L-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
64,744
Total issued
Year over year
-34.9%
↓ Decrease
Peak year
6,023
2014 (full year)
Monthly data
| Year | Month | Issued |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | - | 2,327 |
| 2019 | - | 5,529 |
| 2018 | - | 5,486 |
| 2017 | - | 5,631 |
| 2016 | - | 5,729 |
| 2015 | - | 5,759 |
| 2014 | - | 6,023 |
| 2013 | - | 5,909 |
| 2012 | - | 5,627 |
| 2011 | - | 5,869 |
| 2010 | - | 5,311 |
| 2009 | - | 5,544 |
| 2008 | - | 6,821 |
| 2007 | - | 6,618 |
| 2006 | - | 6,725 |
| 2005 | - | 6,839 |
| 2004 | - | 8,156 |
| 2003 | - | 7,307 |
| 2002 | - | 8,093 |
| 2001 | - | 9,922 |
| 2000 | - | 9,613 |
| 1999 | - | 9,544 |
| 1998 | - | 10,085 |
| 1997 | - | 9,799 |