{"id":1573,"date":"2025-09-01T22:56:58","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T13:56:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/?p=1573"},"modified":"2026-01-30T22:39:42","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T13:39:42","slug":"japan-visa-requirements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/japan-visa-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete Guide to the Japan Visa Requirements 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Planning a trip or <strong><span class=\"swl-marker mark_yellow\">a longer stay in Japan starts with understanding the visa<\/span><\/strong> you need and the exact paperwork to prepare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide brings together the latest official requirements, fees, processing times, and <strong>step-by-step application flows for short-term visitors and long-term residents<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where rules vary by nationality, we point you to the right official pages and note important exceptions with links.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"p-blogParts post_content\" data-partsID=\"4799\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-border -border03\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center u-mb-ctrl u-mb-0 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"swl-fz u-fz-l\">Japan Trails Newletter<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large u-mb-ctrl u-mb-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FreeNewsletter2-1024x341.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FreeNewsletter2-1024x341.webp 1024w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FreeNewsletter2-300x100.webp 300w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FreeNewsletter2-768x256.webp 768w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FreeNewsletter2.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-fullWide pc-py-0 sp-py-0 alignfull\" style=\"background-color:#fefefe\"><div class=\"swell-block-fullWide__inner\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/subscribe-forms.beehiiv.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><iframe src=\"https:\/\/subscribe-forms.beehiiv.com\/8e4bc408-1c6e-4e23-8c47-86d2996a18f0\" class=\"beehiiv-embed\" data-test-id=\"beehiiv-embed\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"width: 1500px; height: 77px; margin: 0; border-radius: 0px 0px 0px 0px !important; background-color: transparent; box-shadow: 0 0 #0000; max-width: 100%;\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Japan Visa Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"http:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1-1-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"Japan Visa Overview\" class=\"wp-image-1581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1-1-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1-1-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1-1-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1-1.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cVisa\u201d in Japan governs your permission to enter; \u201cstatus of residence\u201d<\/strong> governs what you can do and how long you can stay after arrival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many travelers from <strong><span class=\"swl-marker mark_yellow\">visa-exempt countries can enter visa-free for up to 90 days<\/span><\/strong>, but others must apply in advance or use Japan\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/the-japan-evisa-system-2025\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/the-japan-evisa-system-2025\/\">eVISA<\/a> when eligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Long-term stays (study, work, family) generally require a Certificate of Eligibility before you apply for a visa at an embassy\/consulate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-emboss_box\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"u-mb-ctrl u-mb-5 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stay Categories<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list -list-under-dashed\">\n<li><strong>Short-term stay (\u226490 days)<\/strong><br>tourism, business meetings, visiting friends; rules vary by nationality (visa exemption vs. visa required).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Long-term stay<\/strong><br>Student, Work, Highly Skilled Professional, Specified Skilled Worker, Business Manager\/Start-up, and others defined by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mofa.go.jp\/mofaj\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.mofa.go.jp\/mofaj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MOFA<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"p-blogParts post_content\" data-partsID=\"1275\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide u-mb-ctrl u-mb-15\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-columns\"><div class=\"swell-block-columns__inner\">\n<div class=\"swell-block-column swl-has-mb--s\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1350\" height=\"1080\" src=\"http:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/PrivateTourYakiniku.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/PrivateTourYakiniku.webp 1350w, 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data-icon=\"LsMegaphone\" data-id=\"0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"swl-inline-icon\">\u2003 <\/span>Book Our Private TOur<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Private tour for your group only!!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From $600 per group.