Visiting Japan & Visa

Foreign nationals who meet ALL of the criteria below are no longer required to obtain a visa.

U.S. citizen or foreign nationals of visa exemption countries (See "the list of visa exemption countries and regions") Short-term stay (less than 90 days) Purpose of the visit is either business affairs, visiting Relatives/acquaintances, tourism *The visa exempt measure does NOT apply to COE: Certificate of Eligibility holders, who intend to stay more than 90 days or for activities to undertake revenue. *Click here for frequently asked questions and answers.

If you are applying for a single-entry visa for tourism purposes, we recommend JAPAN eVISA, which allows you to apply, pay the visa fee, and receive your Japan visa online.
See the latest Information: https://www.la.us.emb-japan.go.jp/pdf/eVISA.pdf
FAQ about online application
For inquiries regarding JAPAN eVisa:
Email: japan-visa@bricks-corp.com (English only) 
eVISA hotline ☎ 202-499-1468 (English only, 24 hours) 
 
However, online JAPAN eVISA applications are not available for transferring flights, visits to relatives/friends, conferences or business, multiple-entry visa applications, or long-term work or study visa applications (application with COE). For those purposes, please apply for a Regular Visa at the Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle if you are a resident of the State of Washington, Montana, or the northern part of Idaho.
 

IMPORTANT: Applicants should only submit an eVisa application OR a regular visa application. DO NOT submit both types of applications at the same time. If you apply both, your application will be rejected.