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How do I get a Japanese QR code?

Visit Japan Web's QR Codes You are also required to have your own individual QR code. This can be acquired through Visit Japan Web's website. This will basically fast track you through various procedures such as quarantine, immigration, and customs declaration.



To get your Japanese QR codes for entry in 2026, you must use the Visit Japan Web official portal (vjw-lp.digital.go.jp). You begin by creating an account and registering your basic information, including your passport details and flight number. The process is divided into three main sections: Immigration (Disembarkation Card), Customs Declaration, and Tax-Free QR (optional, for shopping). After you answer the required questions about your stay and what you are bringing into the country, the system will generate a unique QR code for each section. You should take a screenshot of these codes before you fly, as you will need to scan them at automated kiosks or show them to officers upon arrival at airports like Narita, Haneda, or Kansai. Using this digital system significantly speeds up your processing time compared to the old paper forms, allowing you to bypass long manual entry queues and head straight to the "e-gates" for a faster exit into the city.

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If you register in advance, you can shop by displaying the tax exemption QR code and have it read without showing your passport to the store clerk. Target audienceThose eligible for tax-free purchases are those who have foreign nationality and whose status of residence is Temporary Visitor, Diplomatic, or Official.

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Using the app will allow you to move more quickly through your arrival airport. However, you will not be denied entry to Japan if you do not use the Visit Japan Web app.

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WiFi (limited, but available) As a tourist, you can download the Japan Connected Free Wi-Fi app to find and connect with one of the 130,000 access points located at various airports, train stations and Japan's major sightseeing spots.

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If it is your first time traveling alone or visiting Japan, it might be simpler to base yourself in one place and make multiple day trips out or mix in an overnight trip or two. Sticking mainly to the city may make it easier and cheaper, but venturing out into the countryside allows for different experiences.

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Visa Free Travel for U.S. Citizen Tourists Effective as of midnight April 29, 2023 (Japan time), all travelers arriving in Japan will no longer need to present proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test certificate.

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