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A New Passport Is Not a Direct Reason for Rejection
A new passport simply means you have no travel history. For Japan visa purposes, this is a reference factor, not an absolute deciding criterion.
If your employment, finances, and itinerary are solid, many first-time applicants with new passports are still approved on the first submission.
Three Factors That Compensate for No Travel History
- Stable employment or a transparent long-term income source.
- Strong finances appropriate to the scale of the trip.
- Short, clear itinerary focused on popular cities like Tokyo, Osaka, or Kyoto.
Common Mistakes to Avoid in a First Application
- An overly ambitious itinerary with constant movement across many regions.
- Inconsistent booking dates.
- Borrowing a savings book but unable to explain the source of funds.
- Basic errors in the form such as occupation, phone number, or address.
Safe Route Suggestion
- A 5–7 day trip to 1–2 main cities with clear bookings is generally easier to evaluate.
- For a first trip abroad, prioritize a concise, logical application rather than trying to 'embellish' it excessively.
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