Citizens of Canada can get a Japanese visa in two ways - "organic" and "system M". To obtain a visa to any of these methods, you must have a guarantor residing in Japan. The guarantee can only be a person possessing the nationality of Japan, or foreigners with permanent resident status (Permanent Resident), a resident of a long term (Long Time Resident) and a special resident. I. Normal system There are two ways to apply for a visa. In the first case, the applicant at the time of and together with the application must provide the following documents. The invitation sent by the guarantor. Certificate of seal registration (not required if the inviting party is the organization and is printed on the invitation of the organization). 2 complaints about the visa. 2 photographs measuring 45 mm by 45 mm, made not later than 6 months prior to application. Passport (copy not accepted). As a rule, consular office requires originals of the documents referred to in paragraph 1 and 2, but sometimes they are accepted provided they are readable, if the guarantor passed them by fax. In the second case, the applicant at the time of and together with the application must provide the following documents. The letter sent by the guarantor and guarantee an invitation. The program of stay in Japan. Materials, confirming the purpose of entry into Japan. Proceedings of the inviting party (the guarantor). 2 complaints about the visa. 2 photographs measuring 45 mm by 45 mm, made not later than 6 months prior to application. Passport (copy not accepted). The consulate requires 1 original i5 copies of the documents mentioned in paragraphs. 1 - 4. In addition, if the applicant intends to receive any compensation in Japan, staying in Japan for more than 90 days, then he must obtain a guarantor of the following documents. Certificate of Conformity "Certificate of Eligibility" (guarantor or agent of the applicant, located in Japan must first obtain a certificate by contacting the Immigration Service of the Ministry of Justice). A letter guaranteeing the invitation and your stay in Japan (1 original and 5 copies), Certificate of Conformity (6 copies). In the case of an application for a visa in one of these schemes, you need to leave time for at least 3 weeks from the date of application before the proposed date of entry into Japan. In addition, the certificate of conformity is also required persons applying for a visa to artistic activity, but the other required documents are different. As a rule, the applicant must submit all documents independently of consulates, however, if he lives far away, either by illness or other reasons can not do this, you may be receiving documents from a trusted person with power of attorney signed by the applicant. Note that the guarantor is the originator of documents, samples of which he can also get in the proper service Japanese Foreign Ministry. II. The system of "M" for Japanese visa system "M" is used only for business purposes, or participation in international scientific conferences and other meetings, participate in exchanges between governments, limits the length of stay in Japan 90 days of receipt and does not imply any remuneration during the stay. You can also get a double entry visa. In this case the term is limited to 15 days. During the day the visa is the third day, starting from the day after the filing of a petition for a visa (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Japanese holidays, and Russia). Documents to be prepared by the applicant. 2 complaints about the visa. 2 photographs measuring 45 mm by 45 mm, made not later than 6 months prior to application. Passport (copy not accepted). Documents, which shall prepare and send the applicant a guarantor, who is in Japan. A letter guaranteeing the invitation and accompanying documents - 1 original and 2 copies. Financial instruments (not available if the inviting party - joint stock company incorporated in the stock market, state and public, with a special status and non-profit entities). Certificate of conformity, if the guarantor is the head of the central ministries and departments, or the professor or his assistant at the university. Unregistered organizations must provide evidence of its own charter and charitable activities. Materials and program of the conference or exchanges if the purpose of travel is to participate in these activities. In exceptional circumstances permitted the filing of such documents as a letter guaranteeing the invitation, and others in the form of copies to 3 copies, but in this case, the guarantor must provide the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 1 original and 2 copies of these documents. In this issue of visas to the above dates are not guaranteed. The guarantor may also receive samples of the relevant Service Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.