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Japan Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide

Many nationalities enter Japan visa-free — check your passport in seconds, or let us confirm it.

Flat fee per applicant · government fee paid separately
Licensed Singapore agency (TA04014) Government-sourced Verified 19 August 2026

Japan visa at a glance

Government visa fee
Free
Processing time
About 5 working days
Validity
Per entry
Maximum stay
15 / 30 / 90 days by nationality
Visa required?
Not applicable for exempt nationals.
Arrival card
Visit Japan Web (free) — immigration & customs pre-registration
Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from any HolidaySG service fee. Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Do you need a visa for Japan?

Travellers from 74 countries/regions — 90 days: Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, USA, Canada, UK, EU, Australia, NZ, Türkiye, Israel etc.; 15 days: Indonesia & Thailand (e-passport); 30 days: Brunei & Qatar. can generally enter Japan without a visa. Not applicable for exempt nationals.

Who does NOT need a visa

Passport holders from 74 countries/regions — 90 days: Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, USA, Canada, UK, EU, Australia, NZ, Türkiye, Israel etc.; 15 days: Indonesia & Thailand (e-passport); 30 days: Brunei & Qatar. do not require a visa for Japan for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.

Reviewed against official government sources (MOFA Japan) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Official Japan visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026
Visa on arrival: No e-Visa: No

Visa exemption (short-term stay)

Official fee: Free
Validity
Per entry
Max stay
15 / 30 / 90 days by nationality
Processing time
On arrival
Where to apply
No application; register Visit Japan Web

Who needs it: Not applicable for exempt nationals.

Visa-free: 74 countries/regions — 90 days: Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, USA, Canada, UK, EU, Australia, NZ, Türkiye, Israel etc.; 15 days: Indonesia & Thailand (e-passport); 30 days: Brunei & Qatar.

Required documents

  • Valid passport (e-passport for Indonesia/Thailand exemption)
  • Onward ticket
  • Visit Japan Web QR

Arrival card: Visit Japan Web (free) — immigration & customs pre-registration

JESTA electronic authorisation planned for exempt nationals (target FY2028).

Source: MOFA Japan · verified 16 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Short-term stay visa / eVisa

Official fee: INR 500 (single entry, reduced for Indians)
Validity
Single or multiple entry as issued
Max stay
90 days
Time to approval
About 5 working days
Processing time
About 5 working days
Where to apply
https://www.in.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/Visa.html

Who needs it: Indian nationals and others not using eVISA (e.g. group tours, or those preferring counter service)

Required documents

  • Passport
  • Visa application form
  • Photo
  • Flight and hotel bookings
  • Daily itinerary
  • Income tax returns / bank statements
  • Cover/invitation letter where applicable

Arrival card: Visit Japan Web

Extra charges: VFS service fee

Multiple-entry visas available for repeat visitors from India, China, Vietnam etc.

Source: MOFA Japan · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

JAPAN eVISA - Single-entry Tourism

Official fee: INR 500 (reduced flat rate for Indian nationals under India-Japan agreement); standard equivalent to JPY 3,000 single-entry for others
Validity
Single entry; issuance notice valid for a set window (typically 3 months to use)
Max stay
90 days
Time to approval
About 5 working days after complete submission
Processing time
About 5 working days after complete submission
Where to apply
https://www.evisa.mofa.go.jp

Who needs it: Nationals/residents of eligible regions incl. India (residing in India), Indonesia, Mongolia, UAE, etc. travelling for short-term tourism

Required documents

  • Passport valid for the stay
  • Completed online application via JAPAN eVISA / VFS
  • Photo
  • Flight itinerary and accommodation
  • Daily schedule of stay
  • Proof of funds / bank statement

Extra charges: VFS service fee (India total approx INR 2,100)

Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Short-term Visa Exemption (Singapore)

Official fee: Free
Validity
Per entry
Max stay
90 days
Time to verify
On arrival
Time to approval
On arrival
Processing time
On arrival
Where to apply
https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/short/novisa.html

Who needs it: Singapore passport holders for tourism, business or visiting friends/relatives

Required documents

  • Singapore passport valid for the stay
  • Onward/return ticket and proof of funds may be checked

Extra charges: None

Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Need help applying? HolidaySG handles the paperwork end-to-end.

Japan visa — frequently asked questions

No. Singaporeans can enter visa-free for short-term stays of up to 90 days for tourism or business.
Yes. Since 1 April 2024 Indian nationals residing in India can apply for a single-entry tourism eVISA online via VFS.
The government fee is a reduced flat INR 500 for Indian nationals; with the VFS service fee the total is around INR 2,100.
No. You show the digital issuance notice on your smartphone at the airport; printouts are not accepted for the eVISA.
Roughly 5 working days after a complete application is submitted.
The eVISA is a single-entry short-term tourism visa valid for stays up to 90 days.
Nationals/residents of Singapore, India, Hong Kong, Macau, Indonesia, Mongolia, South Korea and the UAE, among others.
Eligibility is tied to the country/region of residence supported by the eVISA system; check the MOFA list for your place of residence.

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