Visa-Free Countries
Citizens of over 70 countries โ including ๐ฉ๐ช Germany, ๐บ๐ธ USA, ๐ซ๐ท France โ can visit Japan visa-free for up to 90 days.
Japanese Travel Visa
Japanese Travel Visa
Section titled โJapanese Travel VisaโJapanโs visa system is efficient but precise. Depending on your nationality and purpose of visit, you may enter visa-free or need to apply in advance. This guide covers all options for tourists, short-term business travelers, and students.
๐ Who Needs a Visa?
Section titled โ๐ Who Needs a Visa?โVisa Required Countries
Travelers from countries like ๐ฎ๐ณ India, ๐จ๐ณ China, ๐ต๐ญ Philippines, ๐ช๐ฌ Egypt must apply for a visa before entering Japan.
Dual Citizens & Residents
If you hold a Japanese passport or residence card, you do not need a visa to enter.
โ๏ธ Types of Japanese Travel Visas
Section titled โโ๏ธ Types of Japanese Travel VisasโShort-Term Stay (Tourist)
Valid for 15โ90 days depending on nationality Purpose: sightseeing, visiting friends/family, short courses
Short-Term Business
Purpose: meetings, conferences, contract negotiations โ ๏ธ No salary-earning activities allowed
Transit Visa
Required if youโre passing through Japan en route to another country and not visa-exempt
๐ How to Apply for a Japanese Visa
Section titled โ๐ How to Apply for a Japanese Visaโ- ๐ป Fill out the application form You can find it on your local Japanese embassy or consulate website. 2. ๐งพ Prepare documents Passport, photo, itinerary, hotel reservation, financial proof. 3. ๐ Book an appointment Some embassies require appointments, others accept walk-ins. 4. ๐จ Submit your application In person or via authorized agency (varies by country). 5. ๐ Wait for processing Usually 5โ10 business days. No rush/express processing available.
๐ซ Common Mistakes to Avoid
Section titled โ๐ซ Common Mistakes to AvoidโAssuming Youโre Visa-Exempt
Always check updated visa lists. Rules may change due to health, security, or diplomatic shifts.
Booking Non-Refundable Travel Too Early
Wait for your visa to be approved before confirming flights and hotels.
Using Tourist Visa to Work
This is illegal and may result in denial of entry, deportation, or permanent bans.