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【Online application for the visit to Japan with tourism purpose (single-entry)】 All foreign nationals/people who need to obtain a short-term visa to Japan AND currently reside in the following countries/region, are eligible to apply for a visa online: Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United ...
Foreign nationals/people who wish to travel to Japan for tourism for a short-term period can apply for a visa online and receive an electronic visa (eVISA) through the JAPAN eVISA system. As of August 1, 2024, the JAPAN eVISA system is available for nationals/people residing in the following countries/regions.
Visas. Based on the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act, in principle a foreign national wishing to enter Japan is required to have a valid passport issued by the government of their own country with a visa issued by the head of the embassy or consulate-general of Japan.
Q1: I want to go to Japan. Do I need a visa? A1: People of some countries (or from some regions) do not need a visa if their period of stay in Japan is 90 days or less and they are not going to be engaged in income-earning activities. Refer to the List of Countries and Regions that have Visa Exemption Arrangements with Japan.
You can submit your application, pay a visa fee and receive a visa in electronic form (eVISA) through the Japan eVISA system. However, you may be requested to visit the Japanese overseas establishment for an interview or to submit additional documents for examination.
Application procedures for Single-Entry Short-Term Stay Visas. Single-Entry Short-Term Stay Visas (PDF)
Working visa. Professor (Examples: university professor, assistant professor, assistant, etc.) Artist (Examples: composers, songwriters, artists, sculptors, craftspeople, photographers, etc.) Religious activities (Examples: religious people such as monks, bishops, missionaries, etc.)
Currently, all foreign nationals who wish to newly enter Japan need to apply for a visa except for re-entry cases. Meanwhile, the visa exemption measures for passport holders of countries/regions eligible to visa exemption will be resumed from 0:00 am (JST) on October 11, 2022.
Japan has taken measures on the visa exemption arrangements for 71 countries/regions as shown in the chart below.
I understand that immigration status and period of stay to be granted are decided by the Japanese immigration authorities upon my arrival. I understand that possession of a visa does not entitle the bearer to enter Japan upon arrival at port of entry if he or she is found inadmissible.”.