Japan Visa exemption (short-term stay): Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide

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S$ 65 .00

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+ Government fee (paid to authorities)

Free (exempt) · Short-term stay visa: INR 500 · JAPAN eVISA: INR 500

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Japan Visa exemption (short-term stay) at a glance

Government visa fee: Free
HolidaySG service fee: S$65.00
Processing time: On arrival
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

Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014). Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from our service fee.

Do you need a visa to 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 16 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

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Official Japan visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026

Online application available — Japan runs an official eVISA (single-entry short-term TOURISM, up to 90 days) for nationals/residents of Singapore, India, Hong Kong, Macau, Indonesia, Mongolia, South Korea and the UAE. Indians residing in India apply online via VFS at a reduced INR 500 government fee. Singapore passport holders are VISA-FREE for short stays up to 90 days and do not need an eVISA.

Visa on arrival: No Online application: Yes

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.

HolidaySG assistance fee: S$65 ~~S$100~~ per applicant — official government fees above are separate. Apply now

Not applicable for exempt nationals.

Japan visa requirements by nationality

Top 29 passports

Passport	Requirement	Max stay	Need help?
🇸🇬Singapore	e-Visa required	90 days	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇲🇾Malaysia	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇮🇳India	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇮🇩Indonesia	Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)	—	No visa needed
🇵🇭Philippines	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇨🇳China	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇻🇳Vietnam	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇹🇭Thailand	Visa-free (up to 15 days)	15 days	No visa needed
🇰🇷South Korea	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇦🇺Australia	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇬🇧United Kingdom	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇺🇸United States	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇨🇦Canada	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇩🇪Germany	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇫🇷France	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇦🇪UAE	e-Visa required	90 days	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇵🇰Pakistan	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇧🇩Bangladesh	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇱🇰Sri Lanka	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇭🇰Hong Kong	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇹🇼Taiwan	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇳🇿New Zealand	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇧🇷Brazil	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇷🇺Russia	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇿🇦South Africa	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇳🇬Nigeria	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇪🇬Egypt	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇲🇲Myanmar	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65

General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.

Japan visa — frequently asked questions

Yes — Singaporeans need an e-Visa for Japan, applied for online before departure. HolidaySG can handle the application for a flat S$65 assistance fee.

Yes — Indians need an e-Visa for Japan, applied for online before departure. HolidaySG can handle the application for a flat S$65 assistance fee.

No visa is needed — Malaysians can enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days.

Yes — Filipinos need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel through the embassy/consulate or an approved channel. HolidaySG assists for a flat S$65.

Yes — Chinese nationals need an e-Visa for Japan, applied for online before departure. HolidaySG can handle the application for a flat S$65 assistance fee.

The official government fee for the Short-term stay visa / eVisa is INR 500 (single entry, reduced for Indians). HolidaySG's assistance fee is a separate flat S$65 per applicant (usually S$100).

Short-term stay visa / eVisa: About 5 working days. Apply well before your travel date; we track your application until the outcome.

Typically: Passport; Visa application form; Photo; Flight and hotel bookings; Daily itinerary; Income tax returns / bank statements. Exact requirements depend on your nationality — we send a personalised checklist.

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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Important: HolidaySG provides application assistance and document support. Visa approval is determined solely by the relevant authorities. We cannot guarantee approval or a specific visa validity period.