Visiting Japan & Visa
2023/8/1
Foreign nationals who meet ALL of the criteria below are no longer required to obtain a visa.
*Click here for frequently asked questions and answers. |
[New! 2023/3/27] Online visa application is now available.
Please check JAPAN eVISA website
[New! 2023/7/6] Online visa will accept credit card payments from July 10, 2023. Please click here for more information.
IMPORTANT: Applicants should only submit an eVisa application OR a regular visa application. DO NOT submit both types of applications at the same time.
SEE FLOWCHARTS BELOW FOR THE APLICATION PROCESS


FAQ about online application
[New! 2023/3/17] From March 17, 2023, applicants for a long-term stay visa may submit a copy of Certificate of Eligibility (COE) instead of an original one.
[New! 2023/3/8]The consulate doesn't accept any inquiries regarding the status of your application. We will contact applicants only if additional documentation is required.
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24 Hours/7 days Japan Visa Information Hotline (English) TEL: 1-202-499-1468 The Consulate Consular Section TEL: 206-682-9107 ex.126 or 120 Email: visa@se.mofa.go.jp Frequently Asked Questions about Visa If you have questions, please contact 24 hours/7days Japan Visa Information Hotline. The Consulate is currently receiving a high volume of inquiries while our resources are limited. Please leave a message with your contact information when you call us. It may take us longer to respond to inquiries. Thank you for understanding. |
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What is JNTO ? Official Name: Japan National Tourism Organization |
Resources
Japanese Government
- Japanese visa information: Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)
- Japanese Immigration and Certificate of Eligibility: Ministry of Justice (MOJ)
- Foreign national coexistence policies:Immigration Services Agency of Japan
- Countermeasures of Novel Coronavirus in Japan: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW)
- MHLW Hotline: +81-3-3595-2176 (English and other languages)
- Narita Airport Quarantine Station Phone: +81-476-34-2310
- Haneda Airport Quarantine Station Phone: +81-3-6847-9312 *For all other locations click here
- Official guide for traveling Japan-Travel Japan (JNTO): Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)
- Novel Coronavirus information: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- U.S. citizens traveling abroad: Department of States (DOS)
- U.S. citizens in Japan: U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Japan
- U.S. immigration: Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- U.S. visa: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Recommended Information
- Visa Exempt Countries
- Immigration Services Agency of Japan
- Other Japanese Embassy/Consulates in the U.S.
- Consular Services
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA)
- Ministry of Justice of Japan (MOJ)
- Customs Information
- Bringing Medications to Japan
- Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)
- Japan Information and Culture Center
- U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Japan
- U.S. Department of Defense Travel Management Office