Visitor visa processing time from Japan
How long IRCC currently expects a visitor visa application from Japan to take — the official estimate for this country, how it compares with the global average, and its recorded history.
Current IRCC estimate
Global average — visitor visa
Japan vs the world
Estimates are IRCC's published figures for applications made from Japan (source data updated October 21, 2026; our snapshot 23 Oct 2026). They are not a guarantee for any individual application — always confirm on the official IRCC processing-times page.
Visitor visa processing time from Japan history
We record IRCC's published estimates every day so this page can chart the trend over time. History is still being collected — the first snapshot was recorded on 23 Oct 2026 (55 days), and the chart will appear here automatically as soon as the next daily snapshots are in.
| Snapshot date | IRCC estimate | Days (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct 2026 | 55 days | ~55 |
Other permits from Japan
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