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ATTENTION The Consulate of Japan in Houston has started processing visas for travel to their Country. The processing time for the visa will take 5 to 7 days. In order to obtain a visa there are additional forms that will be required to complete in order to have the visa issued. You will be required to submit the additional information: 1.) Written pledge (PDF) attached (note: per the Japan visa hotline this must be filled out by the Japan company and the original must be submitted with the application.) 2.) Covid Testing 72 prior to departure with certificate format The links to the detailed information are listed below: https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page25e_000334.html Valid Format of “Certificate of Negative Test Result” | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan Upon entry/re-entry into Japan, negative COVID-19 test result conducted within 72 hours of the departure time is required. This format (Word) filled and signed by a medical institution is considered to be valid. So, in principle, please use this format. https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page22e_000921.html Application for Visa for foreign nationals eligible for Phased Measures toward Resuming Cross-Border Travel - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan Phased Measures toward Resuming Cross-Border Travel (PDF) Foreign nationals/people who are willing to enter Japan through “Residence Track” or “Business Track” of trial measures need a visa newly issued by Embassies or Consulates or Consular Office of Japan (for Taiwan, Taipei Kaohsiung offices of Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association) (hereinafter referred to as “Japan’s overseas ... www.mofa.go.jp Thank you, VIP PASSPORT SERVICES, INC.

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ATTENTION The Consulate of Japan in Houston has started processing visas for travel to their

Country. The processing time for the visa will take 5 to 7 days. In order to obtain

a visa there are additional forms that will be required to complete in order to

have the visa issued. You will be required to submit the additional information:

1.) Written pledge (PDF) attached (note: per the Japan visa hotline this must be filled out by the Japan company and the original must be submitted with the application.)

2.) Covid Testing 72 prior to departure with certificate format

The links to the detailed information are listed below: https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page25e_000334.html

Valid Format of “Certificate of Negative Test Result” | Ministry of

Foreign Affairs of Japan

Upon entry/re-entry into Japan, negative COVID-19 test result conducted within 72 hours of the

departure time is required. This format (Word) filled and signed by a medical institution is considered

to be valid. So, in principle, please use this format.

https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page22e_000921.html

Application for Visa for foreign nationals eligible for Phased Measures

toward Resuming Cross-Border Travel - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of

Japan

Phased Measures toward Resuming Cross-Border Travel (PDF) Foreign nationals/people who are

willing to enter Japan through “Residence Track” or “Business Track” of trial measures need a visa

newly issued by Embassies or Consulates or Consular Office of Japan (for Taiwan, Taipei Kaohsiung

offices of Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association) (hereinafter referred to as “Japan’s overseas ... www.mofa.go.jp

Thank you,

VIP PASSPORT SERVICES, INC.

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September 18, 2020Japanese

Japan has taken measures concerning the Visa Exemption Arrangements with 68 countries and regions as thechart below. But currently, in the following countries/regions, visa exemption measures have been suspended forthe time being, except for shaded countries/regions (Note 10), as a border measures against novel coronavirus(COVID-19). While the Visa Exemption Arrangements are taking effect, nationals and citizens of those countries and regionsshown 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 theirperiods of stay exceed those stipulated in each country’s arrangement of short-term stay, visas will be required toenter Japan.

Period of Stay The period of stay granted at the time of the landing permission will be "15 days" for Indonesia, and Thailand,“14 days” for Brunei, "30 days" for United Arab Emirates and "90 days" for other countries and regions.

68 Countries and Regions for Visa Exemptions

Asia Europe

Brunei (15 days) AndorraIndonesia (Note 1) Austria (Note 7)Malaysia (Note 2) BelgiumRepublic of Korea BulgariaSingapore CroatiaThailand (Note 2) (15 days) CyprusHong Kong (Note 3) Czech RepublicMacao (Note 4) DenmarkTaiwan (Note 5) Estonia

North America Finland

Canada North MacedoniaUnited States France

Latin America and the Caribbean Germany (Note 7)

Argentina GreeceBahamas HungaryBarbados (Note 6) IcelandChile Ireland (Note 7)Costa Rica ItalyDominican Republic LatviaEl Salvador Liechtenstein (Note 7)Guatemala LithuaniaHonduras LuxembourgMexico (Note 7) MaltaSurinam MonacoUruguay Netherlands

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Asia Europe

Oceania Norway

Australia PolandNew Zealand Portugal

Middle East Romania

Israel San MarinoTurkey (Note 6) Serbia (Note 2)United Arab Emirates (Note 8) Slovakia

Africa Slovenia

Lesotho (Note 6) SpainMauritius SwedenTunisia Switzerland (Note 7) United Kingdom (Note 7)

(Note 1) For nationals of Indonesia (since December 1, 2014), visas are not required only for those who haveregistered 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.

