Introduction

As of today, July, 4 2023 (Tuesday), some foreign nationals who wish to newly enter Japan will be required to apply for a visa, except for those with a re-entry permit.
The Support Office is managed under the supervision of the Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association (CESA), the host of the TOKYO GAME SHOW 2023, to help trade visitors (exhibitors, the press, and Business Day visitors) who participate in the show from abroad in obtaining a visa.
Please proceed to the Application Form after thoroughly confirming all the information hereunder.
For information on countries and regions requiring visas to enter Japan, please refer to the website below or contact the Japanese Embassy/Consulate in your area.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ web page pertaining to a visa
https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html

Announcement

Due to the many number of requests we have been receiving,
we have decided to extend the deadline.
Applications will now be accepted until 17:00 on September 4th (Monday).
Please apply as soon as possible. Thank you.

Support fee　16,500 yen per person (including tax)

*The fee includes preparation of necessary documents required for visa application and responding to inquiries by e-mail.

*It does not include the actual visa fee, which should be paid in the currency of the country (region) in which the Embassy / Consulate General is located.

*Only credit card payments are accepted.

“TGS Entry Japan Support Office(c/o Kinki Nippon Tourist Co., Ltd.)”
Division Sales Sports Wellness
E-mail：knt-ecc706@or.knt.co.jp
Office hours: Monday – Friday 10:00 – 18:00 (JST)
Closed on: Saturdays, Sundays, and Japanese national holidays

Accommodation Plan for Foreigners　★Sales will begin on 7/5(Wed)

Accommodation plans are available for foreign guests.
*You can apply even if you don't apply for visa support documents.
Reservations for accommodation are accepted from September 19th to September 23.
If you wish to make a reservation, please apply from the following link.
https://biz.knt.co.jp/tour/2023/7/tokyo_game_show/hotel/
Please note that the number of hotel rooms is limited.
When the rooms are fully booked, we will stop accepting applications.

1. Documents required for a visa application

Invitation letter
Letter of guarantee
Schedule of stay
Details of inviting (receiving) company/organization

In addition to the above 4 support documents, an applicant must fill out and submit a visa application form with a photo attached.
For details, please visit the following website:
https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html
In addition to the above, please check your passport date of expiry.
The number of days remaining in your passport required for visa application varies depending on your nationality.
Please check with your local Japanese embassy/consulate for details.

The Support Office will prepare the above 4 documents and send them to each applicant by e-mail (PDF files).
In some countries you may be requested to submit the original documents, in which case the Support Office will send the documents by DHL with a separate delivery fee to be paid by credit card in addition to the support fee. It may take more than 2 weeks for delivery, therefore, please contact the Consular Section of the Embassy or Consulate General of Japan nearest you for more information as early as possible.

2. Deadline for support documents

Monday, September 4th(Application may be accepted upon available basis)
Please allow yourself enough time as the processing period for visa issuance may take 2 weeks after submitting the application documents depending on the Embassy/Consulate General.
Also, there are certain Japanese Embassies/Consulates around the world that are very difficult to make reservations due to the large number of reservation requests.

3. Japan’s border control

If you enter Japan after midnight Japan time on April 29th, valid vaccination certificate or pre-departure test is not required.

Valid Vaccination Certificate	Pre-departure Test	On-arrival Test	Isolation
NOT Required	NOT Required	-	-

References: COVID-19: Current Japanese Border Measures
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/covid-19/bordercontrol.html

4. Other useful websites

Visit Japan Web *Recommendation
Visit Japan Web is a service that allows you to perform arrival procedures "immigration ", "customs ", and "Tax-free shopping service":
https://www.digital.go.jp/en/services/visit_japan_web-en/
Japan tourism agency
https://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/en/links.html
Guide for when you are feeling ill in Japan
https://www.jnto.go.jp/emergency/eng/mi_guide.html

Notes

*After checking below items ☑ , please move on to the application form.

Fill out the application form correctly without falsification.

Should there be any changes to your schedule of stay after obtaining a visa, report to the Japanese Embassy/Consulate where you obtained the visa.

This This Visa is a short-term Visa. The visa requirements and types vary depending on nationality and length of stay, and some countries may change their visa procedures without prior notice.
Please contact the Japanese Embassy or Consulate in advance.

TGS Entry Japan Support Office will not be held responsible for any visa not being issued due to reasons attributable to the customer or the country where the visa application was accepted.

The Office will not be held responsible in the event that the requested visa type is not issued or the visa is denied as a result of the visa examination.

Please note that refunds are not available after payment is completed.

Applications are accepted even if you have a business-related stay after the Tokyo Game Show.
In that case, after pledging to the application form ,please put on the remarks of your schedule details.
However, please note that it is not possible to know whether Visa will be given.

I have read the above, agreed and understood it.

Application Form