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VISA REQUIREMENTS

It is the sole responsibility of the attendee to take care of his/her visa requirements. Please access the link below and apply for an eVISA to enter Japan as a tourist:

The Japan eVISA system (electronic visa)

Please note that the visa application support service for SICOT 2026 is now closed. The Local Congress Secretariat is no longer able to prepare or issue visa support documents.

For further information about visa requirements and entry procedures for Japan, please visit the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan via the link below.

VISIT WEBSITE OF MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS IN JAPAN
E-VISA

 

If the eVISA option is not applicable, the Local Congress Secretariat is no longer able to prepare or issue visa support documents.

Important Notes

  • Completion of congress registration, including full payment for SICOT 2026, is mandatory in order to request visa support.

  • Detailed instructions and further information will be provided on screen after your registration has been successfully completed.

 

A letter confirming your participation in SICOT 2026 can be provided upon request. The invitation letter will be available after your congress registration has been confirmed.

 

Tip for visiting Japan

We recommend that all participants arriving from overseas complete the Visit Japan Web procedure in advance. Visit Japan Web is an online service for all travelers entering or returning to Japan, regardless of nationality (both foreign nationals and Japanese citizens). By registering your immigration and customs declaration information online in advance and presenting the generated QR code, you can complete arrival procedures more smoothly at the airport.

Visit Japan Web