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide u-mb-ctrl u-mb-40\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Japan Visa Exemptions (Short-Term Stay)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"http:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/3-1-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"Japan Visa Exemptions (Short-Term Stay)\" class=\"wp-image-1583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/3-1-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/3-1-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/3-1-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/3-1.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"swl-marker mark_yellow\">Japan maintains reciprocal visa-exemption arrangements with 74 countries and regions<\/span><\/strong> for <a href=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/japan-visa-exemptions-short\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1629\">short-term stays<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most of these allow up to 90 days; several have special conditions such as 15- or 30-day caps or ePassport registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-swl-main-color\">Always confirm the current list <\/mark><\/strong>and notes before booking flights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-crease\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list -list-under-dashed is-style-check_list\">\n<li><strong>90 days<\/strong><br>United States, Canada, most of the EU, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Korea, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>30 days<\/strong><br>Brunei, Qatar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>15 days<\/strong><br>Thailand; Indonesia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-icon_info wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important notes<\/strong>:<br>Some exemptions require ePassports; some nationalities newly added\/updated in 2025 have specific conditions noted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mofa.go.jp\/mofaj\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.mofa.go.jp\/mofaj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MOFA<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-button green_ is-style-btn_normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mofa.go.jp\/j_info\/visit\/visa\/short\/novisa.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"swell-block-button__link\"><span><span style=\"--the-icon-svg: 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data-icon=\"LsMegaphone\" data-id=\"0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"swl-inline-icon\">\u2003 <\/span>Check if Your Country Is Visa-Exempt<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-postLink\">\t\t\t<div class=\"p-blogCard -internal\" data-type=\"type1\" data-onclick=\"clickLink\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"p-blogCard__inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"p-blogCard__caption\">You may also like<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"p-blogCard__thumb c-postThumb\"><figure class=\"c-postThumb__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1-4-300x158.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-postThumb__img u-obf-cover\" width=\"320\" height=\"180\"><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"p-blogCard__body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"p-blogCard__title\" href=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/japan-visa-exemptions-short\/\">Japan Visa Exemptions (Short-Term Stay)<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"p-blogCard__excerpt\">Japan welcomes visitors from many countries under short\u2011term visa\u2011exemption arrangements, though permitted durations vary significantly. This guide clarifies&#8230;<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of Japan Visas and Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"swl-marker mark_yellow\">Visa types align with your purpose<\/span><\/strong>: tourism, business meetings (no paid work), study, or employment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below are the most relevant categories for inbound travelers planning 2025 trips or moves, with core eligibility and key paperwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-swl-main-color\">For long stays, expect to secure a <a href=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/certificate-of-eligibility\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1615\">COE<\/a> in Japan<\/mark><\/strong> before you apply for the visa at an embassy\/consulate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Japan Tourist Visa (Temporary Visitor)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"http:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/5-1-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"Japan Tourist Visa (Temporary Visitor)\" class=\"wp-image-1585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/5-1-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/5-1-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/5-1-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/5-1.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For travelers who are not visa-exempt, <strong>the Temporary Visitor visa<\/strong> covers tourism, visiting friends\/relatives, short business meetings, conferences, or short study within 90 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some nationalities can apply online <strong>via<\/strong> <strong>eVISA<\/strong>; others apply at an embassy\/consulate or via an accredited agency depending on jurisdiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll normally show confirmed flights\/itinerary, accommodation, financial proof, and a completed application form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-emboss_box\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"u-mb-ctrl u-mb-5 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Typical documents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list -list-under-dashed\">\n<li>Valid passport + application form (official MOFA form).