(Note 2) For nationals of Malaysia (since July 1, 2013), Thailand (since July 1, 2013) and Serbia (since May1, 2011) visas are not required only for holders of ePassport in compliance with ICAO standards. Those whodo not hold such ePassport are advised to obtain a visa in advance, otherwise will be strictly examined andmay be refused entry to Japan.

(Note 3) 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 NationalOverseas (BNO) passports who have the right of residence in Hong Kong.

(Note 4) For citizens of Macao, visas are not required only for holders of SAR passport issued by the MacaoSAR of the People’s Republic of China.

(Note 5) For citizens of Taiwan, visas are not required only for holders of Taiwan passport which includes apersonal identification number.

(Note 6) For nationals of Barbados (since April 1, 2010), Turkey (since April 1, 2011) and Lesotho (since April1, 2010), visas are not required only for holders of Machine-Readable Passport (MRP) or ePassport incompliance with ICAO standards. Those who do not hold an MRP or ePassport are advised to obtain a visain advance, otherwise will be strictly examined and may be refused entry to Japan.

(Note 7) For nationals of those countries with visa exemptions permitting stays of up to 6 months under thebilateral visa exemption arrangements, those who wish to stay in Japan for more than 90 days are requiredto apply for an extension of the period of stay to the Ministry of Justice (Regional Immigration Bureau) beforethe period of permitted stay is to expire.

(Note 8) For nationals of the United Arab Emirates (since July 1, 2017), visas are not required only for thosewho have registered ICAO-compliant ePassport to diplomatic missions of Japan (the embassy, consulates-general, or the consulate). Validity of the registration is three years period or until the passport expires,whichever comes first.

(Note 9) Nationals of Peru (since July 15, 1995) and Colombia (since February 1, 2004), are advised toobtain a visa in advance, otherwise will be strictly examined and may be refused entry to Japan.

(Note 10) Canada, United States of America, North Macedonia, Serbia, Chile, Australia, New Zealand,Turkey, Mauritius.

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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

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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

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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

EMAIL

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!

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SPECIALIZING IN VISAS, PASSPORTS, DOCUMENT LEGALIZATION AND TRANSLATIONS

JAPAN BUSINESS VISA NON-U.S . PAS SPORT HO LDER

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 I N V I T A T I O N : 1 - C O P Y 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 - C O P Y B A N K S T A T E M E N T : 1 - C O P Y S C H E D U L E O F S T A Y : 1 P I C K U P A U T H O R I Z A T I O N F O R M : 1 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 T O 7 D A Y S

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 5 - 2 1 0 9 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 S H I P P I N G 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 )

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JAPAN BUSINESS VISA NON-U.S. PASSPORT HOLDER

PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS 1.) ONE (1) PASSPORT

• MUST BE SIGNED • MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE BLANK VISA PAGE • MUST HAVE AT LEAST 6 MONTHS OF REMAINING VALIDITY

2.) CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE VISA APPLICATION

• PLEASE SEE PAGES 10 & 11 FOR EXAMPLES ON COMPLETING

3.) ONE (1) RECENT PASSPORT TYPE PHOTO (2x2)

4.) COPY OF MOST RECENT BANK STATEMENT

5.) COMPANY LETTER OF GUARANTEE (ORIGINAL) – PLEASE BE SURE LETTER INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING INFO – SEE EXAMPLE :

• APPLICANT’S POSITION • DURATION OF EMPLOYMENT • NATURE OF BUSINESS TRIP • CONTACT DETAILS OF INVITER (NAME, COMPANY, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER) • LENGTH OF STAY IN JAPAN • COMPANY’S FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR APPLICANT

6.) LETTER OF INVITATION FROM INVITING ORGANIZATION (SEE EXAMPLE)

7.) PROOF OF VALID U.S. STATUS (PLEASE SUBMIT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING): • NOTARIZED COPY OF FRONT/BACK OF GREEN CARD • ORIGINAL U.S. VISA AND I-94 (VISIT https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/)

8.) POWER OF ATTORNEY STATEMENT (HOUSTON JURISDICTION ONLY!)

