Who can use the Japan eVisa?

The eVisa is available to eligible visa-required ordinary-passport holders who live in specified countries or regions. Some locations require application through an accredited agency.

What is the Japan eVisa valid for?

The current JAPAN eVISA route is a single-entry short-term visa for tourism. The standard route can permit a stay of up to 90 days, with shorter periods for specified nationalities.

Can I show a screenshot of my Japan eVisa?

No. Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says eVisa travellers must display the live Visa Issuance Notice in an internet environment at the airport; PDF files, screenshots and printed copies are not accepted for that display.

Japan travel requirements

Japan visa and entry requirements

Check the visa and entry requirements for Japan based on your passport and trip, then continue to the correct official route.

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Select your passport country to see the visa and entry requirements that may apply for Japan.

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Check visa and entry requirements based on your passport and destination.

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Japan allows visa-free short stays for specified passport holders and provides visa routes for travellers who need permission before travel. The JAPAN eVISA system is available to eligible visa-required applicants based on both nationality and place of residence.

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Check your requirements

First check whether your passport qualifies for Japan's short-term visa exemption. If you need a visa, the official eVisa may be available for single-entry tourism depending on where you live; other short-term purposes follow the relevant mission's visa process.

Who needs a visa or travel document?

Visa and entry requirements for Japan depend on passport, purpose, intended stay and, for the eVisa route, place of residence. Check the official source linked with the relevant option for the current rule that applies to you.

Japan eVisa eligibility is not based on nationality alone; the applicant's place of residence and passport type also matter.

For work, study, residence or other travel purposes, check the relevant government requirements separately.

Other visa and entry options

Other options may apply depending on your passport, travel purpose and intended stay:

Japan visa and entry options

Compare the documents that may apply to your trip, including who they are for, permitted stays and processing guidance.

Electronic single-entry short-term visa

Japan eVisa

Visa-required ordinary-passport holders who meet the residence and application conditions published for the JAPAN eVISA system.

Allows

Short-term tourism only.

Validity

The eVisa is a single-entry short-term visa for tourism with a permitted stay of up to 90 days, with shorter stay periods for specified nationalities.

Entries

Single entry

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days for the standard route; specified nationality groups receive shorter periods as published by Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Official processing guidance

Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that visa processing takes approximately one week when all requirements are met, but additional review can take longer.

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You can also apply directly through the official government website without paying our service fee. Government fees may still apply.

Short-term visa

Japan Short-Term Stay Visa

Visa-required travellers who are not using the eVisa route or who are visiting for another permitted short-term purpose.

Allows

Short stays for tourism, business, visiting friends or relatives and other permitted non-remunerative activities.

Validity

The validity and entry conditions shown on the visa issued apply.

Entries

Single or multiple entry depending on eligibility and visa issued

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days for a short-term stay, subject to the visa and landing permission.

Official processing guidance

Processing is approximately one week when all requirements are met, but can take longer if additional examination is required.

Apply on the official government website

What to prepare

Have these details and documents ready before you apply. Additional documents may be requested depending on your passport, travel purpose or application.

The passport that will be used for travel

Current contact, itinerary and accommodation information

A compliant photograph where the application requests one

Purpose-specific evidence requested by the issuing authority

Processing times

Processing times vary by document and authority. Use the official guidance shown with the relevant option and apply early enough for government review.

Plan around official processing times

Government processing times can vary. Apply early and use the guidance shown for the document you need.

Continue to the official application

Visa, travel-authorisation and entry decisions are made by the relevant government and border authorities.

Your application checklist

Confirm the right route, prepare your details and documents, then continue to the official application when you are ready.

Check your requirements

Start with your passport country and destination to see the relevant travel document route.

Complete the online form

Use the official Japan application or declaration service linked from the relevant route.

Upload required documents

Provide only the passport, photograph, travel and purpose-specific evidence requested by the authority.

Review your details

Check that your application details match your passport and travel itinerary exactly.

Submit your application

Submit through the official authority and retain its receipt or reference number.

Receive updates by email

Keep the authority's decision and any government emails accessible while travelling.

Prepare with confidence

Follow a clear route from checking requirements to preparing the details requested by the relevant authority.

Before you travel

Keep government decisions and confirmations accessible, and check the official rules again before departure.

Check that your passport validity meets the destination rules

Confirm your travel dates and accommodation details

Review the latest entry conditions before departure

Carry the approved document if required, digitally or printed

Keep government emails and status updates accessible while travelling

Requirements can change before departure

Japan travel document questions

Answers to common questions about Japan visas and entry requirements.

It depends on your passport and trip. Japan publishes a list of visa-exempt countries and regions. If your passport is not exempt, you need the appropriate visa before travel.

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Check your requirements for Japan and continue to the relevant official application route.

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