What documents do you need to enter Japan?

Entry & Exit: You must have a valid passport and an onward/return ticket for tourist/business visa free stays of up to 90 days. Your passport must be valid for the entire time you are staying in Japan.



To enter Japan in 2026, travelers generally require a valid passport and, depending on their nationality, either a visa-exempt status or a pre-approved visa (including the eVisa for eligible short-term tourists). For most visitors, the most efficient way to clear immigration is by using the Visit Japan Web service, where you can pre-register your immigration and customs declarations to generate a QR code for faster processing upon arrival. While COVID-era health certificates are no longer required, you must still provide proof of return or onward travel if requested. Additionally, some travelers may be asked to show proof of sufficient funds for their stay, such as recent bank statements or a credit card. Always ensure your passport has at least six months of validity remaining from your date of entry to avoid any potential boarding issues with airlines.

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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.

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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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Medicines that are hallucinogenic, narcotic, and/or psychotropic in nature will be confiscated, except in extenuating circumstances where prior approval has been obtained (e.g., a cancer patient taking a type of medication that has a high percentage of pain killer; these cases are treated on a case by case basis).

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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.

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Arrival is landing, than you can take about 20 min to go to the gate, than people want to get out, you need to walk. At immigration It takes as long as it takes. Normally around 45 min to an hour. Usually it takes 15minutes average but it can be way more if there are other flights and human delay.

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A Few Final Notes and Links While credit cards are become more widely accepted in Japan, cash is still king in Japan. Don't assume that you can use a credit card in small stores, restaurants and accommodations, particularly “mom and pop” places. Always carry sufficient Japanese cash as a backup.

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Yes, drinking water from taps in Japan is safe. For environmental reasons, try to use a refillable water bottle rather than buying bottled water in Japan. Metro train stations have public water fountains, but otherwise these can be hard to find (this is the land of vending machines after all).

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