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ID photo meeting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mofa.go.jp\/mofaj\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.mofa.go.jp\/mofaj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MOFA<\/a> specs; travel itinerary; proof of funds; sometimes invitation\/guarantee for private visits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Processing time is <strong>at least 5 business days<\/strong> in many jurisdictions; allow more during busy periods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Japan Work Visas (Selected Categories)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"http:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/6-1-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"Japan Work Visas (Selected Categories)\" class=\"wp-image-1586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/6-1-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/6-1-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/6-1-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/6-1.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Japan offers multiple work-related statuses of residence, each with distinct eligibility rules, time limits, and family accompaniment policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For professionals and entrepreneurs, it is crucial to understand the differences between <strong>Specified Skilled Worker<\/strong>, <strong>Business Manager<\/strong>, and <strong>Start-up\/Entrepreneur<\/strong> programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"u-mb-ctrl u-mb-40 wp-block-paragraph\">The table below highlights their main features based on 2025 regulations and proposals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center u-mb-ctrl u-mb-5 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Main Work Visa Categories<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"c-scrollHint _\"><span>Scrollable <i class=\"icon-more_arrow\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<figure data-table-scrollable=\"both\" class=\"wp-block-table\"><table style=\"--table-width:1200px;\" class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Duration<\/th><th>Family Accompaniment<\/th><th>Key Requirements<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Specified Skilled Worker (i)<\/strong><\/td><td>Up to 5 years<\/td><td>Not permitted<\/td><td>Skills exam + Japanese language level (JLPT N4 or equivalent)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Specified Skilled Worker (ii)<\/strong><\/td><td>No upper limit<\/td><td>Permitted<\/td><td>Advanced skills in specific industries<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Business Manager<\/strong><\/td><td>Renewable (usually 1\u20133 years at a time)<\/td><td>Permitted<\/td><td>Office in Japan + \u2265\u00a55M capital <strong>or<\/strong> 2 full-time employees<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Start-up \/ Entrepreneur<\/strong><\/td><td>6\u201312 months initial (renewable under conditions)<\/td><td>Permitted<\/td><td>Backing by local government start-up program<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Japan Student Visa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"http:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/7-1-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"Japan Student Visa\" class=\"wp-image-1587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/7-1-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/7-1-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/7-1-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/7-1.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admission to a Japanese school (language school to university) is required, and your host institution <strong>usually proxies <a href=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/certificate-of-eligibility\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1615\">the COE application<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Expect proof of tuition\/financial capacity and standard application documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-icon_pen wp-block-paragraph\">Processing of the COE itself typically takes <strong>1\u20133 months<\/strong> before you apply for the visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"p-blogParts post_content\" data-partsID=\"533\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide u-mb-ctrl u-mb-15\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-section_ttl u-mb-ctrl u-mb-5 wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"swl-fz u-fz-l\"><strong>\uff3c Join Our Tour!! \uff0f<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-columns\" style=\"--clmn-w--pc:20%;--clmn-w--tab:33.33%;--clmn-w--mobile:50%;--swl-clmn-mrgn--x:1rem;--swl-clmn-mrgn--y:1rem\" data-valign=\"center\"><div class=\"swell-block-columns__inner\">\n<div class=\"swell-block-column swl-has-mb--s white2\" style=\"--clmn-w--mobile:170px;--clmn-w--tab:250px;--clmn-w--pc:250px;--swl-clmn-pddng:5px 5px 5px 0px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-35.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2074\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-35.webp 800w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-35-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-35-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-columns\"><div class=\"swell-block-columns__inner\">\n<div class=\"swell-block-column swl-has-mb--s\" style=\"--swl-clmn-pddng:5px 5px 5px 5px\">\n<p class=\"u-mb-ctrl u-mb-0 wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color:#8c8c8c\" class=\"swl-inline-color\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"swl-fz\">Tokyo Guided Tour<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"u-mb-ctrl u-mb-0 hover-title wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:em;line-height:1.2\"><strong><span style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"swl-fz\">Bar Hopping in Shinjuku with a