❌ 1. Submitting Incomplete or Wrong Documents
Many applicants forget small but essential items like:
Not attaching bank statements or expired ones
Missing pages in passport copies
Not signing the visa application form
Tip: Always use the latest official checklist and double-check every item before submission.
❌ 2. Applying for the Wrong Visa Type
Some people apply for a tourist visa while actually planning to study or work. This is a big red flag for the embassy and can lead to a permanent rejection.
Tip: Match your visa type with your real purpose:
Tourist = sightseeing or visiting
Student = studying full-time
Work = having a job offer or COE
❌ 3. Fake or Altered Documents
This is serious. Submitting fake bank statements, job letters, or COE can lead to:
Speaking from real examples, a person who applied for work visa to work as a chef in a fake restaurant in Japan. The Japan immigration office contacted the staff numbers enlisted for that restaurant and found it to be fake. That individual was permanently blacklisted to apply again.
Tip: Honesty is key. Even if your financial documents are limited, it’s better to explain than to fake.
❌ 4. Insufficient Financial Proof
Visa officers want to know if you can afford your:
Many applicants fail to show enough funds or use a low-balance bank account.
📌 Tip: Ideally show around 10–15 lakh NPR in balance (or equivalent in Japanese yen) with recent transactions.
❌ 5. Ignoring Language or COE Requirements
Especially for student or work visa:
📌 Tip: Prepare early for language tests and apply only after receiving your COE.
❌ 6. Translating Documents Incorrectly
Nepali documents like marriage certificates or academic records need to be:
Usually, translation takes time (depending the availability of language professor). so, apply well in advance.
📌 Tip: Avoid Google Translate. Use a reliable translation service or embassy-approved format.
❌ 7. Last-Minute Application Rush
Some students or workers wait until the last moment — only to find their documents are missing or COE delayed.
📌 Tip: Apply at least 1–2 months in advance, especially during exam seasons or travel peaks.
❌ 8. Assuming Visa Approval = Guaranteed Entry
Even if your visa is approved, immigration officers at Japanese airports make the final decision.
📌 Tip: Carry all important documents when flying — including COE, school letter, return ticket, etc.
Final Thoughts
Applying for a Japan visa is not complicated — but you must be careful, honest, and prepared. Avoid these mistakes, and your chances of success will rise significantly.