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Temporary (Visitor's) Visa

Under the "Reciprocal Visa Examption Arrangements" with Japan, nationals of many countries do not need a visa to come visit Japan. The number of days a foreign visitor is allowed to take under a "Visitor or Temporary Visa"depends on which country you are a national.

You must have a valid passport during your stay in Japan.

Period Country of Citizenship
6 months or less Austria, Germany, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Switzerland and the United Kingdom
3 months or less Argentina, Bahamas, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Dominican Rep., El Salvador, Finland, France, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Mauritius, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal (except when the passport was originally issued in present or former Portuguese colonies), San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Surinam, Sweden, Tunisia, Turkey and Uruguay
90 days or less Andorra, Australia, Barbados, Czech Rep., Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Monaco, New Zealand, Poland and the U.S.A.
14 days or less Brunei

Nationals of countries that do not have "Reciprocal Visa Exemption Arrangements" with Japan must obtain a visa.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Japanese consulates in other contries' contact information.



How do you apply for a visa?

To apply for a visa, the applicant must apply in person to a Japanese Embassy or a consulate, usually in his or her home country. The following documents must be submitted whatever the purpose of visit you are going to make:

(1) Valid passport;
(2) Two passport photos taken within the six months previous to the date of application;
(3) Two official visa application forms, available at the embassy or consulate;
(4) Documents certifying the purpose of the visit.

As the type of documents required for the application may differ according to the purpose of your visit, the applicant is advised to check with the Japanese Embassy or consulate beforehand.


Restrictions to Temporary Visa Holders

Temporary visitors are not allowed to engage in any paid activities. Short term studies at certain Japanese language schools are permitted.

All foreign tourists in Japan are required to carry their passports with them at all times.


Links

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Official website of the Japanese MOFA and visa information.

Got Japan Link GotJapan -Foreign embassies and consulate-generals in Japan.
Ministry of Japan Immigration Immigration Bureau - Official website of the Ministry of Japan.
Japan Customs Japan Customs - Official website of the Japenese customs website. Find out what you can and can't bring.



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