined and may be refused entry to Japan.
([Note8]) For nationals of those countries with visa exemptions permitting stays of up to 6 months under the bilateral visa exemption arrangements, those who wish to stay in Japan for more than 90 days are required to apply for an extension of the period of stay to the Ministry of Justice (Regional Immigration Bureau) before the period of permitted stay is to expire.
([Note9]) Nationals of Peru (since July 15, 1995) and Colombia (since February 1, 2004), are advised to obtain a visa in advance, otherwise will be strictly examined and may be refused entry to Japan.
MRP in compliance with ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) standards has certain individual information, which is able to be read by computer, entered on the identity page of the passport.
ePassport in compliance with ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) standards has IC chip that stores certain individual and biometric data including a digital image of the passport photograph. ePassport in compliance with ICAO standards has ePassport’s symbol on the front cover of the passport.
Please tick the appropriate box.
Please paste a photo here. (Do NOT staple.) The photo should be clear and identifiable, taken within the last 6 months.
Please provide the city, state/province and country in which you were born.
Please explain as concretely as possible.
Please write or select nationality or citizenship.
Surname should be capitalized.
Please write accurately.(Phone numbers should start from the area code.)
Please print or write in block letters
In case of a minor, parents or a legal representative can sign here.Please indicate the relationship (e.g. signed by mother).
Please tick the appropriate box.
For example, if there are humanitarian considerations that should be taken into account.
Please write accurately.(Phone numbers should start from the area code.)
VIP PASSPORT SERVICES, INC. 2 0 1 2 L ou i s i a n a S t r e e t H o u s t o n , T e x a s 7 7 0 0 2 713-659 -8472 1-800-856 -8472 Fax 713-659 -3767 We b s i t e : www.vippassports.com E m a i l : i n fo @ v i p p a s sp o r t s . c o m
Specializing in Visas, Passports, Document Legalization and Translations
POWER OF ATTORNEY
DATE:
I, ______________________________________(applicant) hereby appoint ____________________________________ (substitute) as attorney for submitting required documents for a visa application at the Consulate-General of Japan in Houston.
Applicant Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Substitute Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Signature of Applicant:________________________________________________________
VIP PASSPORT SERVICES, INC. 2 0 1 2 L ou i s i a n a S t r e e t
H o u s to n , T e x a s 7 7 0 0 2
713-659 -8472 1-800 -856 -8472 Fax 713 -659 -3767
We b s i te : www.vippassports.com E m a i l : v i p i n fo @v i pp a s sp o r t s . c o m
Specializing in Visas, Passports, Document Legalization and Translations
EXAMPLE OF A COMPANY LETTER OF GUARANTEE
DO NOT ATTENTION THIS LETTER TO VIP SERVICES!
DATE: _____________
EMBASSY/CONSULATE OF: ________________
GENTLEMEN:
MR. / MRS. (TRAVELER) IS ONE OF OUR EMPLOYEES WHO WAS HIRED ON
(LIST START DATE) AND IS ENGAGED AS (POSITION) FOR (COMPANY NAME) WITH THE
ANNUAL SALARY OF ????? . MR. / MRS. (TRAVELER) PLANS TO VISIT (CITY) FOR
THE PURPOSE OF (DETAILED EXPLANATION OF TRIP) WITH (COMPANY TO BE VISITED).
MR. / MRS. (TRAVELER) WILL BE DEPARTING THE UNITED STATES ON
(DATE) AND WILL BE STAYING FOR (LENGTH OF TRIP). OUR COMPANY,
(EMPLOYER), WILL GUARANTEE MR. / MRS. (TRAVELER) MAINTENANCE
AND WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS / HER WELFARE WHILE IN YOUR
COUNTRY. HE / SHE IS IN POSSESSION OF SUFFICIENT FUNDS FOR HIS / HER
STAY AND HAS PREPAID TRANSPORTATION TO RETURN TO THE UNITED
STATES.
WE WOULD BE VERY APPRECIATIVE IF YOU WOULD ISSUE MR. / MRS.
(TRAVELER) THE APPROPRIATE (SINGLE OR MULTIPLE) ENTRY BUSINESS VISA
AT YOUR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
THANK YOU,
(SUPERVISORS SIGNATURE)
PLEASE BE SURE THAT THE PERSON WHO AUTHORIZED YOUR TRIP SIGNS THIS LETTER. THE TRAVELER
SHOULD NOT SIGN THIS LETTER.