Country
Passport Required?
Visa Required?
Return Ticket Required?
Passport valid for the duration of intended stay in Japan
required by all.
Whether or not they hold a visa, visitors who do not
possess visible means of support for their stay, onward or
return tickets and other documents for their next destination
may be refused entry.
Required by all except the following:
(a) 1.
nationals of Austria, Germany, Ireland, Liechtenstein,
Mexico, Switzerland and the UK (UK citizens) for a stay of up
to 6 months*;
(b) 2. nationals of all other EU
countries not mentioned abovefor a stay of up to 3 months;
(c) 3. nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Australia,
Bahamas, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus,
Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Estonia,
Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Guatemala, Honduras,
Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Lesotho, Malta, Mauritius, Monaco,
Norway, Poland, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, Surinam,
Tunisia, Turkey and Uruguay for a stay of up to 3
months;
(d) 4. nationals of Barbados, New Zealand
and the USA for stays of up to 90 days;
(e) nationals of
Brunei for a touristic stay of up to 14 days.
*Nationals who are permitted to stay for 6 months will
initially be granted a stay of up to 3 months and may then
apply, while in Japan, to the local Immigration Department for
an extension of up to a further 3 months. Such extensions are
at the discretion of the immigration authorities in Japan and
may not be granted. For further information contact the
Consulate (or Consular Section at Embassy).
Temporary Visitor, Working, General/Student and Transit. Most visas cost Yen3,000
(single-entry) and Yen6,000 (double/multiple-entry), but
prices depend on nationality and nature of intended visit.
Most transit visas cost Yen700. Contact the Consulate (or
Consular section at Embassy) for further details.
Depends on a variety of conditions, including nationality
and purpose of visit. Single-entry visas are valid for 3
months (extensions for another 3 months granted at the
discretion of Immigration Department in Japan); double-entry
visas for 6 months and multiple-entry visas for 12 months.
Enquire at the Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy) for
further details.
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Address section. Applications for all visas must be made in
person.
Temporary Visitor Visas: (a) Valid passport. (b) 2
completed application forms. (c) 2 passport-size photos. (d)
Return air/sea ticket or copy. (e) Fee. (f) Proof of
sufficient funds for stay (eg recent bank statement). Working and
General/Student Visas:
(a)-(f) and (g) A letter of invitation from person/company in
Japan may also be requested in certain cases; (h) A letter of
invitation from person or company in Japan may also be
requested. Various other requirements are specified depending
on what type of job or educational activity will be undertaken
in the country; (i) A Certificate of Eligibility (original and
a photocopy), endorsed by the Ministry of Justice prior to
application for the visa itself, is highly recommended in
order to speed up the visa processing time. For more
information check with the Consulate (or Consular section at
Embassy).
2-7 for applications that do not need referral to the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tokyo. 2-3 months if referral
is needed. For those nationals that possess a Certificate of
Eligibility the processing time will be reduced.
Overseas Promotion Department, 2-10-1, Yuraku-cho,
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0006, Japan
Tel: (3) 3216 1902. Fax:
(3) 3216 1846.
Website: http://www.jnto.go.jp/
B1, Tokyo International Forum, 3-5-1 Marunouchi,
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan
Tel: (3) 3201 3331. Fax:
(3) 3201 3347.
Website: http://www.jnto.go.jp/
Office also in: Kyoto (tel: (75) 371 5649).
Food and drink are generally considered safe but there is
risk of parisitic infection and toxins from raw seafood.
Typhus occurs in some river valleys. Japanese
encephalitis may occur and paragonimiasis has been
reported
Health insurance is strongly recommended, owing to the high
cost of treatment. The International Association for Medical
Assistance to Travellers provides English-speaking doctors.
There are hospitals in all major cities.
Jan 1 2002 New Year’s Day. Jan 14 Coming of
Age Day. Feb 11 National Foundation Day. Mar 21
Vernal Equinox Day. Apr 29 Greenery Day. May 3
Constitution Memorial Day. May 5 Children’s Day. Jul
20 Day of the Sea. Sep 15 Respect for the Aged Day.
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day. Oct 14 Sports Day.
Nov 3 Culture Day. Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving
Day. Dec 23 Birthday of the Emperor. Jan 1 2003
New Year’s Day. Jan 13 Coming of Age Day. Feb 11
National Foundation Day. Mar 21 Vernal Equinox Day.
Apr 29 Greenery Day. May 3 Constitution Memorial
Day. May 5 Children’s Day. Jul 20 Day of the
Sea. Sep 15 Respect for the Aged Day. Sep 23
Autumnal Equinox Day. Oct 13 Sports Day. Nov 3
Culture Day. Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day. Dec
23 Birthday of the Emperor.
Destination Guide – Japan
Passport and Visa Application
Health
Holidays
Passports
Note
Visas
Note
Types of visa and cost
Validity
Application to
Application requirements
Working days required
Addresses
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Other risks
Health care
Public Holidays
Note
| British | yes | 1 | yes |
| Australian | yes | 3 | yes |
| Canadian | yes | 3 | yes |
| USA | yes | 4 | yes |
| Other EU | yes | 1/2 | yes |
| Japanese | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Japan National Tourist Organisation (JNTO) |
| Tourist Information Centre |
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| Health Precaution | Special Precaution | Certificate |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Fever | no | no |
| Cholera | no | no |
| Typhoid and Polio | no | n/a |
| Malaria | no | n/a |
| Food and Drink | 1 | n/a |
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(a) If a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following day is treated as a holiday. (b) When there is a single day between two national holidays, it is also taken as a holiday. (c) Between December 29 and January 3 government offices and many shops and offices are closed. |