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Japan Visa & Visit Japan Web Online. Apply for your Visit Japan Web.
To enter Japan, US citizens need: a valid passport · Disembarkation Card for Foreigner / Declaration of Accompanied Articles and Unaccompanied Articles · Declaration of carrying-in/out of means of payment · Proof of Onward/Return Travel.
US passport holders need the Visit Japan Web — not a visa — to enter Japan. To enter Japan you need: a valid passport, Disembarkation Card for Foreigner / Declaration of Accompanied Articles and Unaccompanied Articles, Declaration of carrying-in/out of means of payment, Proof of Onward/Return Travel. We complete and submit your Visit Japan Web for you.
Japan Visa & Visit Japan Web Fees & Cost
Japan visa fees vary by passport nationality and visa type. The government fee is set by Japan and paid to them; our service fee is separate and covers expert review of your application before it is submitted. Fees below are for a US passport.
Visa type
Government fee
Max stay
Our service from
Japan Arrival Card (Visit Japan Web)
$0.00
90 days
$69.00
Japan Visa & Visit Japan Web Processing Time
Japan asks travellers to apply at least 0 days before arrival. Government processing usually takes 0 days, but governments do not guarantee a decision date, so apply as early as you can — applications are accepted well ahead of travel.
Our Standard, Rush and Emergency options set how quickly we review and file your application; the decision itself remains with the Japan government. Whichever you choose, we tell you the date your visa is guaranteed by — on time or your money back.
How It Works
How to Get Your Japan Visa & Visit Japan Web — Step by Step
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Apply online in 5–10 min
Complete our short guided form with your passport and travel details.
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Specialist reviews first
We check every detail against your passport before anything is submitted.
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We submit your Visit Japan Web
Filed with the Japan authorities on your behalf.
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Visit Japan Web by email
Your confirmation arrives in your inbox, ready for travel.
Full Requirements — VIE Intelligence Engine
Japan Visa & Visit Japan Web Requirements
Select a category below. All Japan visa data is updated daily from official government and embassy sources via our VIE Intelligence Engine.
Japan requires 4 documents for this application. Our system validates all of these automatically before submission.
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Travelers need a valid passport to enter Japan
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Travelers are recommended to register via email on the Visit Japan Web for immig
Required▼
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Travelers should consider:
-Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines;
-Routine vacci
Optional▼
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Travelers are recommended to have travel health insurance when traveling to Japa
Optional▼
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Passport valid 6+ months past entry
Critical▼
Passport validity, blank pages, dual nationality, and special rules — what Japan immigration checks before letting you in.
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Passport must be valid 6 months past entry
Critical▼
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Dual nationality rules
If applicable▼
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Emergency and damaged passports
FYI▼
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Israeli stamp in passport
Not an issue for Japan▼
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Criminal record impact
May affect▼
Entry ports, biometrics, wait times, and intel from our VIE border intelligence database.
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Japan e-Visa: designated entry ports only
Restricted▼
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Biometrics on arrival
Not required▼
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Social media screening
Not reported▼
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Typical immigration wait times
VIE Data▼
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Accommodation registration within 24 hours
Required by law▼
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Airline pre-board document checks
Varies by airline▼
Vaccinations, health insurance, and Japan's medication import rules.
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Yellow fever certificate
Not required from US▼
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Banned and restricted medications
Check before travel▼
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Travel health insurance
Strongly recommended▼
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HIV test requirement
Not required▼
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Health screening on arrival
Not active▼
Proof of funds, cash declaration limits, and duty-free allowances.
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Proof of sufficient funds
May be checked▼
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Cash declaration threshold: $10,000 USD
Declare if over limit▼
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Duty-free customs allowances
FYI▼
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Prohibited import items
Know before you pack▼
Essential laws and cultural rules from VIE practical intelligence data.
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Drone LawsBanned
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VPN UsageIllegal
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AlcoholRestricted
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CannabisIllegal — severe
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GamblingIllegal
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PhotographyMilitary areas banned
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LGBTQ+ safety and legal status
Legal, exercise discretion▼
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Drone rules
Registration required▼
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Tipping culture
Optional▼
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Emergency numbers & US Embassy
Save before you go▼
If you're connecting through another country on the way to Japan, check your transit visa requirements here.
Transit Country
Airside
Landside
US Visa Needed?
🇦🇪 UAE (Dubai/Abu Dhabi)
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇶🇦 Qatar (Doha)
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇸🇬 Singapore
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇯🇵 Japan
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇰🇷 South Korea
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇹🇭 Thailand
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇨🇳 China
⚠️ Varies
⚠️ 144hr only
Check first
⚠️ Transit rules change frequently. Always verify with your airline before booking.
What Japan requires when you depart — and the overstay penalties you really don't want to trigger.
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Exit visa required?
