How long can I stay in Japan as a tourist? 90, 30 or 15 days
Most visa-exempt tourists get up to 90 days in Japan, but ISA sets 90, 30 or 15 days at landing. See what counts, extension limits and overstay risks.
Blog: JESTA news and Japan entry guides
Practical guides on Japan's planned JESTA travel authorization, entry rules for visa-exempt visitors and arriving in Japan.
Japan business travel visa: when you need one and when not
Japan business travel visa rules: meetings and business liaison fit a visa-free stay of up to 90 days, but paid work or extra compensation needs a visa.
Extend your stay in Japan: what ISA allows beyond 90 days
Extend your stay in Japan beyond 90 days: the ISA grants tourist extensions only for unavoidable humanitarian reasons. Documents, 6-month limit and risks.
Travel documents to Japan: what tourists need to carry
Travel documents to Japan for a visa-free tourist: a valid passport, a return ticket, accommodation and funds details, plus your Visit Japan Web QR code.
Japan visa on arrival: what visitors need instead
There is no Japan visa on arrival. Visitors from 74 visa-exempt countries get landing permission; everyone else applies at an embassy or via eVISA first.
Japan immigration form online: the ED card before you land
The Japan immigration form online is the ED card in Visit Japan Web. See each field, the 90-day stay rule and the 3 yes/no questions before you fly.
Visit Japan Web login: how to sign in and fix problems
Visit Japan Web login needs an email and a 10-character password. How to create the account, reset a password and fix code errors before your flight.
Do US citizens need a visa for Japan? (2026)
US passport holders can visit Japan visa-free for up to 90 days. Here is what you need at the border today, when a visa is required and what JESTA will change.
Transiting through Japan: do you need a visa?
Airside transit in Japan needs no visa. Here is when you can leave the airport, how Japan’s transit landing permissions work and what JESTA may change.
Japan tax-free shopping from 1 November 2026: the new refund system
Japan switches tax-free shopping to a refund system for purchases from 1 November 2026. Here is who qualifies, how the customs check works and the one-receipt rule.