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For foreign residents in Japan who want to invite their families and friends, here's how to help them obtain a tourist or short-stay visa.
NOTE: Check first the List of Countries with Visa Exemption. If you're family or friend is not exempted, then read the rest of this post.
1. Send the following documents to your family or friend who plans to visit Japan:
Note: The visa applicant should be the one to submit these documents to the Japanese embassy.
a. Residence Certificate
This is a certificate stating that you're living in Japan. You can get it from the City Office where your residency is filed. Last year, it costs about 500 Yen. You can get it in less than 10 minutes.
In Hamamatsu, there's a machine that prints this certificate. It's located inside the Entetsu supermarket at the Hamamatsu Station.
b. Tax Certificate or Bank Certificate
These certificates are proofs that you can financially support your visitor. The tax certificate can be obtained from the city office just like the residence certificate. Request the bank certificate from your own bank. This also costs 500 Yen and takes a few minutes to get.