Local<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"u-mb-ctrl u-mb-0 wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-icon=\"LsTime\" data-id=\"0\" style=\"--the-icon-svg: url(data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyBoZWlnaHQ9IjFlbSIgd2lkdGg9IjFlbSIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIiBhcmlhLWhpZGRlbj0idHJ1ZSIgdmlld0JveD0iMCAwIDQ4IDQ4Ij48cGF0aCBkPSJNMjQgMkMxMS45IDIgMiAxMS45IDIgMjRzOS45IDIyIDIyIDIyIDIyLTkuOSAyMi0yMlMzNi4xIDIgMjQgMnptMCA0MGMtOS45IDAtMTgtOC4xLTE4LTE4UzE0LjEgNiAyNCA2czE4IDguMSAxOCAxOC04LjEgMTgtMTggMTh6Ij48L3BhdGg+PHBhdGggZD0iTTMyIDIzaC02VjEzYzAtMS4xLS45LTItMi0ycy0yIC45LTIgMnYxMmMwIDEuMS45IDIgMiAyaDhjMS4xIDAgMi0uOSAyLTJzLS45LTItMi0yeiI+PC9wYXRoPjwvc3ZnPg==)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"swl-inline-icon\">\u2003<\/span><span style=\"color:#8c8c8c\" class=\"swl-inline-color\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"swl-fz\">3hours<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"u-mb-ctrl u-mb-5 wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size:15px\" class=\"swl-fz\"><strong>From $120 <\/strong>\/ <\/span><span data-icon=\"FasUserLarge\" data-id=\"12\" style=\"--the-icon-svg: url(data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyBoZWlnaHQ9IjFlbSIgd2lkdGg9IjFlbSIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIiBhcmlhLWhpZGRlbj0idHJ1ZSIgdmlld0JveD0iMCAwIDUxMiA1MTIiPjxwYXRoIGQ9Ik0yNTYgMjg4Yzc5LjUgMCAxNDQtNjQuNSAxNDQtMTQ0UzMzNS41IDAgMjU2IDBTMTEyIDY0LjUgMTEyIDE0NHM2NC41IDE0NCAxNDQgMTQ0em0tOTQuNyAzMkM3Mi4yIDMyMCAwIDM5Mi4yIDAgNDgxLjNjMCAxNyAxMy44IDMwLjcgMzAuNyAzMC43SDQ4MS4zYzE3IDAgMzAuNy0xMy44IDMwLjctMzAuN0M1MTIgMzkyLjIgNDM5LjggMzIwIDM1MC43IDMyMEgxNjEuM3oiPjwvcGF0aD48L3N2Zz4=)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"swl-inline-icon\">\u2003<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/bar-hopping-shinjuku\/\" class=\"column-link\" style=\"display: block; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; z-index: 10;\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-column swl-has-mb--s white2\" style=\"--clmn-w--mobile:170px;--clmn-w--tab:250px;--clmn-w--pc:250px;--swl-clmn-pddng:5px 5px 5px 5px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-1-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2073\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-1-1.webp 800w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-1-1-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-1-1-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-columns\"><div class=\"swell-block-columns__inner\">\n<div class=\"swell-block-column swl-has-mb--s\" style=\"--swl-clmn-pddng:5px 5px 5px 5px\">\n<p class=\"u-mb-ctrl u-mb-0 wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color:#8c8c8c\" class=\"swl-inline-color\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"swl-fz\">Tokyo Guided Tour<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"u-mb-ctrl u-mb-0 hover-title wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:em;line-height:1.2\"><strong><span style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"swl-fz\">Explore Hidden Shibuya with a Local<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"u-mb-ctrl u-mb-0 wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"--the-icon-svg: url(data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyBoZWlnaHQ9IjFlbSIgd2lkdGg9IjFlbSIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIiBhcmlhLWhpZGRlbj0idHJ1ZSIgdmlld0JveD0iMCAwIDQ4IDQ4Ij48cGF0aCBkPSJNMjQgMkMxMS45IDIgMiAxMS45IDIgMjRzOS45IDIyIDIyIDIyIDIyLTkuOSAyMi0yMlMzNi4xIDIgMjQgMnptMCA0MGMtOS45IDAtMTgtOC4xLTE4LTE4UzE0LjEgNiAyNCA2czE4IDguMSAxOCAxOC04LjEgMTgtMTggMTh6Ij48L3BhdGg+PHBhdGggZD0iTTMyIDIzaC02VjEzYzAtMS4xLS45LTItMi0ycy0yIC45LTIgMnYxMmMwIDEuMS45IDIgMiAyaDhjMS4xIDAgMi0uOSAyLTJzLS45LTItMi0yeiI+PC9wYXRoPjwvc3ZnPg==)\" data-icon=\"LsTime\" data-id=\"0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"swl-inline-icon\">\u2003<\/span><span style=\"color:#8c8c8c\" class=\"swl-inline-color\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"swl-fz\">4<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color:#8c8c8c\" class=\"swl-inline-color\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"swl-fz\">hours<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"u-mb-ctrl u-mb-5 wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size:15px\" class=\"swl-fz\"><strong>From $140 <\/strong>\/ <\/span><span style=\"--the-icon-svg: url(data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyBoZWlnaHQ9IjFlbSIgd2lkdGg9IjFlbSIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIiBhcmlhLWhpZGRlbj0idHJ1ZSIgdmlld0JveD0iMCAwIDUxMiA1MTIiPjxwYXRoIGQ9Ik0yNTYgMjg4Yzc5LjUgMCAxNDQtNjQuNSAxNDQtMTQ0UzMzNS41IDAgMjU2IDBTMTEyIDY0LjUgMTEyIDE0NHM2NC41IDE0NCAxNDQgMTQ0em0tOTQuNyAzMkM3Mi4yIDMyMCAwIDM5Mi4yIDAgNDgxLjNjMCAxNyAxMy44IDMwLjcgMzAuNyAzMC43SDQ4MS4zYzE3IDAgMzAuNy0xMy44IDMwLjctMzAuN0M1MTIgMzkyLjIgNDM5LjggMzIwIDM1MC43IDMyMEgxNjEuM3oiPjwvcGF0aD48L3N2Zz4=)\" data-icon=\"FasUserLarge\" data-id=\"12\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"swl-inline-icon\">\u2003<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/explore-shibuya\/\" class=\"column-link\" style=\"display: block; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; z-index: 10;\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-column swl-has-mb--s white2\" style=\"--clmn-w--mobile:170px;--clmn-w--tab:250px;--clmn-w--pc:250px;--swl-clmn-pddng:5px 5px 5px 5px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-36.