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

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?

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?

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?

No. Japan has banned the entry of North Korean nationals as part of its sanctions regime.

Does Japan offer a visa on arrival?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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 for New Zealand Citizens

To enter Japan, New Zealand citizens need: a valid passport · embassy · 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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Quick Facts

Japan Visa — Key Facts for New Zealand Citizens

Visa Required

Yes

Visa Type

Embassy

Gov Fee

$100

Max Stay

90 days

Processing

5–15 days

Passport Validity

6+ months

Entry Type

single

What You Need

New Zealand citizens traveling to Japan need

✓A valid New Zealand passport
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✓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

Available Visas

Japan Visa Types for New Zealand Citizens

Temporary Visitor Visa - Tourism (Single-entry)

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$249

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Temporary Visitor Visa - Tourism (Multiple-entry)

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Overview

Japan Visa for New Zealand Citizens — What You Need to Know

New Zealand citizens need a visa for Japan. To enter Japan you need: a valid passport, embassy, 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.

Visa Policy

Japan Visa Policy for New Zealand Citizens

Japan's visa policy for New Zealand citizens requires advance application before travel. The embassy visa process requires submission to the nearest Japan consulate or embassy. The government fee of $100 is set by Japan immigration authorities and is subject to change. PassportsAndVisas.com monitors policy updates daily and will notify you of any fee changes after your application is submitted.

New Zealand citizens should apply for their Japan visa at least 18 days before departure to allow time for processing and any document corrections. Rush processing is available for travelers with imminent departure dates. The Temporary Visitor Visa - Tourism (Single-entry) is issued, and the 90-day stay period begins on arrival.

Travel Context

Traveling to Japan from New Zealand — What to Know Before You Go

Planning a trip to Japan from New Zealand involves a few key logistics beyond the visa. Direct flights are available from major New Zealand hubs to Japan's main international airports, with flight times varying depending on your departure city. We recommend booking refundable tickets until your visa is approved — PassportsAndVisas.com's service fee is charged only after visa approval, so you are not committed financially before your visa is confirmed.

Passport preparation is the most important step. Your New Zealand passport must have at least 6 months of validity remaining beyond your departure date from Japan, and at least 2 blank pages for entry stamps. If your passport is expiring soon, PassportsAndVisas.com can expedite New Zealand passport renewal — often faster than standard government processing times.

Once your Japan visa is approved, you will receive a PDF confirmation by email. Print this document and carry it with your passport — some Japan border officials require a physical copy, even for eVisas. Save a digital backup on your phone as well. Your visa details will also be linked to your passport number in Japan's immigration database.

Application Guide

What New Zealand Citizens Need Before Applying

Applying for a Japan visa as a New Zealand citizen through PassportsAndVisas.com takes 5–10 minutes online. You will need your New Zealand passport (valid for 6+ months), a digital passport photo meeting Japan's exact specifications, and your travel dates. Our system guides you through each field and flags potential errors before submission.

The most common reason New Zealand citizens face Japan visa rejection is passport photo non-compliance. Japan requires a white background, the size shown on the government portal dimensions, taken within the last 6 months, with no glasses. Our proprietary photo-check system automatically validates your photo against Japan's requirements before we submit — catching the errors that cause the majority of preventable rejections.

After submission, your application is reviewed by a New Zealand-specialist on our team — someone familiar with the specific patterns that trigger scrutiny for New Zealand passport holders. We submit to Japan Immigration within 2 hours of receiving your complete file. You will receive email updates throughout the process, and your approved visa PDF will be delivered to your inbox — typically within 5–15 business days.

How It Works

How New Zealand Citizens Get a Japan Visa

Apply online in 5–10 min

Guided form with real-time photo and passport validation. Takes under 10 minutes.

We review your application

We catch errors specific to New Zealand applications — photo specs, name matching, passport validity — before submission.

We submit for government processing

Submitted directly to Japan Immigration. Email updates throughout. We handle any follow-up.

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Full Requirements — VIE Intelligence Engine

Everything New Zealand Citizens Need to Know About Japan Visas

All Japan visa data for New Zealand passport holders is updated daily from official government sources.

Japan requires 4 documents for New Zealand citizens. Our system validates all of these automatically before submission.

Avoid These Mistakes

Why New Zealand Citizens Get Japan Visa Rejections — And How We Prevent It

Our document review catches these before submission. Rejected due to our error? We resubmit at no charge.

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Passport expires within 6 months of entry

Airlines and Japan immigration refuse entry. This is one of the most common preventable rejection reasons.

✓ We verify passport validity before submitting

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Details don't exactly match passport

A single character difference in name, DOB, or New Zealand 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 New Zealand applicants.

✓ We guide you through handling prior violations

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Never rejected for a preventable mistake

Most refusals come from a handful of fixable errors. We check every application before it is filed.

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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.

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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 New Zealand case personally. Avg response under 2 hours.

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Questions & Answers

Japan Visa FAQ for New Zealand Citizens

Yes. New Zealand passport holders need a visa to travel to Japan. The options available are Temporary Visitor Visa - Tourism (Single-entry), Temporary Visitor Visa - Tourism (Multiple-entry). Applications are made through an embassy or consulate.

📋 Sources

PassportsAndVisas.com relies exclusively on official government sources for visa requirements. Our VIE Intelligence Engine cross-references multiple official sources daily.

▶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

Other Passport Holders

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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