What is your reason for visiting Japan?

Over-view of Travel Requirements

5/2/2023
The Biden administration has announced that as of May 12th, the Covid-19 vaccine requirements for international travelers will end. For more details, visit the website of the White House.

4/28/2023 UPDATE:
As of April 29th, Japan's border control measures no longer requires vaccination certificates and PCR tests taken within 72 hours of departure.
However, Visit Japan Web registration is still recommended as it can make immigration clearance, the customs and duty-free process more convenient.
※Those entering Japan with symptoms of suspected COVID-19 infection will be tested upon arrival. Furthermore, those who test positive will be required to quarantine at a designated facility.

For more details, visit the website of Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan



Click here to see what's required for your travel

Step 1:
ERFS Application
Step 2:
Visa Application
Step 3:
Travel Arrangement
Leisure Travel
*Not required

*Not required
You can book yourself, or contact H.I.S. for travel arrangements
1-877-447-8721
Family Visit
*Not required

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You can book yourself, or contact H.I.S. for travel arrangements
1-877-447-8721
Short-term business
*Not required

*Not required
You can book yourself, or contact H.I.S. for travel arrangements
1-877-447-8721
Long-term stay
(for more than 3 months)

*Not required

Contact your closest Consulate General of Japan
You can book yourself, or contact H.I.S. for travel arrangements
1-877-447-8721


Purpose for VisitLeisure Travel

Foreign nationals who plan to visit Japan for leisure



Things to do before your Trip

Travel Arrangements
  • After April 29, 2023, it is no longer required to present proof of vaccination/negative certificate.
  • It is strongly recommended that you pre-register on Visit Japan Web to make your entry into Japan much smoother.
  • Public Transportation: Available for use without restrictions.
  • *Please be advised that the above information is subject to change at short notice depending on the status in Japan and abroad.




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Purpose for Visit Family Visit

Foreign nationals who have family members of Japanese citizens

Things to do before your Trip

Travel Arrangements
  • After April 29, 2023, it is no longer required to present proof of vaccination/negative certificate.
  • It is strongly recommended that you pre-register on Visit Japan Web to make your entry into Japan much smoother.
  • Public Transportation: Available for use without restrictions.
  • *Please be advised that the above information is subject to change at short notice depending on the status in Japan and abroad.


Purpose for Visit Short Term Stay for Business

Foreign nationals who plan to stay in Japan for less than 3 months for business and employment purposes

Things to do before your Trip

Travel Arrangements
  • After April 29, 2023, it is no longer required to present proof of vaccination/negative certificate.
  • It is strongly recommended that you pre-register on Visit Japan Web to make your entry into Japan much smoother.
  • Public Transportation: Available for use without restrictions.
  • *Please be advised that the above information is subject to change at short notice depending on the status in Japan and abroad.


Purpose for Visit Long Term Stay

Foreign nationals who plan to stay in Japan for more than 3 months for business/educational purposes.

Things to do before your Trip

1. Visa Application
2. Travel Arrangements
  • After April 29, 2023, it is no longer required to present proof of vaccination/negative certificate.
  • It is strongly recommended that you pre-register on Visit Japan Web to make your entry into Japan much smoother.
  • Public Transportation: Available for use without restrictions.
  • *Please be advised that the above information is subject to change at short notice depending on the status in Japan and abroad.



Before Your Departure

Below documentations and applications are required before your flight to Japan. Please make sure to download and install applications prior to your flight.

Valid Passport and Visa

Please be sure to have your required documents, such as your passport and any visa and/or entry/residency documentation

Create a free account with
"Visit Japan Web"

Visit Japan Web is a paperless system for Japan entry, which digitalizes and stores all your required documentations for immigration and customs process in Japan. It is strongly recommended to use this service, as it helps to speed up your entry procedures in Japan.
For more information, click here, or view our instruction video here (updated May 2023).

What you need for your Re-Entry to the U.S.

5/2/2023
The Biden administration has announced that as of May 12th, the Covid-19 vaccine requirements for international travelers will end. For more details, visit the website of the White House.

Below are documentations that are currently required for the re-entry to the U.S.

Attestation

The applicable portion of the attestation must be completed for each passenger age two or older, and the attestation must be provided to the airline or aircraft operator prior to boarding a flight to the United States.

Vaccination Record
(*for Non-U.S.citizens, Non-U.S. Immigrants)

All non-U.S. citizen, non-U.S. immigrants traveling to the United States by air are required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19. For more information, please refer to CDC website .

Contact Information

All air passengers to the United States will be required to provide contact information to airlines before boarding flights to the United States.