How To Apply For Japan Single-Entry Visa In Singapore

ABBEY: Our next destination is Japan so we checked the required documents and have them ready before our embassy appointment. We also booked our flights and hotels. But as soon as we check the appointment system, all slots are full (for Visa(Tourism)). 

We called their hotline but that move made is all the more nervous as we were not given any option but to wait for an opening or move our flight. What we did is send them a mail. Lo and behold they replied and gave us a link (under Visa(All other visa applications and services)) to book a slot. 

On the day of appointment, I got my queue number and wait for it to be called. The consul reviewed our documents and referred us for Multiple-Entry Visa instead of Single and got a feedback that I’m well prepared. Of course. I also got a comment that the place where we are about to stay looks nice. 

I was asked to come back after five days. We got approved for multiple entry and visa is free. The time for document review and visa releasing is shorter than me waiting for my queue number for twenty minutes. The service is fast and efficient as long as you come with complete documentation and in order.

How To Apply For Japan Single-Entry Visa In Singapore
Avoid OUR MISTAKES when Applying for a JAPAN VISA!

WILL: Do you think that Japanese Embassy has a straight forward required documents for your visa application? Well YES! They do have but Abbey witnessed that a huge number of applicants were lacking of 1 or 2 papers to submit to Japanese Consul. 

This is the link for the Documents required for visa application according to travel purpose. We followed Temporary Visit for Sight-seeing For Single Entry and this is the list and we highlighted it in RED the documents that mostly of the applicants were lacking: 

   1. A valid passport (Original)

   2. Visa application form (Original)

   3. Colored 4.5x4.5cm photo glued to the application form (Original)

   4. Front and Back identity card issued by Singapore Government (Photocopy) for Non-Citizens of Singapore 

   5. A clear print out of the SGWorkPass Mobile App which displays the latest pass information including the pass status, date of pass expiry/issue/renew/cancellation, occupation and name of employer (scanned within 5 days from application date)

   6. Certificate of Employment (Original) 

   7. Latest year notice of issued by IRAS Singapore

   8. Personal Savings accounts showing the holder's name current balance and latest 1 month's banking transactions.

   9. Letter of Sponsorship from sponsor

   10. Photocopy of document to prove relationship such as Marriage/Birth certificate

   11. Sponsor’s Income Tax Notice of assessment

   12. Sponsor’s passport (biodata page) and ID card (Photocopy)

   13. Flight Booking

   14. Schedule of stay (Daily activities)

All of the above should be printed in an A4 size paper. 

There are documents that has a downloadable format/samples in Japanese website, those were application form, schedule of stay, and letter of sponsorship. It is very straightforward all you need is to fill it up. Below are the screenshots of what we had given to the consul. 

How To Apply For Japan Single-Entry Visa In Singapore - Sponsorhip Letter

How To Apply For Japan Single-Entry Visa In Singapore - Daily Activities Sample

Please, please! Double check your documents. Consuls won’t accept your application if it is incomplete and the nearest printing store in Orchard is 15mins away from Japanese Embassy. 

If you have question, you can send us an email or just pm us in our facebook page! Happy Planning for your Japan Travel. 

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Embassy of Japan in Singapore

(W) https://www.sg.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_en/index.html

(H) 8:30AM to 4:00PM 

(A) 16 Nassim Road Singapore 258390

(T)(+65) 6235-8855

Counter Seating Kaunta Seki at Mitsuba Japanese Cheap Buffet - The Central Clarke Quay

ABBEY: As Christmas is nearing, me, Wilma and Chat planned our buffet Christmas dinner at Mitsuba.

And we got the best seat in the house; a bar seat (in front of the chef). We didn’t waste a minute and we immediately ordered via iPad all the Chef’s Choice items like Sashimi Moriawase (the swordfish is so tender), Sake Mentai Aburi, Ikura Sushi, Spider Temaki, and Wagyu Bifu Maki. My repeat orders are roast pork belly (yaki buta), ebi tempura, smoked duck (oh the layer of fat melts in your mouth), and Meltique Bifu (beef slice with garlic and salt). They also have ice cream; chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, and lychee flavors.

There are hundreds of choices so be sure to keep the orders coming but in moderation. I can say that we’ll definitely be back to this restaurant.

Counter Seating Kaunta Seki at Mitsuba Japanese Cheap Buffet - The Central Clarke Quay

WILL: Mitsuba is one of the renowned sushi buffet here in Singapore. If you’ll check the online reviews and the long queue outside their restaurant, you’ll be curious and persuaded to check and book a table with them. And I am one of the proud victim of my own curiosity. Haha. I purposely indicated that we want to be sitting in front of the chefs, and we were granted with our request. What is the pero of that? You can see them do their masterpieces and your order is super fast that they will just hand it out to you. No to a long waiting time. 

So how was it? I have told to Abbey, that is is a bank for the buck! The price of $56.90++ is totally worth it. We’ll be saving our 2 dinner trips in a sushi conveyor belts to eat here in Mitsuba. What you should not skip (sashimis are given) Spider and Unaki Temaki, Dobinmushi, the crunchy and melt in your mouth Yaki Buta, Ika Geso and Salmon Skin. 

Will surely coming back here and of course still requesting Mitsuba for counter seating. See you there!

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Mitsuba Japanese Restaurant

(W) https://www.mitsuba.com.sg/

(H) Mon-Sun: 11:30am-2:30pm (Last Order: 1:50pm), 6-10pm (Last Order: 9:20pm)

(A) 6 Eu Tong Sen Street #03-88 Clarke Quay Central, Singapore (T) 6227 0388

HUBER’S BUTCHERY THE BISTRO: CHEAP WITH A QUALITY STEAK IN SINGAPORE

ABBEY: Another restaurant to satisfy your steak cravings but not break the bank. I got medium-well hanger steak with sides of potato tartiflette (premium version of potato with cheese), corn and chimichurri sauce. 

My beef is tender and juicy; no tough part. And the corn kernels almost fall off the cob. As for the potato, it is blanketed by melted gruyere cheese. Adjacent to the restaurant is their butchery. Pick your choices of meat and take them home.

HUBER’S BUTCHERY THE BISTRO: CHEAP WITH A QUALITY STEAK IN SINGAPORE

WILL: Steak is one of the intimidating foods to eat. There are rules on how to cook the meat itself and etiquettes to follow while eating in a steakhouse. Well, that breaks your comfort zone if you are always prompted to dine in a fast food chain. Right? But here comes Huber’s Bistro located few steps away from Singapore Botanic Gardens. 

The Bistro's aura is friendly and accommodating. Not too casual but not too fancy either. It is like a diner ambiance that staffs are willing to go beyond to serve you and know you better. So how’s the steak? It is flavourful and definitely not came from a frozen meat. It is tender, milky and juicy! The price? Starts at $24! It is like you are buying a raw meat of 200grams. 

They have their own butchery that might explain their affordable pricing for the steaks. Ha! This is our favourite place for steaks right now! Visit them whenever you are Singapore Botanic Gardens

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HUBER’S BUTCHERY THE BISTRO

(W) https://www.hubers.com.sg

(H) Monday: Closed on all Mondays / Tuesday – Friday: 11.00am to 10.00pm / Saturday, Sunday & public holidays: 9.30am to 10.00pm 

(A) 22 Dempsey Road Singapore 249679

(T) 6737 1488