No — standard tourists▼
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Departure tax
Included in ticket▼
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Exit ban for unpaid fines
Know this▼
⚠️ Overstay Consequences
$8
Per day fine
24h
Grace period
3yr
Max ban
Possible
Deportation risk
🌏 Digital Nomad Status — VIE Data
Digital Nomad Visa
Not yet available
Remote-work authorisation
No dedicated category
Avg internet speed
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Monthly cost of living
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Coworking scene
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In-country extension
Not permitted
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Best visa strategy for digital nomads
Strategy▼
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Tax implications for remote workers
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Avoid These Mistakes
Why Japan Visa & Visit Japan Web Applications Get Rejected — And How We Prevent It
Our document review catches these before submission. Applications rejected due to our error are resubmitted at no charge.
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Passport expires within 6 months of entry
Airlines deny boarding and immigration refuses entry. The #1 cause of rejections.
✓ We verify passport validity before submitting
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Details don't exactly match your passport
A single character difference in name, DOB, or passport number causes rejection.
✓ We verify all fields match your passport scan
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Prior overstay or visa violation
Prior overstays are on record and may trigger automatic rejection. Tell us — we can advise.
✓ We guide you through handling prior violations
Why Choose Us
Japan Visa & Visit Japan Web: Expert Help vs Applying Directly
You can apply on the government portal for free. Here's why 500,000+ travelers paid us instead.
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Never rejected for a preventable mistake
73% of rejections are caused by 4 fixable errors. We check every application first. Rejected due to our error? We resubmit free.
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Government portal monitored 24/7
Japan's application system goes offline without warning. We watch it around the clock and submit the moment it returns — you never have to keep checking.
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Get your whole family right first time
Inconsistencies between family applications are a top rejection trigger. We manage all applications together.
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Human help for complex cases
Prior overstay? Dual nationality? A specialist handles your case personally. Avg response under 2 hours.
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30 years in business
Since 1992. 500,000+ customers. 11,700+ reviews on Trustpilot.
Official Advisories
Current Travel Advisories for Japan
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US State Dept
Exercise Normal Precautions
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UK FCDO
No special precautions
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Canada DFATD
Take normal precautions
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Australia DFAT
Exercise normal safety precautions
Quick Reference
Japan Visa & Visit Japan Web Requirements by Nationality
Select your passport above to personalise this table.
Nationals of 74 countries and regions on Japan's reciprocal visa-exemption list do not need a visa for tourism stays of 90 days or less (shorter for a few nationalities). Everyone else must get a visa, either the JAPAN eVISA (for a small list of eligible nationalities/residencies) or a standard visa from a Japanese embassy or consulate.
How long can I stay in Japan without a visa?
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Most visa-exempt nationalities may stay up to 90 days for tourism; Indonesia and Thailand are limited to 15 days, and Brunei and Qatar to 30 days.
Can I extend my visa-free stay beyond 90 days?
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In general no, except that nationals of Austria, Germany, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, who are exempt under bilateral arrangements allowing up to 6 months, may apply for an extension at a Regional Immigration Bureau in Japan before their 90-day permit expires.
Can North Korean passport holders visit Japan?
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No. Japan has banned the entry of North Korean nationals as part of its sanctions regime.
Does Japan offer a visa on arrival?
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No. Visas, where required, must be obtained in advance from a Japanese embassy, consulate, or through the JAPAN eVISA system; there is no visa-on-arrival option.
How much does a Japan visa cost?
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Following a fee revision effective 1 July 2026, a single-entry visa (including the eVISA) costs approximately ¥15,000, and a multiple-entry visa approximately ¥30,000; no fee is charged if the visa is refused.
What is the JAPAN eVISA and who can use it?
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JAPAN eVISA is an online system for a single-entry, tourism-only visa valid up to 90 days. It is open to foreign nationals who legally reside in Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, the UK or the USA (direct application), and to residents of several other countries/regions who must apply through an MOFA-accredited agency.
How much cash can I bring into Japan without declaring it?
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Anyone entering Japan carrying cash or other means of payment exceeding ¥1,000,000 (about $6,700) must declare it to Japan Customs.
Is Visit Japan Web mandatory?
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No. All foreign visitors must complete an immigration (disembarkation) declaration and a customs declaration, but this can be done on the free paper forms on arrival instead of pre-registering online with Visit Japan Web.
Social Proof
What Travelers Say About Our Japan Visa & Visit Japan Web Service
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reviews on Trustpilot
Common themes from Japan visa customers:
✓ Fast processing✓ Easy application✓ Caught my photo error✓ Approved first try✓ On-time delivery
PassportsAndVisas.com relies exclusively on official government sources for visa requirements. Our VIE Intelligence Engine cross-references multiple official sources daily to ensure accuracy.
▶Japan Official Immigration Portal. (Web). Official government portal
▶U.S. Department of State — Japan Travel Information. (Web). travel.state.gov
▶IATA Timatic — Visa & Health Requirements Database. (Web). iatatravelcentre.com
