VISA

To secure IUPAP sponsorship, the organizers have provided assurance that EP2DS-18/MSS-14 will be conducted in accordance with IUPAP principles as stated in the ICSU-Document "Universality of Science" (sixth edition, 1989) regarding the free circulation of scientists for international purposes. In particular, no bona fide scientist will be excluded from participation on the grounds of national origin, nationality, or political considerations unrelated to science.

As of May 2009, Japan had taken measures concerning the waiver of visa requirements with 61 countries and regions. You can check if you need VISA when applying for landing permission at a port of entry in Japan at the website of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. If you need VISA, please contact your nearest Japanese diplomatic mission for particular details.

If you need VISA, we will help you to supply the following documentation. Please download this request form. After filling all the required items, please send the form by email. For the details of documentation, please contact your nearest Japanese diplomatic mission.

The documentation is prepared in Japanese including a detailed plan for the entire period of your stay. The documentation will be mailed to you provided that you have registered your profile. After receiving the documentation, please bring it to the Japanese diplomatic mission for the VISA application.