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Visas for U.S. citizens hoping to travel, study or work in Japan are controlled by the Japanese government. While the Japanese Government is the ultimate authority on visa matters, we would like to present some general information on visas for U.S. citizens to aid in your planning.
On this page, American citizens can learn when they are eligible for the eVisa, how to apply for a Japan visa online from the US, and when it is necessary to obtain their Japanese visa from an embassy or consulate.
Determine if you need a visa to go to Japan: Who needs a visa? If you do NOT need a visa, skip to STEP #6. Prepare all the required documents: Types of Visas & Documents. Visit the Embassy of Japan and submit all the documents: Application Drop-off Hours.
All foreign nationals/people who need to obtain a short-term visa to Japan AND currently reside in the following countries/region, are eligible to apply for a visa online: Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Kingdom, U.S.A.
Foreign nationals/people who wish to travel to Japan for tourism for a short-term period can apply for a visa online and receive an electronic visa (eVISA) through the JAPAN eVISA system. As of November 11, 2024, the JAPAN eVISA system is available for nationals/people residing in the following countries/regions.
Whether you need to obtain a visa in order to enter Japan differs according to the purpose of visit, length of your stay, your nationality, etc. Travelers from certain countries may be eligible to visit Japan without a visa under visa exemption arrangements. Visa fees are revised on April 1st each year and waived for certain nationalities.
When applicants from certain countries/regions (whose visa exemption arrangements with Japan have been temporarily suspended), including the United States and Canada may apply for their visas with the following: (1) The visa application form (see Documentation #1 below). (2) A valid passport (see Documentation #2 below).