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April 2017 Consulate-General of Japan in Hong Kong Visa Application Procedure for Holders of Certificate of Eligibility Foreigners who would like to perform remunerative work in Japan or for long term stays over 90 days in Japan etc. which are for purposes other than that of temporary visitor, should apply for a “Certificate of Eligibility” in Japan at the Regional Immigration Bureau of Japan nearby before the visa application. 1 Who can submit a visa application? Hong Kong or Macau residents who are currently residing in Hong Kong or Macau are eligible to make visa applications here. (Note 1) Temporary visitors are not eligible for visa applications. Hong Kong or Macau residency visas as well as Hong Kong or Macau ID cards need to be shown. (Note 2) In principle, applicants must submit their visa applications to the Japan Visa Application Centre in person. Only family members (excluding minors) from the same residential address are permitted to make submissions on behalf of the applicant and relationship proofs such as marriage certificate or birth certificate have to be presented upon application. Even in the case of applying for family members, an application form must be signed by the applicant (for minors who are not yet in school, a parent may sign on his/her behalf). 2 Necessary Documents Please prepare the documents listed in 「List of Basic Documents to be submitted for