IMMIGRANT VISAS
All non-U.S. citizens who want to live in the United States permanently must obtain immigrant visas.
The American Embassy in Tokyo and the Consulate General in Naha are the only posts in Japan that issue immigrant visas. Individuals wishing to file immigrant visa petitions
must arrive at the Consulate between 8:30 A.M. and 10:00 A.M. Monday through
Thursday. Only individuals living in Okinawa and Amami Island may apply in Naha. Final
immigrant visa applications (including interviews and issuance ) are by
appointment only. PLAN AHEAD! Please request interview appointment dates at
least 6 weeks in advance. Fax your request to our office at 098-876-4243.
The request needs to include the name of applicant, maiden name of applicant if
applicable, phone number, fax number and PSC or departure dates to the U.S. The
Consulate is closed on American and Japanese holidays. Detailed
information is available a the U.S. Embassy Tokyo Visa Information Line at
03-5354-4033. There is a fee for this service.
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