Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Japan?
The official link goes to mofa.go.jp. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.
Japan entry rules for Chinese citizens.
| Verdict | e-Visa before you fly |
|---|---|
| Document | JAPAN eVISA (via accredited agency in China) |
| Fee | Approx. JPY 15,000 single-entry (applications accepted from 1 Jul 2026, paid in local currency; may differ or be waived by nationality) |
| Stay | 15 or 30 days (eVISA for residents of mainland China) |
| Validity | Single entry |
| When to apply | No official lead time published; apply several weeks ahead |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for a Chinese passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Japan entry requirements.
The details for a Chinese passport.
Chinese nationals residing in mainland China apply through an accredited agency; MOFA says they may be issued 15- or 30-day visas. Chinese nationals resident in a listed eVISA country apply there. JAPAN eVISA is issued by country of RESIDENCE, not nationality: residents of Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, UK and USA apply directly online; residents of Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Macau, Mongolia, Singapore, UAE and South Korea apply through an accredited agency. Single-entry, short-term (up to 90 days), ordinary passports only, arrival by air (or the Busan/Shanghai scheduled ferries). No sticker: show the 'visa issuance notice' on your phone at check-in. Visa fees rose sharply on 1 Jul 2026. Spot-check 10 Oct 2026 (MOFA): eVISAs for Chinese nationals living in China are issued for a 15- or 30-day stay, not 90.
How long it must be valid.
Passport must be valid for the whole length of stay; Japan sets no extra validity period (airlines may apply their own stricter rules). If extending your stay, the passport must cover the extension.
Recent changes in Japan.
- 2026-07-01 — International Tourist Tax raised from JPY 1,000 to JPY 3,000 per departure (tickets contracted before this date keep JPY 1,000).
- 2026-07-01 — Visa fees raised roughly fivefold: approx. JPY 15,000 single-entry, JPY 30,000 multiple-entry.
- 2026-05-29 — Diet enacted the Immigration Control Act amendment creating JESTA and raising caps on residence-procedure fees (permanent residence cap JPY 300,000; extension/change cap JPY 100,000; exact amounts by ordinance).
The short answers.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Japan?
Yes. Chinese citizens apply online for the JAPAN eVISA (via accredited agency in China) before travelling for stays of 15 or 30 days (eVISA for residents of mainland China).
How much does it cost for Chinese citizens?
Approx. JPY 15,000 single-entry (applications accepted from 1 Jul 2026, paid in local currency; may differ or be waived by nationality). Fees change, so confirm on the official site before you pay.
How long can Chinese citizens stay in Japan?
15 or 30 days (eVISA for residents of mainland China). Longer stays need a different visa.
When should Chinese citizens apply?
No official lead time published; apply several weeks ahead.
Where do Chinese citizens apply?
On the official site, mofa.go.jp. NUM links it and never charges for the link.
Does NUM issue Japan visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.