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2075\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-36.webp 800w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-36-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-36-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-columns\"><div class=\"swell-block-columns__inner\">\n<div class=\"swell-block-column swl-has-mb--s\" style=\"--swl-clmn-pddng:5px 5px 5px 5px\">\n<p class=\"u-mb-ctrl u-mb-0 wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color:#8c8c8c\" class=\"swl-inline-color\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"swl-fz\">Tokyo Guided Tour<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"u-mb-ctrl u-mb-0 hover-title wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:em;line-height:1.2\"><strong><span style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"swl-fz\">Explore Hidden Asakusa with a Local<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"u-mb-ctrl u-mb-0 wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-icon=\"LsTime\" data-id=\"0\" style=\"--the-icon-svg: url(data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyBoZWlnaHQ9IjFlbSIgd2lkdGg9IjFlbSIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIiBhcmlhLWhpZGRlbj0idHJ1ZSIgdmlld0JveD0iMCAwIDQ4IDQ4Ij48cGF0aCBkPSJNMjQgMkMxMS45IDIgMiAxMS45IDIgMjRzOS45IDIyIDIyIDIyIDIyLTkuOSAyMi0yMlMzNi4xIDIgMjQgMnptMCA0MGMtOS45IDAtMTgtOC4xLTE4LTE4UzE0LjEgNiAyNCA2czE4IDguMSAxOCAxOC04LjEgMTgtMTggMTh6Ij48L3BhdGg+PHBhdGggZD0iTTMyIDIzaC02VjEzYzAtMS4xLS45LTItMi0ycy0yIC45LTIgMnYxMmMwIDEuMS45IDIgMiAyaDhjMS4xIDAgMi0uOSAyLTJzLS45LTItMi0yeiI+PC9wYXRoPjwvc3ZnPg==)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"swl-inline-icon\">\u2003<\/span><span style=\"color:#8c8c8c\" class=\"swl-inline-color\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"swl-fz\">3hours<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"u-mb-ctrl u-mb-5 wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size:15px\" class=\"swl-fz\"><strong>From $140 <\/strong>\/ <\/span><span style=\"--the-icon-svg: url(data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyBoZWlnaHQ9IjFlbSIgd2lkdGg9IjFlbSIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIiBhcmlhLWhpZGRlbj0idHJ1ZSIgdmlld0JveD0iMCAwIDUxMiA1MTIiPjxwYXRoIGQ9Ik0yNTYgMjg4Yzc5LjUgMCAxNDQtNjQuNSAxNDQtMTQ0UzMzNS41IDAgMjU2IDBTMTEyIDY0LjUgMTEyIDE0NHM2NC41IDE0NCAxNDQgMTQ0em0tOTQuNyAzMkM3Mi4yIDMyMCAwIDM5Mi4yIDAgNDgxLjNjMCAxNyAxMy44IDMwLjcgMzAuNyAzMC43SDQ4MS4zYzE3IDAgMzAuNy0xMy44IDMwLjctMzAuN0M1MTIgMzkyLjIgNDM5LjggMzIwIDM1MC43IDMyMEgxNjEuM3oiPjwvcGF0aD48L3N2Zz4=)\" data-icon=\"FasUserLarge\" data-id=\"12\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"swl-inline-icon\">\u2003<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/explore-asakusa\/\" class=\"column-link\" style=\"display: block; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; z-index: 10;\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Japan Visa Application Step-by-Step Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This sequence covers most short-term visas processed at embassies\/consulates (not eVISA).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Timing and details vary by country, so always use your local Japanese mission\u2019s checklist and allow buffer time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many missions advise applying ~<strong>1.5 months<\/strong> ahead when possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-bg_grid\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"swell-block-step is-style-big\" data-num-style=\"vertical\">\n<div class=\"swell-block-step__item\"><div class=\"swell-block-step__number u-col-main\"><span class=\"__label\">STEP<\/span><\/div><div class=\"swell-block-step__title u-fz-l\">Choose your visa type<\/div><div class=\"swell-block-step__body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Decide whether you need a Temporary Visitor visa, a business visa, or another category. Confirm if your nationality qualifies for visa exemption or the eVISA system before proceeding.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-step__item\"><div class=\"swell-block-step__number u-col-main\"><span class=\"__label\">STEP<\/span><\/div><div class=\"swell-block-step__title u-fz-l\">Download official forms<\/div><div class=\"swell-block-step__body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Obtain the visa application form and other required documents such as itinerary sheets or invitation\/guarantee letters. Always use the latest forms provided by your local Japanese embassy or consulate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-step__item\"><div class=\"swell-block-step__number u-col-main\"><span class=\"__label\">STEP<\/span><\/div><div class=\"swell-block-step__title u-fz-l\">Collect documents<\/div><div class=\"swell-block-step__body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prepare your valid passport, recent photo, flight bookings, proof of accommodation, and financial evidence. Some embassies provide tailored checklists, so follow them closely to avoid missing items.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-step__item\"><div class=\"swell-block-step__number u-col-main\"><span class=\"__label\">STEP<\/span><\/div><div class=\"swell-block-step__title u-fz-l\">Submit at your Japanese Embassy\/Consulate<\/div><div class=\"swell-block-step__body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">File your application at the designated embassy or consulate in your country. While some posts allow applications via accredited agencies or by mail, many still require in-person submission.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-step__item\"><div class=\"swell-block-step__number u-col-main\"><span class=\"__label\">STEP<\/span><\/div><div class=\"swell-block-step__title u-fz-l\">Wait for processing<\/div><div class=\"swell-block-step__body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most short-term visa applications take at least 5 business days. During peak seasons or if the embassy needs to consult with Tokyo, processing can take longer.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-step__item\"><div class=\"swell-block-step__number u-col-main\"><span class=\"__label\">STEP<\/span><\/div><div class=\"swell-block-step__title u-fz-l\">Pay the fee in local currency<\/div><div class=\"swell-block-step__body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When collecting your visa, pay the applicable fee in the local currency; cash is often required. For eVISA users, the payment is made online during the application stage.