EVisa · checked 3 Nov 2026

JAPAN eVISA: who needs it and how to apply

The short answerThe JAPAN eVISA is an online single-entry short-term tourist visa, shown on your phone instead of as a passport sticker. Go to the official site.

The official link goes to evisa.mofa.go.jp. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.

Checked by Dre Darville, founder of NUM, on 3 Nov 2026 against evisa.mofa.go.jp. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service.

At a glance

The JAPAN eVISA in brief.

Fee	Equivalent to 15,000 yen, with exemptions or reductions in some places
Valid for	Three months after issue, one entry
Stay	15, 30 or 90 days, depending on nationality
When to apply	No earlier than 3 months before you travel
Decision	Normally about 5 working days, longer in busy periods

Who it’s for

Do you need it?

Residents of Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, the UK and the USA who need a short-term visa can apply directly. Some other places apply through an accredited agency or a designated tour.

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Before you start

What to have ready.

An ordinary passport, the same one you’ll travel with.
The documents on your Japanese embassy or consulate’s checklist.
Online payment.
A device to show the visa notice at the airport.

Step by step

How to get the JAPAN eVISA.

Check it applies to you. Residents of Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, the UK and the USA who need a short-term visa can apply directly. Some other places apply through an accredited agency or a designated tour.
Pick your moment. No earlier than 3 months before you travel.
Get these ready. An ordinary passport, the same one you’ll travel with; The documents on your Japanese embassy or consulate’s checklist; Online payment; A device to show the visa notice at the airport.
Apply on the official site only. That’s evisa.mofa.go.jp. The government fee is Equivalent to 15,000 yen, with exemptions or reductions in some places.
Wait for the answer. Normally about 5 working days, longer in busy periods. Don’t travel until it arrives.
Keep it with your passport. It’s valid for three months after issue, one entry, for 15, 30 or 90 days, depending on nationality.

Watch outBeware of look-alike websites. At the airport you must show the notice online. PDFs, screenshots and printouts aren’t accepted.

Not sure your passport needs the JAPAN eVISA? See the full Japan entry requirements for 33 passports, including passport validity and what to show at the border.

Questions

The short answers.

What is the best eVisa for Japan?

The JAPAN eVISA is an online single-entry short-term tourist visa, shown on your phone instead of as a passport sticker. Apply on the official site, unless you want to pay a private service for help.

Who needs the JAPAN eVISA?

Residents of Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, the UK and the USA who need a short-term visa can apply directly. Some other places apply through an accredited agency or a designated tour.

How much does it cost?

Equivalent to 15,000 yen, with exemptions or reductions in some places. Fees change, so confirm it on the official site before you pay.

When should I apply?

No earlier than 3 months before you travel.

How long does the JAPAN eVISA take?

Normally about 5 working days, longer in busy periods.

How long is the JAPAN eVISA valid?

Three months after issue, one entry. Each visit: 15, 30 or 90 days, depending on nationality.

What do I need to apply?

An ordinary passport, the same one you’ll travel with; The documents on your Japanese embassy or consulate’s checklist; Online payment; A device to show the visa notice at the airport.

Does NUM issue the JAPAN eVISA?

No. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service, and we don’t decide applications. We explain what’s needed and link to the official site.

The rest of the trip

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Sources

Where this comes from.

By passport

Do you need a visa for Japan?

The rule for your passport, with the fee, the stay and the official link.