VISA and Consular Information
2023/5/18
COVID-19 Travel Information and Restrictions
We recommend you to use Visit Japan Web to pre-register your details.
Visit Japan Web is a web service to help smooth arrival procedure at the airport in Japan. You can register your information for Immigration and Customs procedures ahead of your trip, including the disembarkation card for visa exemption (for eligible travellers such as Australians).
For any issues using Visit Japan Web, see the instruction manual or make an inquiry directly.
- Visit Japan Web (Information Flyer)
- For safe travel in Japan (Medical and COVID-19 info from Japan National Tourism Organization)
- Border enforcement measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs link)
- COVID-19 related information from the Immigration Services Agency of Japan (CoE, re-entry permit, etc.)
- Important notes regarding Animal and Plant Quarantine for those entering Japan
GENERAL VISA INFORMATION (ENGLISH, FREE HOTLINE 24/7)
Recommended Information
- Visas
- Temporary Visitor (Tourist, Family Visits, Business) Visa
- Work or Long-term (CoE, Spouse, Student) Visa
- Working Holiday Visa
- Transit Visa & Transit Information
- Visa Enquiries & FAQ (Passport Validity, Fees)
- Consular
- The Hague Convention (The Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction)
- Police Certificate
- Travel
- Further Use of Facial Recognition Automated Gates (Notice)
- Vaccinations
- Medicine
- Customs
- Quarantine
- Mobile Sim Cards
- A Daily Life Support Portal for Foreign Nationals
- Changes to the Basic Resident Registration Law
- Introductory Movies on Elementary Schools in Japan