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Japan Tourist Visa Requirements

Is your destination Tokyo?
Check out this list of Japan Tourist Visa requirements.
Take care of the essentials before your Tokyo vacation.



If you're planning on being a Tokyo tourist soon, here is the basic Tokyo information regarding Japan visa Requirements and Getting ready for Tokyo.



Are Vaccinations Necessary For A Tokyo Vacation?

There are no specific health problems that you may encounter in Japan.
No special immunizations or medications are necessary for this destination. Tokyo is one of the cleanest cities in the world.


Food in Tokyo is clean and safe everywhere. Water from taps is perfectly safe to drink.


Japan Visa Requirements For A Short Tokyo Vacation

Citizens of many countries are entitled to enter Japan for short-term stays without a visa, for purposes of sightseeing Tokyo and for business trips.


All visitors coming for a Tokyo vacation must possess a valid passport, onward or return tickets, and sufficient funds to cover the intended period of stay.


There are many countries that have "Visa Exemption Arrangements" with Japan and therefore do not need an entry permit:


For a period of 6 months or less -
Austria, Germany, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.


For a period of 3 months or less -
Argentina, Bahamas, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Dominican Rep., El Salvador, Finland, France, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Mauritius, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Tunisia, Turkey and Uruguay.


For a period of 90 days or less -
Andorra, Australia, Barbados, Bulgaria, Czech Rep., Estonia, Hong Kong (BNO, SAR passport), Hungary, Rep. of Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Macau (SAR passport), Monaco, New Zealand, Poland, Slovak Rep., Taiwan and the U.S.A.


For a period of up to 14 days -
Brunei


Countries not listed above, need to obtain an entry permit from an embassy or consulate.


If Your Time In Tokyo Is Longer - You Need A Japan Visa Application

To apply for a Japan Visa Application form you must contact a Japanese embassy or a consulate.
The following documents must be submitted for a Japan Tourist Visa regardless of the purpose of your visit:
  • A Valid passport

  • Two passport photos taken within the six months previous to the date of application.

  • Two official application forms, available at the embassy or consulate.

  • Documents certifying the purpose of the visit.


Since the type of documents required for the application may differ according to the purpose of your visit, please check with the Japanese embassy or consulate beforehand.


Japan Work Visa And Long-term Stays Visa

Planning to Work in Tokyo? If you wish to enter Japan for activities other than sightseeing, such as a long-term assignment to a Japanese company, participating in entertainment in Japan, foreign-language teaching, Japanese university or college education or company training - a specified visa must be obtained.


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