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Japan tourist visa

Many travellers can visit without a visa for 90 days. Some passports have shorter stays. Online visas and tourism visas issued through agencies are also available to eligible travellers.

Ways to get a Japan tourist visa

  1. Visa-free entry

    No visa needed

    Citizens of the listed countries and territories with qualifying ordinary passports.

    Stay
    90 days, except 30 days for Brunei and Qatar, and 15 days for Indonesia and Thailand.

  2. Single-entry tourism visa through an agency in mainland China

    eVisa

    Applicants in mainland China who meet at least one of the listed financial, credit-card, family or student conditions.

    Stay
    15 days.
    Valid for
    3 months.
    Entries
    Single entry.
    Fee
    CN¥715, excluding the travel agency service fee.
    1. Choose an authorised travel agency for the Japanese mission covering your household registration or residence.
    2. Provide proof that you meet at least one eligibility condition.
    3. Have the agency guarantee and submit your application.

  3. Three-year multiple-entry tourism visa through an agency in mainland China

    Visa needed

    Applicants in mainland China who meet one of the listed financial, family, travel-history or first-trip accommodation conditions.

    Stay
    30 days per visit.
    Valid for
    3 years.
    Entries
    Multiple entries.
    Fee
    CN¥1,430, excluding the travel agency service fee.
    1. Choose an authorised travel agency for the Japanese mission covering your household registration or residence.
    2. Provide proof that you meet at least one eligibility condition.
    3. Have the agency guarantee and submit your application.

  4. Five-year multiple-entry tourism visa through an agency in mainland China

    Visa needed

    Applicants in mainland China with at least CN¥500,000 yearly income and/or enough assets, or their family members.

    Stay
    90 days per visit.
    Valid for
    5 years.
    Entries
    Multiple entries.
    Fee
    CN¥1,430, excluding the travel agency service fee.
    1. Choose an authorised travel agency for the Japanese mission covering your household registration or residence.
    2. Provide financial proof or proof of the qualifying family relationship.
    3. Have the agency guarantee and submit your application.

Who needs it

Travellers who do not qualify for visa-free entry need a visa.

Who doesn't

Citizens of the listed countries and territories can enter without a visa, subject to passport rules. Most receive 90 days; Brunei and Qatar receive 30 days; Indonesia and Thailand receive 15 days.

What to bring

  • A qualifying passport.
  • Taiwan passports must include a personal identification number.
  • Hong Kong and Macau eligibility applies to Chinese citizens holding the relevant Special Administrative Region passport.

Good to know

  • Leave within the permitted stay unless an extension is granted.
  • Do not overstay or work illegally.
  • Citizens of Austria, Germany, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Switzerland and the United Kingdom may apply to extend their stay to a maximum of six months.
  • Online visa options are described under Japan e-Visa.
  • JESTA, an online travel permit for visa-exempt visitors, is a future plan aimed at introduction by 2030.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Japan?

Travellers who do not qualify for visa-free entry need a visa. Citizens of the listed countries and territories can enter without a visa, subject to passport rules. Most receive 90 days; Brunei and Qatar receive 30 days; Indonesia and Thailand receive 15 days.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Japan?

There are 4 options: Visa-free entry (no visa at all); Single-entry tourism visa through an agency in mainland China (an online visa); Three-year multiple-entry tourism visa through an agency in mainland China (a visa from an embassy); Five-year multiple-entry tourism visa through an agency in mainland China (a visa from an embassy).

Who can go to Japan without a tourist visa?

Citizens of the listed countries and territories with qualifying ordinary passports.

Can I apply online for Japan?

Yes: Single-entry tourism visa through an agency in mainland China. Applicants in mainland China who meet at least one of the listed financial, credit-card, family or student conditions.

How long can I stay on a Japan tourist visa?

Usually up to 90 days for visa-free entry; some passports receive 30 or 15 days.

What documents do I need for a Japan tourist visa?

A qualifying passport.; Taiwan passports must include a personal identification number.; Hong Kong and Macau eligibility applies to Chinese citizens holding the relevant Special Administrative Region passport..

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

Leave within the permitted stay unless an extension is granted. Do not overstay or work illegally.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist 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 tourist 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 tourist 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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