Visa Application Declaration

With regards to visa inquiries, you can contact “Foreign Residents Support Center (FRESC) MOFA Visa Information” or “the Japan Visa Information Hotline” listed on the website of the Embassy or Consulate General of Japan. Due to the complex nature of visa requirements, we are UNABLE to respond to visa-related inquiries made through this website at the moment. We advise you to contact the Consular Section of the Embassy or Consulate General of Japan nearest you for more information and advice.

All foreign nationals/people who reside in the following countries/region and are required to obtain a short-term visa on visiting Japan are eligible to apply for a visa online from March 27, 2023. Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, U.S.A.

NLPIR organizing committees hereby reiterates that we are NOT authorized to assist any Visa application works. We, here includes the organization itself, all conference secretariats, international liaisons and any individuals or parties related to NLPIR. It is clearly stated on all websites that no other documents would be provided except the Invitation Letter issued by the Conference Committee Board. We understand there're some embassies require Letter of Guarantee. Hence, we'd like to emphasize that Letter of Invitation is different from Letter of Guarantee.

Letter of Invitation

A Letter of Invitation is a proof that your paper submission and registration application are accepted by the conference committees board. It perhaps could help with your visa application. However, it does not guarantee you a visa.

Letter of Guarantee

A Letter of Guarantee is an individual/party agrees to be legally and financially responsible for your staying during your visit in the country you're going to. NLPIR does not and will not provide such document. In conclusion, please take note that NLPIR does not issue organization registration letter, guarantee letter, schedule of staying letter, local sponsor letter, governmental format invitation letter, and etc. Any violation of the NLPIR visa application regulations is absolutely not tolerant. Should your application be denied, NLPIR cannot change the decision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, nor will we engage in discussion or correspondence with the MOFA or the Embassy on behalf of the applicant. The registration fee cannot be refunded when the VISA application of individual being denied. Your understanding and compliance are appreciated.