9.) COPY OF ROUND-TRIP ITINERARY (MUST SHOW TRAVEL FROM THE U.S. TO JAPAN AND BACK TO THE U.S.) MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• APPLICANT NAME • CONFIRMATION NUMBER • AIRLINE, FLIGHTS AND ALL DEPARTURE/DESTINATION CITIES

CONTINUED

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10.) SCHEDULE OF STAY (SEE PAGE 16)

11.) COPY OF APPLICANT’S DRIVER’S LICENSE (TO VERIFY JURISDICTION)

12.) COMPLETED PICKUP AUTHORIZATION FORM (HOUSTON JURISDICTION ONLY)

13.) HOTEL CONFIRMATION

14.) CONSULATE FEE:

VISA TYPE CONSULATE FEE

SINGLE ENTRY $27.00 SINGLE ENTRY (INDIA PASSPORT) $8.00 SINGLE ENTRY (IRAN PASSPORT ) $45.00 MULTIPLE ENTRY (WHEN POSSIBLE) $55.00 MULTIPLE ENTRY (WHEN POSSIBLE, INDIA PASSPORT) $8.00 MULTIPLE ENTRY (WHEN POSSIBLE, IRAN PASSPORT) $91.00

VALIDITY: SINGLE ENTRY VISAS ARE USUALLY ISSUED FOR ONE ENTRY TO BE MADE WITHIN 3 MONTHS FORM THE DATE OF ISSUANCE. MULTIPLE ENTRY VISAS ARE USUALLY ISSUED FOR BETWEEN ONE AND FIVE YEARS FOR STAYS NOT TO EXCEED 3 MONTHS.

VISA EXEMPTIONS: PLEASE SEE NEXT PAGE TO VERIFY WHETHER OR NOT A VISA WILL BE NEEDED BASED ON APPLICANTS NATIONALITY.

REVISED 7-15-2019 JENN

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VISA / Residing in Japan Exemption of Visa (Short-Term Stay) July 1, 2017 As of July 2017, Japan has taken measures concerning the Visa Exemption Arrangements with 68 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 "30 days" for United Arab Emirates and "90 days" for other countries and regions.

68 Countries and Regions for Visa Exemptions (as of July 2017) Asia Europe

Brunei (15 days) Andorra Indonesia ([Note1]) Austria([Note8]) Malaysia ([Note2]) Belgium Republic of Korea Bulgaria Singapore Croatia Thailand ([Note3])(15 days) Cyprus Hong Kong([Note4]) Czech Republic Macao([Note5]) Denmark Taiwan([Note6]) Estonia

North America Finland Canada Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia United States France

Latin America and the Caribbean Germany([Note8]) Argentina Greece Bahamas Hungary Barbados([Note7]) Iceland Chile Ireland ([Note8]) Costa Rica Italy Dominican Republic Latvia El Salvador Liechtenstein([Note8]) Guatemala Lithuania

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68 Countries and Regions for Visa Exemptions (as of July 2017) Asia Europe

Honduras Luxembourg Mexico([Note8]) Malta Surinam Monaco Uruguay Netherlands

Oceania Norway Australia Poland New Zealand Portugal

Middle East Romania Israel San Marino Turkey([Note7]) Serbia United Arab Emirates([Note9]) Slovakia

Africa Slovenia Lesotho([Note7]) Spain Mauritius Sweden Tunisia Switzerland([Note8])

United Kingdom([Note8])

• ([Note1]) For nationals of Indonesia (since December 1, 2014), visas are not requiredonly for those who have registered ICAO-compliant ePassport to diplomatic missions ofJapan in Indonesia (the embassy, consulates-general, or the consulate). Validity of theregistration 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 forholders of ePassport in compliance with ICAO standards. Those who do not hold suchePassport are advised to obtain a visa in advance, otherwise will be strictly examined andmay be refused entry to Japan.

• ([Note3]) For nationals of Thailand (since July 1, 2013), visas are not required only forholders of ePassport in compliance with ICAO (International Civil AviationOrganization) standards.

• ([Note4]) For citizens of Hong Kong, visas are not required only for holders of SpecialAdministrative Region (SAR) passport issued by the Hong Kong SAR of the People’sRepublic of China or British National Overseas (BNO) passports who have the right ofresidence in Hong Kong.

• ([Note5]) For citizens of Macao, visas are not required only for holders of SAR passportissued by the Macao SAR of the People’s Republic of China.

• ([Note6]) For citizens of Taiwan, visas are not required only for holders of Taiwanpassport which includes a personal identification number.

• ([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

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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]) For nationals of the United Arab Emirates (since July 1, 2017), visas are not required only for those who have registered ICAO-compliant ePassport to diplomatic missions of Japan (the embassy, consulates-general, or the consulate). Validity of the registration is three years period or until the passport expires, whichever comes first.

• ([Note10]) 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.

Machine-Readable Passport (MRP) in compliance with ICAO standards 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.

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ePassport in compliance with ICAO standards 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.

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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

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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.)

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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:________________________________________________________

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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 IS ENGAGED AS (POSITION) FOR (COMPANY NAME). 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.

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(Year) (Month) (Day)

Schedule of Stay

The schedules of stay in Japan of the visa applicant and others are as follows:

Date Activity Plan Contact Accommodation

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