Situations in which visa is not issued:

Visas will generally not be issued to those who have the following circumstances or are suspected of doing so.

The passport held by the applicant is not authentic and valid

The application content is untrue

Have been sentenced to more than one year in prison

Those who have been involved in criminal activities such as drugs, marijuana, stimulants, prostitution, etc.

Those who stayed in Japan illegally and were forcibly deported but have not yet completed the period of inadmissibility

Purpose of going to Japan and entry management regulations Those who are inconsistent with the "permitted activities" stipulated in

The purpose of traveling to Japan is inconsistent with the relevant laws and regulations on entry permission in the Immigration Control Act

It is considered that damage may be caused after entry Activities in the interest of Japan or the public interest

In addition, the Embassy will not disclose the specific reasons for visa rejection. This is because answering the specific reasons for visa refusal in individual cases will allow some people with improper purposes to want to enter Japan for themselves or others to maliciously use this information to inquire about the review status, which will affect the subsequent appropriate visa review and even bring disrepute to Japanese society. Safety and security may have a negative impact, so please understand.

In addition, after being refused, you may not apply again for the same purpose within 6 months.

Extended information:

What are the principles and standards for visa issuance?

In principle, applicants who meet all the following conditions and meet the conditions for visa issuance can obtain Japan Entry visa.

(1) Hold a valid passport and ensure that you have the right or qualification to return to your home country or re-enter the country of residence.

(2) All information submitted during application is true and correct.

(3) The activities carried out in Japan or the status and period of stay are in accordance with the provisions of the [Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act] (Government Decree No. 319, 1977. Hereinafter referred to as the [Immigration Control Act]) The status of residence and period of stay are consistent.

(4) Does not violate the provisions of Article 5, Paragraph 1 of the [Immigration Control Act].

Consulate General of Japan in Guangzhou: Visa to Japan