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.

[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.