FAQs
You do NOT need to be vaccinated against Covid to enter Japan. You do NOT need a negative Covid test to enter Japan. You can use the Visit Japan Web app to upload your immigration and customs details in advance. See our Guide to the Visit Japan Web app and Japan Entry Procedures for all the details.
How do I get a QR code for Japan entry? ›
Go to the "Japan Entry/Return Procedure Screen" and select the "Quarantine Procedures (Fast Track)" option. The first thing you'll notice is a red screen (not yet registered). When the application is finished, your screen will turn blue (review completed) and a QR code will pop up.
What do US citizens need to enter Japan? ›
You must have a valid passport and an onward/return ticket for tourist/business "visa free" stays of up to 90 days.
What is Japan's immigration policy in 2024? ›
TOKYO -- Japan plans to more than double the number of foreigners eligible for skilled worker visas in the five-year period starting fiscal 2024 to over 800,000, as the government seeks to alleviate labor shortages in industries like manufacturing, construction and agriculture.
What form do you fill out before entering Japan? ›
The traveler must submit “Written Pledge (Residence track)” (copy) and “Questionnaire” to the airport quarantine office. The certificate of pre-entry test results (original or copy) needs to be presented at the airport quarantine office and be submitted to the Immigration Office.
Do I need to register before entering Japan? ›
By registering the information necessary for immigration procedures in advance and presenting the 2D code at the time of immigration procedures, you can go through the immigration procedures smoothly. Foreigners can also use it for tax-free purchases during their stay in Japan.
Do I still need to fill in Visit Japan Web? ›
The Japanese government still recommends that visitors to Japan use the Visit Japan Web app, which replaces the paper arrival card and customs declaration, but you DO NOT HAVE TO USE THE VISIT JAPAN WEB APP.
What app do I need to download to enter Japan? ›
The Japanese government recommends that visitors to Japan use the Visit Japan Web app, which replaces the paper arrival card and customs declaration. Please be sure to check the details you can access the links noted below.
Do you need to show proof of vaccination to enter Japan? ›
Visa Free Travel for U.S. Citizen Tourists
Effective as of midnight April 29, 2023 (Japan time), all travelers arriving in Japan will no longer need to present proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test certificate.
Do I need to do anything before going to Japan? ›
U.S. citizens do not need a visa to enter. However, you must complete an immigration declaration and another for Customs when entering the country. You can do it online to save time when arriving at some of its airports or ports of entry.
Japan tourist visa requirements
- Hold a valid passport with at least 6 months remaining and 2 blank pages.
- A completed visa application form.
- Provide a recent color passport photo and a certified copy of your birth certificate.
- If married, submit a marriage certificate (if issued within the last year)
Courses or boosters usually advised: none. Other vaccines to consider: Hepatitis B; Tetanus. Selectively advised vaccines - only for those individuals at highest risk: Hepatitis A; Japanese Encephalitis; Tick-borne Encephalitis. No yellow fever vaccination certificate required for this country.
What is the new Japanese immigration bill? ›
Under the reformed Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act, refugee applicants could face deportation after their second unsuccessful application. Those awaiting the outcome of their applications can also be sent home.
When to visit Japan 2024? ›
The best time to visit Japan is during spring (March to May) or autumn (September to November), when the scenery comes alive with cherry blossoms and red leaves. However, it can get quite crowded at this time too!
When did the US stop Japanese immigration? ›
Prior to 1908, about seven out of eight ethnic Japanese in the United States were men. By 1924, the ratio had changed to approximately four women to every six men. Japanese immigration to the U.S. effectively ended when Congress passed the Immigration Act of 1924, which banned all but a token few Japanese people.
What do I need to do before travelling to Japan? ›
1 Required Documents to Enter Japan
Your valid visa and passport OR visa exempt passport. 2. Complete the customs and immigration procedures via Visit Japan Web OR complete the customs and immigration procedures by paper upon arrival to Japan. Visit Japan Web is a web service for smooth arrival procedure at airport.
Does Japan still require Covid test for entry? ›
Vaccination certificates and pre-departure tests are no longer required to enter Japan. Travelers and returnees with COVID-19 symptoms will no longer be subjected to on-arrival testing.
How long does it take to go through customs in Japan in 2024? ›
TOKYO -- The Japanese government will set up electronic terminals at airports that can process both immigration and customs information to shorten the time needed to enter the country to as little as one minute. The program will begin in fiscal 2024 at Haneda Airport in Tokyo and Kansai International Airport in Osaka.
