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Japan visitor visa

Short-term tourist and business entry under Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) regulations and Visit Japan Web fast-track immigration customs clearance.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

Tourists, business delegates, and relatives visiting Japan for stays up to 90 days.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • Visa exemption arrangements for 70+ countries (up to 90 days visa-free)
  • Other nationalities submit standard temporary visitor visa applications via Japanese Embassy or VFS
  • Genuine travel purpose and sufficient personal funds
Process

How the process works

  1. Submit visa application with detailed daily itinerary (Taizai Nitteihyo) to Japanese consulate
  2. Receive visa sticker or eVisa (where available)
  3. Pre-register immigration and customs declarations on Visit Japan Web to generate fast-track QR codes
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • Passport, visa application form, itinerary schedule, bank statements, tax returns, hotel bookings
Good to know

What to keep in mind

Pre-registering on Visit Japan Web allows travelers to scan QR codes at airport kiosks, cutting immigration queues.

Official sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA) · Visit Japan Web. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

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