Japan ESTA Guide is an independent information website, not an official source. It is not run by or affiliated with the Government of Japan, and you cannot apply for JESTA or a visa here. We check our content against official sources, last on 19 October 2026, but we cannot guarantee it is complete or current. Always confirm with official sources before you travel.
Last updated: 19 October 2026.
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This website is operated by VISA USA s.r.o., a private company in the Czech Republic (company ID 08392226). It is not connected with the Government of Japan, the Immigration Services Agency of Japan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, the Digital Agency, Japan Customs, any Japanese embassy or consulate, or any other government. The word “USA” in the company name does not indicate any link to the United States government.
JESTA is not running yet, and there is no official JESTA application website. When it starts, the official website is expected to be on a go.jp domain.
Information only, not legal advice
Our content is general information about Japan’s entry rules and the planned JESTA system. It is not legal advice and does not replace the official sources or professional advice for your situation. Rules can change at short notice, and many JESTA details have not been announced. Immigration officers decide whether to admit a traveller, and airlines decide whether to board one.
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We work carefully and follow our editorial policy, but we make no guarantee that the information on this website is accurate, complete or up to date. Our tools, the visa checker and the stay calculator, are planning aids. Your visa status and the period of stay on your landing permission are what count.
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