Japan Tourist Visa

Japan is one of the well developed and most beautiful countries in the world. It is a blend of Eastern traditions and Western modernity. It offers a plethora of unique experiences that you will never find anywhere else in the world. It is a popular visitor destination. Every year its unforgettable fascinating beauty attracts people from all around the world. The visit to Japan will leave pleasant memories in your mind.

From breathtaking nature, beautiful blue ponds, waterfalls, and bamboo forests to incredible temples and shrines, you will have everything in one place. It is one of the safest countries. Everything in Japan is super clean. During your visit to Japan, you can explore a lot about its history by visiting castles, temples, and shrines.

To visit Japan, the first thing you need is to check whether you need a Japan Tourist Visa or not, and usually, it depends on your nationality.

Who does not need a Japan visa?

If you are from any of the following countries, you do not need to obtain a visa to enter Japan. You are allowed to remain in the state for up to 90 days without a visa if your purpose of visiting Japan is tourism, commerce, business conferences, visiting family, etc.

• All European Union citizens
• Australia
• Argentina
• Bahamas
• Barbados
• Brunei (Stay of up to 15 days)
• Canada
• Chile
• Costa Rica
• Dominican Republic
• El Salvador
• Guatemala
• Honduras
• Hong Kong
• Iceland
• Israel
• Lesotho
• Liechtenstein
• Macau
• Macedonia
• Malaysia
• Mauritius
• Mexico
• Monaco
• New Zealand
• Norway
• San Marino
• Serbia
• Singapore
• South Korea
• Suriname
• Switzerland
• Taiwan
• Thailand (Stay of up to 15 days)
• Tunisia
• Turkey
• United States
• Uruguay

Note that if you are from any visa-exempt countries listed above, you only need to have an MRP (machine-readable passport) with ICAO standards.

How to get a Japan Tourist Visa?

If you are not from the countries listed above, you need to apply for a Japan Tourist Visa to visit Japan. It is a type of Short Stay Visa that allows you to enter the state for a short stay visit for up to 90 days.

Note that for business activities such as attending a business meeting in Japan, you need to apply for a Japan Business Visa.

Requirements for a Japan Tourist Visa

You will need to have the following requirements to get a Japan Tourist Visa.

1. Completed Japan Tourist Visa Application Form

2. A valid passport with the validity of up to six months

3. Passport size photo

4. Marital status

5. A return ticket

6. Proof of enough financial means for your entire stay in Japan

7. Proof of accommodation in Japan, i.e., rental agreement

8. Certificate of Employment (If any)

9. A document that shows travel plans for the trip

Cost of a Japan Tourist Visa

It will cost you about 3,000 yen for a single-entry visa and 6,000 yen for a multiple-entry visa.

Processing time for a Japan Tourist Visa

The processing time for a Japan visa will be from 2 days to 5 days.

The validity of a Japan tourist visa

• For Single-entry visa: The validity will be of up to 3 months from the issuance date.
• For Double-entry visa: The validity will be six months from the date of the issue.

Is it expensive to visit Japan?

Visiting Japan is considered to be quite expensive. But even if you are on a tight budget, you will still have an enjoyable experience there. During your visit, you can expect to spend approximately $110 to $140 per day.

Top 8 Unmissable Places to Visit in Japan

The following is the list of some of the top-rated places to visit in Japan.

1. Mount Fuji

2. Imperial Tokyo

3. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

4. Historic Kyoto

5. The Island Shrine of Itsukushima

6. Temple City

7. Osaka Castle

8. Chūbu-Sangaku National Park and the Japanese Alps