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Japan: visa and passport requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa required
Australian Yes Yes No/2
British Yes Yes No/1
Canadian Yes Yes No/3
Other EU Yes Yes No/1/2/3
USA Yes Yes No/2
Passports: 

To enter Japan, a passport valid for the duration of intended stay is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Passport note: 

Whether or not they hold a visa, visitors who do not possess visible means of support for their stay, onward or return tickets, or other documents for their next destination, may be refused entry.

All foreign nationals now entering Japan will be photographed and have their fingerprints taken; nationals will also be subject to a short interview regarding their purpose of stay.

Visas: 

Visas for Japan are tot required by nationals referred to in the chart above for the following durations:

(a) nationals of Austria, Germany, Ireland, Liechtenstein and the UK (1) can stay in Japan visa-free for up to six months;

(b) nationals of Australia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia and the USA (2) can visit Japan visa-free for stays of up to 90 days;

(c) nationals of Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden (3) can visit Japan visa-free for stays of up to three months.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements for Japan.

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