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Japan e-visa

An e-Visa is a visa issued online. Eligible residents can apply directly online or through an accredited agency. It allows one entry.

Ways to get a Japan e-visa

  2. Agency e-Visa for eligible residents

    eVisa

    Residents of Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Macau, Mongolia, Singapore, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates, of any nationality. Residents under the jurisdiction of the Japanese consulate in Jeju are excluded.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days.
    Entries
    Single entry.
    1. Check that you meet the residence rules.
    2. Apply through an accredited agency.
    Apply on the official website

  3. Agency e-Visa for Chinese nationals living in China

    eVisa

    Chinese nationals living in China.

    Stay
    Up to 15 or 30 days.
    Entries
    Single entry.

    Passports that qualify (1)

    1. Choose an accredited agency.
    2. Apply through the agency.
    Apply on the official website

  4. Package-tour e-Visa for Philippine nationals

    eVisa

    Philippine nationals living in the Philippines who join package tours organised by designated travel agencies.

    Entries
    Single entry.

    Passports that qualify (1)

    1. Choose a package tour organised by a designated travel agency.
    2. Apply through the agency.
    Apply on the official website

  5. Package-tour e-Visa for Vietnamese nationals

    eVisa

    Vietnamese nationals living in Vietnam who join package tours organised by designated travel agencies.

    Stay
    Up to 15 days.
    Entries
    Single entry.

    Passports that qualify (1)

    1. Choose a package tour organised by a designated travel agency.
    2. Apply through the agency.
    Apply on the official website

Who needs it

Travellers who need a visa and meet an online application route's residence or nationality rules may use an e-Visa.

How to apply

  1. Check whether your place of residence qualifies for direct online applications.
  2. Apply through the Japan e-Visa website.

What to bring

  • Your e-Visa issuance notice, displayed live on the designated website using a mobile device.

Good to know

  • Arrive by air or scheduled passenger ferry.
  • Use a mobile device to display the e-Visa notice on the designated website.
  • Screenshots, saved files and printed copies are not accepted as proof of the e-Visa.
  • Eligibility for several routes depends on where you live, rather than your nationality.
  • Some agency routes have shorter stays or require a package tour.

Questions

Do I need a e-visa for Japan?

Travellers who need a visa and meet an online application route's residence or nationality rules may use an e-Visa.

What are the ways to get a e-visa for Japan?

There are 5 options: Direct online e-Visa application (an online visa); Agency e-Visa for eligible residents (an online visa); Agency e-Visa for Chinese nationals living in China (an online visa); Package-tour e-Visa for Philippine nationals (an online visa); Package-tour e-Visa for Vietnamese nationals (an online visa).

Can I apply online for Japan?

Yes: Direct online e-Visa application, Agency e-Visa for eligible residents, Agency e-Visa for Chinese nationals living in China, Package-tour e-Visa for Philippine nationals and Package-tour e-Visa for Vietnamese nationals. Residents of the listed countries and territories, of any nationality.

How long can I stay on a Japan e-visa?

Up to 90 days for the direct online route.

What documents do I need for a Japan e-visa?

Your e-Visa issuance notice, displayed live on the designated website using a mobile device..

How do I apply for a Japan e-visa?

1. 1. Check whether your place of residence qualifies for direct online applications. 2. 2. Apply through the Japan e-Visa website.

What rules do I have to follow on a Japan e-visa?

Arrive by air or scheduled passenger ferry. Use a mobile device to display the e-Visa notice on the designated website. Screenshots, saved files and printed copies are not accepted as proof of the e-Visa.

Does my passport change whether I need a e-visa for Japan?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Japan visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a e-visa for Japan be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Japan e-visa rules?

On Japan's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

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