General Information
Do I need a visa to enter Japan?
Information regarding visas for Japan is summarized on the pages below.
Please contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan for individual inquiries.
Visa Information
Websites of Japanese Embassies, Consulates and Permanent Missions
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Articles in this section
- Do I need a visa to enter Japan?
- Is it necessary for overseas visitors to show their passport upon checking in at accommodations?
- When is peak travel season?
- When do the cherry blossoms bloom?
- When can we see autumn foilage in Japan?
- Will travel in Japan be difficult without Japanese language skills?
- Is Japan expensive?
- How can I find accommodations/hotels and reserve a room?
- What kind of accommodation is available in Japan?
- I have heard that I can only visit Katsura-rikyu Palace with a permit. How can I get this authorisation?
- When is the best time to visit Japan?
- Is a biometric passport necessary?
- Where are the JNTO offices located?
- What can I import into Japan?
- Which tour operators specialise in Japan?