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Japan Entry Requirements: What Your Passport Needs

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.

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No Visa Required for US Citizens

US citizens can visit Japan visa-free for up to 90 days. Simply arrive with a valid passport — no application, no fees, no waiting.

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Do I need a visa for Japan?

US passport holders can enter Japan with a valid passport. 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.

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Japan Visa 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

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Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Routine vacci

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Travelers are recommended to have travel health insurance when traveling to Japa

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Passport valid 6+ months past entry

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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

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Why Japan Visa 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.

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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

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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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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 Requirements by Nationality

Select your passport above to personalise this table.

Passport	Visa Type	Gov Fee	Max Stay	Processing	Our Total
🇺🇸 United States	No visa	Free	90 days	Instant	—

Questions & Answers

Japan Visa FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Japan as a tourist?

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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.

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Japan visa requirements for other passport holders

Visa eligibility, fees and available visa types vary by passport. Choose your nationality for Japan visa requirements specific to you.

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📋 Sources

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

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