VISA

January 12, 2018	New Further revision of operations to optimize the refugee recognition system
July 5, 2017	Be Aware of Fraudulent Websites, Social Media and Emails Attempting to Extract Payments from Visa Applicants
February 17, 2017	Grand Opening of the Japan Visa Application Centre in Colombo, Sri Lanka
February 1, 2017	The Opening of Japan Visa Application Centre
June 15, 2016	PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT:Competitive Project Bidding on Processing Company for Visa-Issuance Related Work
	Attachment:Prospectus Attachment:Scoring Table for Visa Applicant Agents
May 26, 2016	Report of a Fraud Incident concerning Japanese Visa Applications (PDF)

             
1.         Name of the person who is offering the Competitive Project Bidding, his position and address:
 
             Koji Yagi (Mr.)
             Deputy Head of Mission and Chief Accounting Official
             Embassy of Japan
             No. 20 Srimath R.G. Senanayake Mawatha, Colombo 7
 
 
2.         Item for Competitive Project Bidding:
 
           Name of the Item:  Processing Company for Visa Issuance Related Work 
           *Please refer to the “prospectus” for details.
 
 
3.         Briefing Session
 
            Based on this Public Announcement, the Embassy will hold a briefing session for those organizations / individuals who are interested in
            submitting their written proposal. Those interested in participating in the briefing session may please confirm their presence for the same,       
            through e-mail addressed to ryoujivisa@co.mofa.go.jp by 17:00 hours, on  14^th July 2016.
 
           (1) Date of Briefing:               15^th July 2016  at 14:00 hours
 
           (2) Venue of Briefing:            Conference room (2F), Embassy of Japan
 
 
4.         Deadline for Submission of the Written Proposal
 
          (1) Deadline:                           15^th August 2016, by 14:00 hours
          Please either submit the written proposal in person, or send it through post to the following address. If sending by post, please make sure to 
          send it through registered post, and to ensure that the proposal reaches the Embassy before the prescribed deadline.
 
          (2) Contact:                             Consular Section, Embassy of Japan
                                                        No. 20 Srimath R.G. Senanayake Mawatha, Colombo 7
                                                        Tel: (011) 269 3831
           Officers in charge:                   Naoki Matsunaga(Mr.)
 
5.         Eligibility for Application
 
           (1) To have hub(s), including branch offices and others, in Colombo
 
           (2) To be able to successfully undertake and complete the contract, and not be in a position of financial insolvency/bankruptcy
 
           (3) Not to be applicable under the following conditions:
 
                 (i) To intentionally coarsen the services in the process of implementation of the contract, and/or to conduct improper performance
                      in terms of quality and quantity of the services related to the contract.
                (ii)To disturb fair competition, formation of fair prices, or to form partnerships/alliances with other entities to gain undue benefit, or to 
                     indulge in any kind of unfair/illegal practices.
              (iii)To prevent the successful bidder from concluding the contract.
              (iv)To prevent the execution of functions of officers who conduct supervision and/or inspection of the process of concluding the contract.
               (v) Not to implement the contract without any legitimate reasons
              (vi) To employ and/or engage the services of persons who are not permitted to participate in the competitive bidding process under this rule
                    (cf. No.5) as an agent, manager and/or employee
 
          (4) Not to have any past record of blacklisting/suspension/termination of services as notified/issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of
               Japan, Government of Sri Lanka, and/or other Embassies/High Commissions in Colombo.
 
 
6.         Miscellaneous
 
           (1) Those organizations/individuals who do not submit all the relevant documents before the deadline (cf. No.4 above) are not eligible to
                 participate in the project bidding process.
           (2) All expenses relating to the preparation and submission of the written proposal will have to be borne by those who submit the said
                 document. The submitted documents will not be returned, regardless of whether they are accepted or not.  
 
 
7.         Contact
 
           Embassy of Japan (Contact persons: Naoki Matsunaga(Mr.))
           No. 20 Srimath R.G. Senanayake Mawatha, Colombo 7
           Tel: (011) 269 3831
           E-mail: ryoujivisa@co.mofa.go.jp
 

● JAPAN VISA INFORMATION HOTLINE 

  English (24 hours, 365 days)                TEL 0112029104
  
※ This hotline is designated for visa applicants  residing in the Sri Lanka.
※  If you are calling from the Sri Lanka, you will be charged a domestic call fee for your call.
※ This hotline will only provide general information regarding Japanese Visa.
※ This hotline will not connect you to the visa section of the Japanese Embassy.

If you need to contact the Embassy in regards to pending visa application, please contact the Embassy directly during office hours.