Japan Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU | Yes | Yes | No |
| USA | Yes | Yes | No |
| British | Yes | Yes | No |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | No |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | No |
Passports
To enter Japan, a passport valid for the duration of intended stay is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above. Please note that passport validity requirements may change, so it is recommended that your passport should be valid for at least three months.
Passport Note
Whether or not they hold a visa, visitors to Japan need to prove that they have sufficient financial resources to support their stay and onward or return tickets to reduce the risk of being refused entry. Also, visitors with a criminal record should contact the nearest Japanese embassy before travelling to make sure that they are allowed to enter Japan.
Visas
Nationals of Barbados, Turkey, and Lesotho: visas are not required only for holders of Machine-Readable Passport (MRP) or ePassport in compliance with ICAO standards.
Nationals of the United Arab Emirates: visas are not required only for those who have registered ICAO-compliant ePassport to diplomatic missions of Japan (the embassy, consulates-general, or the consulate).
Nationals of Hong Kong: visas are not required only for holders of Special Administrative Region (SAR) passports issued by the Hong Kong SAR of the People's Republic of China or British National Overseas (BNO) passports who have the right of residence in Hong Kong.
Nationals of Macau: visas are not required only for holders of SAR passports issued by the Macao SAR of the People's Republic of China.
If you have a criminal record, please contact the nearest Japanese embassy before your trip.
Types and Cost
Validity
Single-entry visa: three months validity
Multiple-entry visa: one year to five years validity.
Transit
Passengers in transit and not leaving the airport do not require a visa. If you wish to leave the airport during transit and are not a visa-exempt national, you must obtain a transit visa.
Application to
Contact the nearest Japanese embassy or consulate.
Working days
Approximately five working days, provided that there are no further checks required.
Sufficient Funds
You may be asked to prove that you have sufficient funds for the proposed trip.
Extension of stay
If you wish to extend your stay, you must apply to a regional immigration office in Japan.
Entry with children
If travelling as a single parent or non-relative with children, documentary evidence of parental responsibility or guardianship may be required on entry.
Entry with pets
Animal quarantine can take several months. You can find detailed information from the Animal Quarantine Service (www.maff.go.jp/aqs/english/animal/im_index.html).
This page reflects our understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel to the said country. However, please note that each authority sets and forces entry rules, hence we strongly recommend that you verify critical information with the relevant embassy before travel.
Embassies and tourist offices
Embassy of Japan in the USA
Telephone: +1 202 238 6700 or 6800 (visa section).
Website: https://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp
Address: NW, 2520 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, 20008,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0900-1230 and 1400-1730 (0915-1230 and 1330-1630 for the visa section).
Embassy of Japan in the UK
Telephone: +44 20 7465 6500 or 6565 (visa section).
Website: http://www.uk.emb-japan.go.jp
Address: , 101-104 Piccadilly, London, W1J 7JT,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0930-1800 (Mon-Fri 0930-1630 for the visa section).
British Embassy in Japan
Telephone: +81 03 5211 1100.
Website: http://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-tokyo
Address: Chiyoda-ku, 1 Ichiban-cho, Tokyo, 102-8381,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0930-1630.
US Embassy in Japan
Telephone: +81 03 3224 5000.
Website: https://jp.usembassy.gov/
Address: , 1-10-5 Akasaka Minato-ku, Tokyo, 107-8420,
Opening times:
