Visa requirements

Japan

General visa requirements for travelling to Japan. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.

Have a specific passport country? Check your specific route.

Tourist visa (Visa-Free Short-Term Stay (6 months))

Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026

Visa free

• Maximum stay: 180 days
• Fee: Free
• Entry: Single entry

Eligibility

• Nationality

  Must hold a valid passport from Austria, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, or the United Kingdom.

  Eligible countries: Austria, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, United Kingdom

• Purpose of visit

  Tourism, business meetings, visiting friends/family, attending conferences, or other non-income-earning activities only.

  Includes

  • Tourism
  • business meetings
  • family visits
  • conferences

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6

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Tourist visa (Visa-Free Short-Term Stay (90 days) - Brazil)

Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026

Visa free

• Maximum stay: 90 days
• Fee: Free
• Entry: Single entry

Eligibility

• Nationality

  Must hold a valid Brazilian ePassport (ICAO-compliant).

  Eligible countries: Brazil

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6

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Tourist visa (Short-Term Stay Visa (Tourist Visa))

Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026

Embassy required

• Maximum stay: 90 days
• Processing time: 5 working days
• Fee: 3,000 JPY
• Validity: 3 months
• Entry: Single entry

Eligibility

• Nationality

  All nationalities not covered by visa exemption arrangements with Japan.

• Purpose of visit

  Tourism, visiting friends/relatives, attending events. No paid employment.

  Includes

  • Tourism
  • visiting friends/relatives
  • attending events
• Financial

  Must demonstrate sufficient funds to cover travel and living expenses during stay.

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6

• Photo

  Count: 1; Specifications: 45mm x 45mm, white background, taken within 6 months, no glasses

• Bank statement

  Minimum balance: Sufficient funds to cover stay, generally 50,000-100,000 JPY per week; Months required: 3

• Employment letter

  Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.

  Must include leave approval: Yes; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: Yes

• Accommodation proof

  Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.

  Accepted types: Hotel booking, host address, ryokan reservation; Must cover full stay: Yes

• Flight reservation

  Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.

  Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: Yes

• Application form

  Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

  Form name: Visa Application Form to Enter Japan; Form url: https://www.mofa.go.jp/files/000124525.pdf

• Travel itinerary

  Provide an itinerary showing travel dates, destinations and planned accommodation.

  Must include addresses: No; Must include dates: No

How to apply

1. Document gathering

   Gather all required documents including passport, photos, financial evidence, itinerary, and accommodation proof.

2. Online application

   Complete the visa application form. Japan eVISA system available for some nationalities at https://www.evisa.mofa.go.jp/

3. Document submission

   Submit application and documents to the nearest Japanese Embassy, Consulate-General, or authorized visa agency.

4. Fee payment

   Pay visa fee at time of collection. Single-entry: ~3,000 JPY. Multiple-entry: ~6,000 JPY. Some nationalities exempt.

5. Processing wait

   Standard processing takes 5 working days. Complex cases may take 1 month or more.

6. Visa collection

   Collect visa from the embassy/consulate or authorized agency. Visa must be used within validity period.

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Tourist visa (Visa-Free Short-Term Stay (90 days))

Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026

Visa free

• Maximum stay: 90 days
• Fee: Free
• Entry: Single entry

Eligibility

• Nationality

  Must hold a valid passport from one of the 68 visa-exempt countries/regions. Some nationalities require an ICAO-compliant ePassport.

  Eligible countries: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Korea (Republic of), Latvia, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Uruguay

• Purpose of visit

  Short-term stay for tourism, business, conferences, family visits, or other activities not involving paid employment.

  Includes

  • Tourism
  • business
  • conferences
  • family visits

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6

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Tourist visa (Visa-Free Short-Term Stay (15 days))

Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026

Visa free

• Maximum stay: 15 days
• Fee: Free
• Entry: Single entry

Eligibility

• Nationality

  Must hold a valid Indonesian or Thai passport. ePassport (ICAO-compliant) required.

  Eligible countries: Indonesia, Thailand

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6

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Tourist visa (Visa-Free Short-Term Stay (30 days))

Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026

Visa free

• Maximum stay: 30 days
• Fee: Free
• Entry: Single entry

Eligibility

• Nationality

  Must hold a valid Bruneian or Qatari passport.

  Eligible countries: Brunei Darussalam, Qatar

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6

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Tourist visa (Working Holiday Visa)

Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026

Embassy required

• Maximum stay: 365 days
• Fee: Free
• Validity: 12 months
• Entry: Single entry

Eligibility

• Nationality

  Must hold passport from one of 31 countries/regions with working holiday agreements: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, South Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Uruguay.

  Eligible countries: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Canada, Chile, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Korea (Republic of), Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Province of China, United Kingdom, Uruguay

• Age

  Must be between 18 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the time of application. For Australia, Canada, South Korea, and Ireland: 18-25 years (extendable to 30 by mutual agreement).

  Max age: 30; Min age: 18

• Health

  Must be in good health.

• Criminal record

  Must have no criminal record.

• Financial

  Must have sufficient funds for initial living expenses and return transportation.

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 12

• Photo

  Count: 2; Specifications: 45mm x 45mm, white background, taken within 6 months

• Proof of funds

  Accepted forms: Bank statement, traveler's checks; Minimum amount: Varies by nationality; generally equivalent of 2,000-3,000 USD or return airfare plus living expenses

• Travel insurance

  Coverage area: Japan; Minimum coverage: Adequate for hospitalization and repatriation

• Flight reservation

  Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.

  Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: Yes

• Application form

  Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

  Form name: Working Holiday Visa Application Form; Form url: https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/w_holiday/index.html

• Cover letter

  Explain the purpose of travel, travel dates, who will pay, and why you will leave before the visa or permission expires.

How to apply

1. Document gathering

   Prepare application form, passport, photos, financial evidence, cover letter explaining plans, and travel insurance proof.

2. Document submission

   Submit application in person at the Japanese Embassy or Consulate in your country of nationality.

3. Processing wait

   Processing typically takes 1-2 weeks.

4. Visa collection

   Collect visa from the embassy/consulate. Must enter Japan within the validity period (typically 3-12 months from issue).

This information is provided for general guidance only. Visa requirements can change frequently and may vary by nationality. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for assistance.