The application for a Japan visa typically involves the presentation of several required documents to the Japanese Embassy, leading to a complex process. Feelings of uncertainty regarding the approval of your application are common.
To assist in monitoring your application, we have developed the VisaFast Japan visa status tracking tool, which facilitates real-time tracking of your visa application progress.
Important: The VisaFast Japan visa status tracker is accessible regardless of the channel through which you submitted your application, including direct submissions to the Japan Embassy or other authorized visa providers.
Checking the Status of Your Japan Visa Application Online
To monitor the progress of your Japan visa application, utilize the VisaFast tool as follows:
Step 1: Provide your application reference number and date of birth.
Step 2: Selecting the ‘Check Status’ option will display one of the subsequent results:
Approved: Confirmation of approval for your Japan visa application.
In Process: Indicates that your visa application is currently under review by Japanese visa authorities.
Rejected: Reflects that the Japanese visa authorities have declined your application.
Unknown: Indicates that the provided reference number or date of birth is not recognized.
Benefits of Employing the VisaFast Japan Visa Status Tracking Tool
VisaFast collaborates directly with Japanese immigration authorities, guaranteeing 100% precise, current updates regarding visa status.
This tool empowers applicants to monitor their visa status continuously and from any location—via smartphones or laptop computers.
Utilizing sophisticated technologies safeguards applicant data and restricts unauthorized access, offering enhanced security and reliability.
Processing Your Japan Visa After Approval
Following approval of your visa application, your Japan visa will be issued as either a physical sticker or stamp applied to your passport.
The following image provides a sample of a standard Japan visa:

Important Information: After a decision has been reached regarding your visa application, you will generally receive notification through email or SMS, prompting you to collect your passport from the designated visa application centre or arrange for delivery to your specified address.
What to Do When Your Japan Visa Application is Rejected
If your application for a Japan visa has been denied, a subsequent application may be submitted after addressing the stated reasons for denial.
Japanese visa issuance is typically contingent upon an applicant satisfying certain criteria; rejections frequently stem from the following factors:
- The provision of a passport lacking validity, rendering return travel to the applicant’s country of residence impossible.
- The submission of inaccurate, incomplete, or otherwise problematic supporting documentation.
- Discrepancies between the applicant’s stated purpose of visit, current status, and residency, compared to Japanese immigration regulations.
- Listing of the applicant under specific restrictions defined within Article 5, Paragraph 1 of the Immigration Control Act.
Utilize VisaFast, allowing our dedicated experts to manage your complete Japan visa application process, significantly decreasing the probability of a refusal.
Can I check my Japan visa status on the VisaFast tool for free?
Yes, the VisaFast Japan visa status tracking tool is available for free use.
What information do I need to check my Japan visa application status?
To monitor your Japan visa application’s progress, please provide your application reference number and date of birth.
My Japan visa status is still showing "in process." What can I do?
If your Japan visa status remains “in process,” several possibilities exist.
Within the Standard Processing Time: Typically, a Japan visa application requires five business days to complete. It is common for the status to indicate “in process” until this timeframe has elapsed.
Delayed Processing: Should the status persist unchanged beyond the standard processing period, examine your email’s spam or junk folder for potential notifications. If no updates are detected, please contact the visa support team through the application platform used for your submission.
Can I check my Japan visa status with passport number?
No, verification of a Japan visa status based solely on passport number is unavailable. An application reference number and date of birth are necessary for status inquiries.
Can I check my Japan visa status offline?
Please note: The Japanese Embassy currently does not offer status updates via offline communication channels.
Status tracking is exclusively available through the VisaFast tracker or the visa application centre’s website.