Updated on JUL2019

Temporary Visit for Sight-seeing Up To 90 Days (Single or Double-entry)

Temporary visits refer to short-term stays not exceeding 90 days for purposes of tourism or sightseeing. However,
this visa does not permit income deriving or profit making activities.

Applicant can apply for a Double-Entry visa if he/she has to make two trips to Japan within a 6-month period for
such purposes.

Important Notes:

 Arrange your documents in the order according to the checklist

 All documents should be printed or photocopied on A4-sized paper
 Separate all the application documents into individual sets
 Submit photocopies of documents as specified in our requirements, submitted documents would NOT be
returned
 NO staples/pins/paper clips used on documents
 The Embassy reserves the rights to request for other additional documents whenever it deems necessary.
 A Letter of Authorization is necessary when the application is made on behalf by Travel Agent/Company
Staff/Friend (other than direct family member)

Documents to be submitted by applicant 

1 A valid passport (Original)
 with 2 blank visa pages
2 Visa application form (Original) [SAMPLE]
 one for each applicant (included minor/child)
 form must be completed (fill in ‘N/A’ where appropriate), dated and signed by applicant (for minors who are
unable to sign, a parent may sign on his/her behalf)

Note:
Applicants who are nationals of the Russian Federation or the Newly Independent States (NIS), are required
to furnish 2 sets of ORIGINAL application forms.
3 Recent color photo taken within 6 months (Original)
 4.5cmx4.5cm or 3.5cmx4.5cm and affixed to application form (by glue only)
 full faced, front-facing with head straight, unedited, sharp with white/light background (no shadow or object
shown in background)
 print out using normal A4 paper is not acceptable

Note:
Applicants who are nationals of the Russian Federation or the Newly Independent States (NIS), are required
to furnish 2 same ORIGINAL photos.

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4 Certification of Employment / Student (Original) [SAMPLE]
 letter issued by employer/school within one month of application
 scan/email/photocopy of the letter is not acceptable

 Certification of Employment should include issuance date, letterhead (with company name, address and
contact number), salary, job position, date of joined, purpose of journey, the party responsible for the travel
expenses, and company representative’s signature, name and title.
 applicants going for Company Incentive Trip where expenses will be paid by company, please provide
together with a photocopy of the company’s Business Registration Profile from ACRA (issued within 3
months) and the Certification of Employment should be signed by one of the owners/directors stated in the
Business Registration.
 Employment contracts should not be submitted

 Certification of Student should include issuance date, letterhead (with school name, address and contact
number), term of enrollment, and school representative’s signature, name and title.

OR

For self-employed (Photocopy)

 applicants with a registered business in Singapore, please provide a photocopy of the Business Registration
Profile from ACRA (issued within 3 months) together with applicant’s PERSONAL savings account bank
statement (refer to item No.5).

Note:
This requirement is exempted if the applicant is unemployed, a primary/secondary school student who
travelling with his/her parents. However, students who are above secondary school or travelling by
themselves (e.g. travelling alone, with friends or on school trips) will still be required to submit this
certification.

5 Updated bank statement/bank passbook (Photocopy)

 PERSONAL savings accounts showing the account holder’s name, current balance and latest 1-month's
banking transactions.
 Internet-banking statements may be accepted on the condition that attached an official bank document
carrying the account holder's name and account number reflected on the same page to proof the ownership.

Note:
Singapore PRs are exempted from submitting personal bank statements if they can produce a valid
Certification of Employment (item No.4). However, this is not applicable for those who act as a Sponsor for
other applicant.

6 Flight booking (Photocopy)

 reservation/tentative booking issued by airline/travel agent with passenger’s name, booking number and
flight details.
 showing round trip departing from and terminating in Singapore (eg. SG-MNL-JPN-MNL-SG).
 Company incentive trip should include the package tour details/brochure issued by the travel agent
 the traveling date should be within 3 months from the date of application for SINGLE-ENTRY visa
application.

Note: TWO round trips flight booking are required for DOUBLE-ENTRY visa application (traveling dates
should be within 6-months from the date of application).

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 7 Identity card issued by Singapore Government (Photocopy)
 Front and back photocopies of Singapore PR I.C., Employment Pass (EP), S Pass (SP), Work Permit (WP),
Dependent Pass, Student Pass or Long-Term Visit Pass, etc.
 New pass card issued with QR code without variable employment information, please submit a front and
back photocopy of the pass together with a clear print out of the SGWorkPass Mobile App which displays
the latest pass information including the pass status, date of pass expiry/issue/renew/cancellation,
occupation and name of employer (scanned within 5 days from application date) [SAMPLE]
 NS personnel should submit a photocopy of their SAF 11B
 PR below 15 years of age not in possession of an identity card may submit a photocopy of the re-entry
Permit Form 7 instead.
 photocopies of the card must be CLEAR to read, NOT reduced in size and without missing information

Note:
The validity of the pass should cover the trip to Japan and the return to Singapore. Otherwise, an IPA (In-
Principle Approval) letter stating the approval period issued by Singapore Government is necessary for the
application.
8 IF the applicant is a Retiree, Unemployed, Homemaker, Student or Minor

Please submit sponsorship documents a) to d) below for the financial support of travel expense
a) Letter of Sponsorship from sponsor (eg. spouse, parents, child, siblings, etc) [SAMPLE]
b) Photocopy of document to proof relationship such as Marriage/Birth certificate (for immediate
family member)
c) Sponsor’s 1-month bank statement (refer to item No.5)
d) Sponsor’s passport (biodata page) and ID card photocopy (refer to item No.7)

Note: This requirement applies to Singapore PR as well.

9 Letter of authorization (Original) [SAMPLE]

 when application is made on behalf by a proxy

If necessary, we might ask for additional documents apart from the documents mentioned above. Please take
note that visas are issued at the discretion of the Embassy; an application does not guarantee approval.

[SAMPLE] Form/Format
1. Visa Application Form
2. Certification of Employment/Student
3. SGWorkPass Mobile App (Sample print out)
4. Letter of Sponsorship
5. Letter of authorization

Useful Link:
1. SGWorkPass Mobile App