Shōganji Zen Retreat

Citizens of certain countries, for example India, Mexico, Bangladesh, Thailand, etc. may need assistance form us to get a travel visa for Japan.  This assistance typically includes a formal invitation from us and other documentation. Before contacting us about visa application assistance, please determine if Japan requires you to apply in advance for a visa at all, or if you can simply apply on your own at your closest Japanese embassy or consulate.

IF YOU DO REQUIRE OUR ASSISTANCE WITH OBTAINING A VISA…

WE CAN provide visa assistance such as written invitations, document completion, and confirmation; BY EMAIL, OTHER ONLINE or DIGITAL MEANS, and by TELEPHONE CALL.

WE CANNOT and DO NOT provide visa assistance such as written invitations, document completion, and confirmation; BY MAIL, COURIER SERVICE, or that require us to handle, print, mail, or deliver any ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS of any kind.

PLEASE CHECK YOUR REQUIREMENTS IN ADVANCE.

DEPOSITS WILL NOT BE REFUNDED FOR FAILED VISA APPLICATIONS.

For further information on using any of these options, just ask.