If either lives outside Japan, the Consulate will forward the petition to the INS office in Seoul, South Korea. For those eligible to apply for spouses in Japan, I-130 applications may be filed by mail or in person. OF-156 Supplement E form used. E visa applications should be submitted in advance by mail, courier, travel agent or authorized company representative. A stamped, self-addressed enveloped should be included.
Processing typically takes ten working days.
Applications generally take five working days to process Japan is a visa waiver country and persons coming for short visits do not need a visa.