Before you go
Entry requirements
For U.S. passport holders on a vacation. Other passport? Your advisor will check for you.
Japan
No visa needed- Check your passport. Valid for your whole stay. 1 blank page for the landing sticker.
- Nothing to apply for. Free. Optional: set up Visit Japan Web a few days before you fly.
- Know your stay. Up to 90 days for tourism.
- Visit Japan Web (free, optional) lets you pre-fill immigration and customs and get QR codes for a faster arrival.
- JESTA, Japan's future online travel authorization, is law but not yet operating; the target is Japan's fiscal year 2028 (Apr 2028 to Mar 2029). Nothing to apply for today.
Visit Japan Web (official, optional) ›
Last verified Oct 12, 2026.
Entry rules change, sometimes with little notice. Always confirm before you travel. This is general guidance, not legal advice.


