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If your nationality is on Japan's visa-free list (e.g., USA, Canada, UK, Australia, and many European countries), you can enter without a visa for up to 90 days for tourism. However, travelers from countries like India, China, the Philippines, and Vietnam who reside in eligible regions must apply for a Japan eVisa; the permitted stay (15, 30, or 90 days) and whether you can apply directly or only through an accredited travel agency both depend on your specific nationality and residence. If you are not eligible for the eVisa and not visa-exempt, you must apply for a traditional sticker visa at an embassy.

You will receive a notification via email once your visa is issued. Unlike other visas, you do not simply print a PDF. You must log in to the official system via a mobile device at the airport to display the "Visa Issuance Notice." Screenshots or printed copies are generally not accepted at the immigration counter; you need a live internet connection to show the digital barcode. Free WiFi is available at almost all major Japanese airports, including Tokyo Narita (NRT) and Tokyo Haneda (HND). If you applied through iVisa, we will send you instructions on how to access the Visa Issuance Notice through your dashboard.

The Japan eVisa allows for a stay of up to 90 days, though the consulate decides the actual length you'll be permitted to stay (15, 30, or 90 days) based on your nationality and residence. Note: the visa is only valid for 3 months from the date of issue, so you must enter Japan within that 3-month window.

Yes. This eVisa is meant for tourism visits only; you'll have to provide your travel plans and hotel/accommodation bookings. If you want to visit Japan for business or to visit family, you must apply for a different visa via the Japanese embassy or consulate and provide other documents, such as an invitation letter or proof of your business purpose, depending on your travel purpose.

No. The Japan eVisa is a single-entry visa and cannot be extended. If you need to stay longer than your permitted period, you must apply for a different visa category (such as a work or student visa) at an immigration office, which is a much more complex process.

Yes. Every traveler, including infants and minors, must have their own visa unless they are from a visa-exempt country. Parents can manage the application for their children through iVisa by using the "Add another person" option.

If your Japan eVisa is denied, Japan's immigration authorities require a 6-month wait before you can reapply, and they don't disclose the reason for the denial. We also offer denial protection as an optional add-on to your application, and our experts can help you build a stronger application once you're eligible to reapply.

A QR code covering your immigration entry information and customs declaration, plus tax-free shopping registration if you'd like it included. We email it to you once it's ready, and you show it at the immigration and customs gates on arrival.