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-step__item\"><div class=\"swell-block-step__number u-col-main\"><span class=\"__label\">STEP<\/span><\/div><div class=\"swell-block-step__title u-fz-l\">Enter Japan within visa validity<\/div><div class=\"swell-block-step__body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A single-entry visa is usually valid for three months from the date of issue. Make sure to enter Japan before the expiry date, or your visa will become invalid.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Japan Visa Fees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"http:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/8-1-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"Japan Visa Fees\" class=\"wp-image-1588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/8-1-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/8-1-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/8-1-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/8-1.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"swl-marker mark_yellow\"><strong>Japan revises visa fees<\/strong> <strong>each April 1<\/strong><\/span>, and missions collect them in local currency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mofa.go.jp\/mofaj\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.mofa.go.jp\/mofaj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MOFA<\/a>\u2019s baseline amounts remain <strong>about \u00a53,000<\/strong> (single), <strong>\u00a56,000<\/strong> (double\/multiple), <strong>\u00a5700<\/strong> (transit), with country-specific waivers or different local pricing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"u-mb-ctrl u-mb-40 wp-block-paragraph\">The tables below show the MOFA baseline and example 2025\u201326 <strong>USD<\/strong> fees from U.S. missions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center u-mb-ctrl u-mb-5 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MOFA baseline amounts (pay in local currency at mission)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table u-mb-ctrl u-mb-40\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Visa type<\/th><th>MOFA baseline amount (JPY)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Single-entry<\/strong><\/td><td>~\u00a53,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Double\/Multiple-entry<\/strong><\/td><td>~\u00a56,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Transit<\/strong><\/td><td>~\u00a5700<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center u-mb-ctrl u-mb-5 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example 2025\u201326 U.S. mission fees<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Visa type<\/th><th>\u201cAll other countries\u201d (USD)<\/th><th>India (USD)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Single-entry<\/strong><\/td><td>$20<\/td><td>$6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Double\/Multiple<\/strong><\/td><td>$40<\/td><td>$6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Transit<\/strong><\/td><td>$5<\/td><td>$1<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Notes: Some nationalities are fee-waived, and payment methods (often <strong>cash only<\/strong>) vary by post. eVISA fees are paid online.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Japan eVISA System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"http:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/9-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"Japan eVISA System\" class=\"wp-image-1589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/9-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/9-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/9-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/9.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Japan\u2019s <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/the-japan-evisa-system-2025\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/the-japan-evisa-system-2025\/\">eVISA<\/a><\/strong> enables online application and issuance of a <strong>single-entry, <a href=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/japan-visa-exemptions-short\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1629\">short-term tourism visa<\/a><\/strong> (up to 90 days for most, with special 15\/30-day limits for certain nationalities).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Eligibility depends on your residence country<\/strong> and, in some cases, requires using an <strong>accredited agency<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the airport, you must <strong><span class=\"swl-marker mark_yellow\">display the \u201cVisa issuance notice\u201d on your device<\/span><\/strong>\u2014screenshots\/PDF printouts are <strong>not<\/strong> accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-kakko_box\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"u-mb-ctrl u-mb-5 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Who can use eVISA (as of Sept 1, 2025).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list -list-under-dashed is-style-check_list\">\n<li><strong>Apply directly on the JAPAN eVISA website<\/strong>:<br>Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, UK, USA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apply via an accredited agency<\/strong><br>China, Viet Nam, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Macao, Mongolia, Republic of Korea, UAE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-icon_pen wp-block-paragraph\">eVISA is valid for <strong>tourism only<\/strong> and <strong>single-entry<\/strong>; other purposes apply at a mission.