After the final interview, how long does he/she need to wait for the visa?
At the time of interview, we require all applicants to provide a self-addressed, pre-paid envelope so we can return your passport and visa to you by mail. Processing and mailing time takes approximately one week, so please allow enough time before your intended date of departure. The “ExPack 500” can be purchased at convenience stores and post offices throughout Japan. Please note that all applicants must provide a local Japanese address. This includes members and dependents of the U.S. military, who must use their base’s local address if no other local address is available. Some cases may require additional processing. We recommend you do not make final travel plans until you have received your pasport and visa.
Applicants who have been deemed to be qualified for an immigrant visa will be directed to the Hong Kong Post Services window to arrange for delivery and to pay the postage fee. Hong Kong Post will deliver the passport and visa approximately 3-4 working days after the interview. The courier fee will be assessed per applicant and must be paid in cash. Please click here for more information on the courier service.
At the time of interview, we require all applicants to provide a self-addressed, pre-paid envelope so we can return your passport and visa to you by mail. Processing and mailing time takes approximately one week, so please allow enough time before your intended date of departure. The “LetterPack 500” can be purchased at post offices throughout Japan. Please note that all applicants must provide a local Japanese address. This includes members and dependents of the U.S. military, who must use their base’s local address if no other local address is available. Some cases may require additional processing. We recommend you do not make final travel plans until you have received your pasport and visa.
