Japan tourist visa without ticket for expat in Shanghai, China
I'll be in Shanghai under a business visa for 5 months. During the third month, I would want to travel to Hokkaido, Japan for one week break. I'm a Malaysian and I'll need to obtain a short-term tourist visa to enter Japan.
The validity of a Japan visa is three months, so obtaining the visa before leaving my home country is out of the question. So that leaves me with one option, which is to do it in China, specifically Shanghai.
Now here's the catch: I'll only be able to get my ticket after 90 days in China (it is paid for by the company), but I'll be traveling in 7 days time. So, is it possible to not have a confirmed ticket/booking and still get a advance visa?
Best Answer
Sounds like your main issue is whether or not you should apply for a Japanese visa before buying a plane ticket there. I would say this is the right way to go, and at worst you will be out the cost of the visa application fee.
Once you get your Japan visa, which you should apply for at least 2-4 weeks before you want to travel, then book your travel to Japan. Don't forget that there are a number of LCCs flying to Japan now, mainly to Osaka and Narita (Tokyo) and you can pick up another LCC from there to get a cheap return airfare to Hokkaido.
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Can Chinese go to Japan without visa?
Chinese passport-holders need a visa to go to Japan. The most common type of visa is the tourist visa though there are various types which vary in th reason for visiting and the length of stay. Travelers with passports issued by Hong Kong and Taiwan can enter Japan for periods of up to 90 days without a visa.How can I go to Japan without visa?
You must have a valid passport and an onward/return ticket for tourist/business "visa free" stays of up to 90 days. Your passport must be valid for the entire time you are staying in Japan.Do you have to quarantine in Shanghai?
Yes. All inbound passengers are required to quarantine for at least 14 days upon arrival.Can foreigners visit Japan?
Currently, all foreign nationals who wish to newly enter Japan need to apply for a visa except for those with re-entry permit.Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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