From application to arrival
Prepare your information, use the official application channel and check the issued document.
Prepare your application
The direct website route is available only when your nationality and legal residence meet MOFA’s current eligibility rules. Ordinary passport and tourism conditions apply; a mission may still request an interview or more documents.
Submit through the official channel
Use JAPAN eVISA website. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days and compare your passport expiry with the entry rule.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Costs & timing
Government charges and decision times for this route. Check the official service for your final fee.
Government fees
- Approximate yen equivalent of the single-entry fee (from 1 July 2026)
- JPY 15,000
Additional service or payment charges may apply. Confirm the total before paying.
Arrival paperwork is a separate step
Visit Japan Web
Prepare immigration and customs information online. Online preparation is optional and does not grant a visa.
Open Visit Japan WebDetails that can change your plans
Your passport nationality and legal residence serve different purposes
Japan applies the visa-exemption list to the nationality and type of travel document you hold. Your legal residence can affect where you apply and whether an online or agency channel is available, but a residence permit from another country does not replace your passport nationality.
Official guidanceCheck medicines before packing
Japan has separate rules for prohibited and controlled medicines. Check the active ingredient and quantity with MHLW before travel; some medicines need advance import confirmation even when prescribed at home.
Official guidanceYour residence can change the eVisa route and stay limit
For Chinese nationals residing in China, Japan eVisas are issued for 15 or 30 days. For Vietnamese nationals residing in Viet Nam, the eVisa route is limited to designated packaged tours and a 15-day visa. If you live elsewhere, check the eVisa rules for that residence and the period printed on your approved visa.
Official guidanceJapan eVisa has limited arrival methods
The eVisa route is for travel by air or by an international scheduled passenger ferry between Japan and Busan or Shanghai. A different sea route, cruise ship or land arrival is not listed as eligible for eVisa; confirm the paper-visa route with the mission serving your residence before booking.
Official guidancePractical tips for Japan
Small preparation steps to keep your travel information within reach.
Keep your accommodation details together
Save your first accommodation’s name, address, postcode and contact number with your itinerary so you can find them while completing arrival information.
Japan at a glance
- Capital
- Tokyo
- Currency
- JPY
- Calling code
- +81
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from China need a visa for Japan?
For tourism in Japan, travelers using an ordinary passport from China should arrange an eVisa before travel. The direct website route is available only when your nationality and legal residence meet MOFA’s current eligibility rules. Ordinary passport and tourism conditions apply; a mission may still request an interview or more documents.
How much passport validity do I need?
Valid for your entire stay.
How much is the government fee?
Approximate yen equivalent of the single-entry fee (from 1 July 2026): JPY 15,000 for one entry. Additional service or payment charges apply. Check the official payment page for exemptions and any additional charges.
Do I need to complete Visit Japan Web?
Optional for this route. Prepare immigration and customs information online. Online preparation is optional and does not grant a visa. It does not replace a required visa or travel authorisation.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
Open JAPAN eVISA website
The direct website route is available only when your nationality and legal residence meet MOFA’s current eligibility rules. Ordinary passport and tourism conditions apply; a mission may still request an interview or more documents.
Open Visit Japan Web
Check Japan’s visa exemption list
Passport eligibility, visit limits and document exceptions.
Check who can apply for a Japan eVisa
The online channel depends on your nationality and legal residence. Some routes require an accredited agency or packaged tour; confirm your exact combination before applying.
Check Japan’s work and long-stay visa rules
This page covers short tourist visits. Paid work or a stay longer than 90 days needs a different status; Japan says applicants should in principle obtain a Certificate of Eligibility before applying for a long-stay visa.
Find the Japanese mission for your residence
Visa procedures and jurisdiction depend on where you legally live. Use the mission serving your residence, then check its current local document list and appointment rules.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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