Japan
Japan: Visit Japan Web – official link, fee and who needs it
Key facts
- Form
- Visit Japan Web (arrival procedures: immigration and customs)
- Official link
- services.digital.go.jp/en/visit-japan-web/
- Official fee
- Free. Japan Customs: “Visit Japan Web is available free of charge.” The Digital Agency never asks users to pay fees.
Source: Japan Customs – Beware of fake websites related to customs procedures · Digital Agency – Announcement concerning use of Visit Japan Web — Last verified 2026-11-13
- When to apply
- Register your information in advance, then show the 2D (QR) code at immigration and customs on arrival. You can register on a PC, but you need a smartphone or tablet to show the code.
Source: Digital Agency (Japan) – Visit Japan Web — Last verified 2026-11-13
- Validity
- Visit Japan Web is not a visa. Check below whether your passport is visa-exempt.
Source: Digital Agency (Japan) – Visit Japan Web · Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan – Exemption of visa (short-term stay) — Last verified 2026-11-13
How to apply
Start from the Digital Agency's official Visit Japan Web page and follow its link to the service.
Source: Digital Agency (Japan) – Visit Japan Web — Last verified 2026-11-13
Who needs it (by passport)
| UK – British citizen | No advance visa or e-authorisation needed Visa-exempt for short-term stays (MOFA list); landing permission is usually granted for 90 days. |
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| British National (Overseas) – BN(O) | No advance visa or e-authorisation needed MOFA: visa not required for BN(O) passport holders who have the right of residence in Hong Kong; 90 days. |
| Hong Kong SAR passport | No advance visa or e-authorisation needed Visa not required for holders of a Hong Kong SAR passport (MOFA list); 90 days. |
| China (mainland) passport | Visa likely needed – check the official site China (mainland) is not on MOFA's visa exemption list. Check visa requirements on the official site. |
| Taiwan passport | No advance visa or e-authorisation needed Visa-exempt for Taiwan passport holders with a personal ID number (MOFA list); 90 days. |
| Malaysia | No advance visa or e-authorisation needed Visa-exempt only with an ICAO-compliant ePassport (MOFA list); others are advised to get a visa first. |
| Singapore | No advance visa or e-authorisation needed Visa-exempt for short-term stays (MOFA list); 90 days. |
| USA | No advance visa or e-authorisation needed Visa-exempt for short-term stays (MOFA list); 90 days. |
| EU or other passport | No advance visa or e-authorisation needed All EU member states are on MOFA's visa exemption list (90 days). Other countries: check the list. |
Rules for passports not listed, and anything not stated by the official source: check the official site. Official eligibility checker / list
⚠ Fake-site warning
Japan Customs has identified fake websites impersonating Visit Japan Web and paid “assistance” sites, including sites charging to create Visit Japan Web QR codes.
Source: Japan Customs – Beware of fake websites related to customs procedures — Last verified 2026-11-13
Good to know
- Japan Customs recommends Visit Japan Web for electronic customs declarations and says no payment to Japan Customs is required for customs procedures on arrival.
Source: Japan Customs – Beware of fake websites related to customs procedures — Last verified 2026-11-13
Official sources
- Japan Customs – Beware of fake websites related to customs procedures
https://www.customs.go.jp/english/news/20260528e.html - Digital Agency – Announcement concerning use of Visit Japan Web
https://services.digital.go.jp/en/visit-japan-web/news/20250605-01/ - Digital Agency (Japan) – Visit Japan Web
https://services.digital.go.jp/en/visit-japan-web/ - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan – Exemption of visa (short-term stay)
https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/short/novisa.html
Last verified 2026-11-13