J-2 Visa Issuances for Japan
Monthly issuance data by nationality from State Dept.
How to use this data
What this shows: Monthly visa issuances for your country and visa type over time.
How to leverage it: See if momentum is improving or worsening. Use recent months to decide timing; compare with consulate breakdown for where to apply.
Caution: Issuance is not appointment availability. Data may be delayed.
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Last 12 months
30,706
Total issued
Year over year
-29.8%
↓ Decrease
Peak year
2,750
2011 (full year)
Monthly data
| Year | Month | Issued |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | - | 1,243 |
| 2019 | - | 2,725 |
| 2018 | - | 2,657 |
| 2017 | - | 2,589 |
| 2016 | - | 2,671 |
| 2015 | - | 2,693 |
| 2014 | - | 2,647 |
| 2013 | - | 2,741 |
| 2012 | - | 2,688 |
| 2011 | - | 2,750 |
| 2010 | - | 2,652 |
| 2009 | - | 2,650 |
| 2008 | - | 2,796 |
| 2007 | - | 3,002 |
| 2006 | - | 3,035 |
| 2005 | - | 3,282 |
| 2004 | - | 3,368 |
| 2003 | - | 3,707 |
| 2002 | - | 3,736 |
| 2001 | - | 4,109 |
| 2000 | - | 4,405 |
| 1999 | - | 4,200 |
| 1998 | - | 4,160 |
| 1997 | - | 3,955 |