Japan visa guideJapan has visa exemption arrangements with 74 countries and regions, and travellers from everywhere else need a visa. If you live in a country covered by the JAPAN eVISA system, you can apply online and receive an electronic visa for a short tourist trip. Choose your passport to see what applies to you.
MyVisitVisa is a private company, not a government agency. We prepare, check and submit your application - you can also apply directly on the official Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan website.
For passports that need a visa, applied for online where the JAPAN eVISA system covers your country of residence.
| Visa | Total price | Processing | Stay | Valid for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan tourist visa (JAPAN eVISA) | AUD 275 | 15 days | Up to 30 days | 90 days |
Total prices include any government fee and our service fee. Processing times are our standard estimates; your exact date is shown before you pay.
Pick your passport at the top of this page to see the visa you need and its total price.
Enter your details and upload the documents listed above - no embassy queue for online visas.
Our visa team checks everything, submits your application to the government and tracks every status change.
You're emailed the moment it's approved and can download it from your MyVisitVisa account.
Japan's visa exemption covers around 70 countries. Many nationalities - including Indian, Nepali, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Chinese, Vietnamese and Filipino passport holders - must obtain a visa before travelling, even if they live in Australia. MyVisitVisa handles these applications, including application submission.
There is no fixed legal minimum for visa-free visitors, but for visa applications you must demonstrate sufficient funds for your trip. Bank statements covering the last three months and showing a stable balance are typically expected.
Yes. This is one of our most common applications. If you hold a non-exempt passport and reside in Australia, you can apply through the Japanese embassy or consulate in Australia. We prepare your documents, check them and manage the submission.
Embassy processing is generally around 5 to 10 business days once your application is lodged, though it can be longer in peak travel periods. Apply several weeks ahead, especially for cherry blossom and autumn seasons.
Visit Japan Web is Japan's online immigration and customs declaration system. You register your details before departure and receive QR codes to present on arrival. It is free, and while you can still complete paper forms, using it is far faster - Narita, Haneda and Kansai now have self-service kiosks that handle immigration and customs in one scan.
Register at least six hours before landing, not at the departure gate. The QR code must be loaded live from the website or app on arrival - a saved screenshot will not scan.
Yes, every traveller needs their own record, including children - but one person can create and manage a family group in a single account and receive QR codes for everyone.
Yes, in practice. Immigration officers can ask for evidence you intend to leave within your permitted stay, and airlines often check at boarding. Have a return or onward ticket available
Extensions of visa-free short stays are rarely granted and only in exceptional circumstances such as illness. If you're planning a longer trip, arrange the correct visa before departure rather than relying on extending on arrival.
No. Visa-free entry and tourist visas cover tourism, family visits, conferences and business meetings only. Paid work, long-term study or any income-generating activity in Japan requires a specific visa arranged before you travel.
Yes. Japanese immigration officers make the final decision at the border and may refuse entry over unclear travel purpose, no onward ticket, insufficient funds or a previous immigration breach. Visa-free entry is a permission, not a guarantee.
Japan has visa exemption arrangements with 74 countries and regions for short stays. Travellers from other countries need a visa. Choose your passport at the top of this page to see what applies to you.
People who live in a country or region covered by the JAPAN eVISA system and need a visa for a short tourist trip, travelling by air or by scheduled ferry from Busan or Shanghai, with an ordinary passport.
Yes, through the official JAPAN eVISA website if your country of residence is covered, or through a Japanese embassy. MyVisitVisa is a private company, not a government agency - we prepare, check and submit your application for you.
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