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-postLink\">\t\t\t<div class=\"p-blogCard -internal\" data-type=\"type1\" data-onclick=\"clickLink\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"p-blogCard__inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"p-blogCard__caption\">You may also like<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"p-blogCard__thumb c-postThumb\"><figure class=\"c-postThumb__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1-5-300x158.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-postThumb__img u-obf-cover\" width=\"320\" height=\"180\"><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"p-blogCard__body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"p-blogCard__title\" href=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/the-japan-evisa-system-2025\/\">Complete Guide to the Japan eVISA System 2026<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"p-blogCard__excerpt\">The Japan eVISA System is Japan\u2019s official online visa application platform, enabling eligible travelers to apply electronically for short-term tourist entry&#8230;<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Certificate of Eligibility and Residence Card<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you plan to <strong>work, study, or live<\/strong> in Japan beyond short-term stay, your sponsor in Japan usually obtains a <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-swl-main-color\">Certificate of Eligibility (COE)<\/mark><\/strong> first then you apply for the visa abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you enter Japan on that visa, qualifying mid- to long-term residents receive a <strong>Residence Card<\/strong> at <strong>designated airports<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Certificate of Eligibility (COE)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/certificate-of-eligibility\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1615\">A COE<\/a> is issued by Japan\u2019s Immigration Services Agency and confirms you meet the status-of-residence criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sponsors (school\/employer\/relative) usually file in Japan, and issuance commonly takes <strong>1\u20133 months<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">COE validity and formats have modernized\u2014many institutions now receive <strong>digital COEs<\/strong> that you use for your visa application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-emboss_box\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"u-mb-ctrl u-mb-5 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>COE quick facts &amp; steps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list -list-under-dashed\">\n<li><strong>Who files:<\/strong> Your sponsor in Japan (e.g., university, company, family).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Processing window:<\/strong> typically <strong>1\u20133 months<\/strong>; start early.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Digital issuance:<\/strong> e-COE accepted; check your mission\u2019s instructions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>After COE arrives:<\/strong> book your visa appointment; submit passport, visa form, photo, <strong>COE<\/strong>, and any mission-specific items.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-postLink\">\t\t\t<div class=\"p-blogCard -internal\" data-type=\"type1\" data-onclick=\"clickLink\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"p-blogCard__inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"p-blogCard__caption\">You may also like<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"p-blogCard__thumb c-postThumb\"><figure class=\"c-postThumb__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/9-1-300x158.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-postThumb__img u-obf-cover\" width=\"320\" height=\"180\"><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"p-blogCard__body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"p-blogCard__title\" href=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/certificate-of-eligibility\/\">Certificate of Eligibility (COE) in Japan \u2013 Complete Guide 2026<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"p-blogCard__excerpt\">Certificate of Eligibility Japan \u2013 What It Is and Why It Matters The Certificate of Eligibility (COE) is the foundation of many long-term visa applications f&#8230;<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Residence Card (Zairy\u016b Card)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mid- to long-term residents (generally stays <strong>&gt;3 months<\/strong>) are issued a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/residence-card-zairyu-card-in-japan\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2155\">Residence Card<\/a><\/strong> upon arrival at specific airports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you land at a non-issuing port, your card will be delivered later after you register your address at your city hall within <strong>14 days<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Always carry your card in Japan; it functions as your legal ID.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-crease\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Airports that issue the Residence Card at landing (current list).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Narita<\/strong>, <strong>Haneda<\/strong>, <strong>Chubu (Centrair)<\/strong>, <strong>Kansai<\/strong>, <strong>New Chitose<\/strong>, <strong>Hiroshima<\/strong>, <strong>Fukuoka<\/strong>, <strong>Kobe<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-postLink\">\t\t\t<div class=\"p-blogCard -internal\" data-type=\"type1\" data-onclick=\"clickLink\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"p-blogCard__inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"p-blogCard__caption\">You may also like<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"p-blogCard__thumb c-postThumb\"><figure class=\"c-postThumb__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1-25-300x158.