Urgent inquiry: Our family is planning to travel to Japan for about 7-8 days. We have purchased tickets from Qingdao to Incheon, and then to Japan. Later, we noticed that we need a transit visa. How can we apply for it?

Hello, my family needs to apply for a transit visa to travel to Japan. The following are the steps:

  1. Prepare materials in advance: valid passport, round-trip air tickets, hotel reservation certificate, itinerary, proof of financial ability (such as bank statement), etc.

  2. Go to the Korean Embassy or Consulate in China to apply for a transit visa. You can choose the Korean Consulate in Qingdao or Incheon.

  3. Fill in the transit visa application form and pay the visa fee.

  4. Make an appointment for a visa interview and submit application materials.

  5. After passing the interview, wait for visa approval.

  6. After the visa is approved, receive the transit visa.

Please note that the specific application procedures and required materials may vary depending on the requirements of the Korean consulate. It is recommended that you consult the relevant consulate in advance for detailed information. Have a nice trip!