Travelling from Japan

Services for travellers from Japan

Use Japan as your default country to see routes, services and application guidance for travellers starting from Japan.

Services and information for Japan

Use these country services before choosing a destination or starting an application.

  • Visit visas

    Tourist, family visit, transit, business and medical short-stay guidance.

    Available 266 matching routes Reviewed: June 25, 2026

  • Study abroad

    Student visa evidence, funding documents, enrolment steps and work rights.

    Available 129 matching routes Reviewed: June 25, 2026

  • Work and immigration

    Work permits, skilled migration, sponsor evidence and family routes.

    Available 389 matching routes Reviewed: June 25, 2026

  • Documents for travellers

    Passport validity, photos, proof of funds, accommodation and supporting letters.

    Available 1327 matching routes Reviewed: June 25, 2026

  • Fees and processing times

    Government fees, appointment steps, biometrics and estimated route timelines.

    Available 1327 matching routes Reviewed: June 25, 2026

  • Guidance and support

    Local guidance, country-specific checks, application help and support options.

    Available 1327 matching routes Reviewed: June 25, 2026

  • Apply and track

    Prepare documents, start applications and track progress from one account.

    Available 1327 matching routes Reviewed: June 25, 2026

  • Japan to United Kingdom

    27 published policies Tourist, Student, Work / Immigration, Medical, Diplomatic, and Journalist

  • Japan to Australia

    25 published policies Tourist, Student, Work / Immigration, Transit, Business, Medical, and Diplomatic

  • Japan to Thailand

    23 published policies Tourist, Student, Work / Immigration, Transit, Business, Medical, Diplomatic, and Journalist

  • Japan to China

    22 published policies Tourist, Student, Work / Immigration, Transit, Business, Diplomatic, and Journalist

  • Japan to Canada

    20 published policies Tourist, Student, Work / Immigration, Business, Medical, Diplomatic, and Journalist

  • Japan to France

    18 published policies Tourist, Student, Work / Immigration, Diplomatic, and Journalist

Document and evidence guidance

Common document checks found in published route policies:

  • Passport requirement
  • Photo requirement
  • Bank statement requirement
  • Proof of funds requirement
  • Sponsorship letter requirement
  • Employment letter requirement
  • Travel insurance requirement
  • Accommodation proof requirement
  • Flight reservation requirement
  • Admission letter requirement
  • Invitation letter requirement
  • Police clearance requirement

Guidance and support for Japan

Country-specific guidance can include local document checks, appointment steps, payment options, official resources and application support.

Coverage and freshness

Published policies
1327
Countries covered
196
Categories
Tourist (266), Student (129), Work / Immigration (389), Transit (92), Business (196), Medical (77), Diplomatic (97), and Journalist (81)
Fees and processing
1299 fees, 1221 processing timelines
Last reviewed
June 25, 2026