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-postThumb__img u-obf-cover\" width=\"320\" height=\"180\"><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"p-blogCard__body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"p-blogCard__title\" href=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/residence-card-zairyu-card-in-japan\/\">Residence Card (Zairyu Card) in Japan<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"p-blogCard__excerpt\">The Residence Card, known as the Zairyu Card, is a vital document for all foreign residents in Japan. It proves your legal status, your visa type, and your p&#8230;<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Japan Working Holiday Visa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"http:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/10-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"Japan Working Holiday Visa\" class=\"wp-image-1590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/10-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/10-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/10-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/japan-trails.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/10.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Japan\u2019s Working Holiday Programme continues to expand, offering young travelers more flexible options in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The biggest update is the introduction of <strong>two-time eligibility<\/strong> for several partner countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below is a clear breakdown of the latest expansions and existing agreements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Two-Time Eligibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list -list-under-dashed\">\n<li><strong>Canada, United Kingdom<\/strong> \u2013 2 consecutive years <strong>or<\/strong> 2 separate one-year stays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New Zealand, Denmark, Austria<\/strong> \u2013 2 separate one-year stays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>From Jan 1, 2025:<\/strong> <strong>Germany, Ireland, Slovakia<\/strong> \u2013 2 separate one-year stays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Partner Countries (Standard 1-Year Stay)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Australia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>France<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Republic of Korea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taiwan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sweden<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Portugal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uruguay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finland<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Latvia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2026and others (program conditions and quotas vary by treaty)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Notes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list -list-under-dashed\">\n<li>Age limits: typically <strong>18\u201330<\/strong>, but may differ (e.g., 18\u201325 in some countries, up to 35 in others).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applications must be made <strong>through the Japanese embassy\/consulate in your home country<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work is intended to <strong>supplement travel funds<\/strong>, not as full-time employment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"p-blogParts post_content\" data-partsID=\"1275\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide u-mb-ctrl u-mb-15\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-columns\"><div 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data-icon=\"LsMegaphone\" data-id=\"0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"swl-inline-icon\">\u2003 <\/span>Book Our Private TOur<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Private tour for your group only!!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From $600 per group.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide u-mb-ctrl u-mb-40\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs about Japan Visa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These concise answers address frequent questions we hear from inbound travelers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each answer is scoped to 2026 guidance and points you to the official source when rules depend on nationality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Always check your local mission before applying<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<dl class=\"swell-block-faq is-style-faq-border\" data-q=\"fill-main\" data-a=\"fill-custom\">\n<div class=\"swell-block-faq__item\"><dt class=\"faq_q\">How long does a short-term visa take?<\/dt><dd class=\"faq_a\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many missions quote <strong>at least 5 business days<\/strong>, longer in peak periods or special cases.<\/p>\n<\/dd><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-faq__item\"><dt class=\"faq_q\">What are the standard visa fees?<\/dt><dd class=\"faq_a\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MOFA baselines are about <strong>\u00a53,000\/\u00a56,000\/\u00a5700<\/strong>, with 2025\u201326 U.S. fees of <strong>$20\/$40\/$5<\/strong> for many nationalities; India is <strong>$6\/$6\/$1<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/dd><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-faq__item\"><dt class=\"faq_q\">Can I apply for a Japan eVISA for purposes other than tourism?<\/dt><dd class=\"faq_a\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No\u2014eVISA is <strong>single-entry tourism only<\/strong>; other purposes apply at 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