Important Notice for Visa Applicants from Nepal
Important Notice for Japan Visa Applicants in Nepal
If you are applying for a Japanese visa in Nepal, please note that the procedure is different from that in many other countries.
In Nepal, most applicants cannot submit their visa application directly to the Embassy of Japan. Instead, visa applications are handled through VFS Global, the service provider designated by the Embassy of Japan in Nepal.
Background
In many countries, once a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) is issued in Japan, the applicant can apply for a visa directly at the Japanese embassy or consulate.
However, in Nepal, the Embassy of Japan states that visa applications and related inquiries are handled by VFS Global, and that the Embassy does not accept direct applications from individual applicants, except for diplomatic and official visas.
Visa Application Procedure in Nepal
- Obtain the COE from Japan, if your case requires one.
- Book an appointment through the VFS Global website.
- Prepare the required visa documents.
- Submit the visa application to VFS Global on the reserved date.
- VFS Global forwards the application to the Embassy of Japan.
- After the review is completed, receive your passport and visa, then prepare for travel to Japan.
Official guidance by the Embassy of Japan in Nepal
Processing Time
According to the Embassy of Japan in Nepal, visa issuance usually takes about 6 business days after submission to VFS Global.
However, if documents are incomplete or if careful examination is required, the review may take one to two months or longer. Applicants should therefore prepare and apply well in advance.
Key Reminders
- The Embassy of Japan in Nepal does not generally accept direct applications from individual visa applicants.
- For most applicants, VFS Global is mandatory.
- Appointment slots may become crowded during peak seasons, especially around student visa periods.
- Applicants should carefully check all required documents before submission.
Note on Pre-Entry Tuberculosis Screening
For certain Nepalese applicants, a TB Clearance Certificate may also be required when applying for a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) or a visa. However, this is not a Nepal-only rule, so it should be understood separately from the Nepal-specific VFS submission procedure.
Support from Tommy’s Legal Service
We support foreign nationals, families, and companies in Japan with COE applications, visa-related document preparation, and practical guidance for applicants in Nepal.
If you are unsure how to proceed with your Japan visa application from Nepal, please feel free to contact us.
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日系理化学機器輸入商社、日系センサーメーカー、外資系真空機器メーカー、外資系化学装置メーカーでの国内外業務を経て、令和2年度行政書士試験に合格。令和3年4月、トミーズリーガルサービス行政書士事務所を開業。
現在は入管業務（VISA・在留資格）を中心とした専門事務所として、外国人の雇用・受け入れ、企業の国際人材戦略、在留手続のオンライン申請支援を行う。
企業・個人いずれのクライアントにも寄り添い、迅速・丁寧で負担の少ない手続きをモットーとする。
また、国際業務の経験を生かし、英語での各種案内・申請支援にも対応。
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English:
After working in Japanese and foreign-affiliated companies in the fields of scientific instruments, sensors, vacuum equipment, and chemical processing machinery, I passed the national Administrative Scrivener examination in 2020 and founded Tommy’s Legal Service Administrative Scrivener Office in April 2021.
My practice is specialized in immigration procedures—visa applications, extensions, changes of status, and online filings for both companies and individuals. I support employers and foreign nationals with fast, accurate, and stress-free application processes.
English guidance and bilingual documentation are also available.
Hobbies: Motorcycles (Honda GB350C), touring, Uber Eats delivery, tennis, golf
