What do I need to travel to Japan? Should I get a visa?
Japan has visa waiver agreements with most countries. If you are a native of any of the following countries, you will not need to complete any formalities to enter Japan. If the country where you were born does not appear in the following article, we recommend you go to the Japanese Embassy in your country and confirm the necessary procedures for your trip.
Visa exempt countries
To visit Japan you only need a passport valid enough for the entire stay in the country and a round trip ticket.
Stays of up to 3 months
Spain, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Slovakia, Slovenia, United States, Estonia, El Salvador, Finland, France, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras , Iceland, Israel, Italy, Lesotho, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Mauritius, Monaco, Norway, New Zealand, Netherlands, Portugal, Poland, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, San Marino, Singapore, Suriname, Sweden, Tunisia, Turkey and Uruguay.
Stay up to 6 months
Germany, Austria, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Mexico, United Kingdom and Switzerland.
Other countries
Citizens of other countries require a visa to enter Japan.
To obtain a visa, it is best to go to the Japanese embassy or consulate of your country of origin with the following documents:
- Passport.
- Two photos.
- Two entry forms (available at the embassy or consulate).
- Document certifying the purpose of the visit.
Since the documents required for the visa may vary depending on the country, it is recommended to visit the website of the Japanese Embassy of the corresponding country, or to call it by phone. The process of getting a visa for Japan is not that complicated, and although it is recommended to do it in advance to avoid unforeseen events, do not worry. They will help and collaborate to help you with the visa process, and enjoy your trip.