# 🇯🇵 Japan — visa routes

> Verified visa and immigration data for Japan from VisaPassage.
> Canonical page: https://visapassage.com/destinations/japan

17 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review.

## Short visits by passport

- **United States**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days
- **United Kingdom**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days
- **Germany**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days
- **India**: eVisa · apply before travel
- **Canada**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days
- **Australia**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days

Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports.

## Visit

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Japan Visa Exemption (Temporary Visitor) | Visa-free · typically eligible | 90 days | ¥0 | — | — |
| Japan Short-Term Stay Visa (Tourism/Visit) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | ¥3,000 | ¥25,000 | 5 days |
| JAPAN eVISA (Tourist) | eVisa · typically eligible | 90 days | ¥3,000 | ¥8,100 | 7 days |
| Japan Transit Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 15 days | ¥700 | ¥25,000 | 5 days |

- **Japan Visa Exemption (Temporary Visitor)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Onward or return ticket, Arrival procedures (Visit Japan Web or ED card) · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: mofa.go.jp
- **Japan Short-Term Stay Visa (Tourism/Visit)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Visa application form, Travel itinerary, Flight reservation, Proof of funds · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: mofa.go.jp
- **JAPAN eVISA (Tourist)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Digital photograph, Travel itinerary, Credit card for online payment · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: mofa.go.jp
- **Japan Transit Visa** — Key documents: Valid passport, Visa application form with photo, Onward ticket · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: mofa.go.jp

## Study & Training

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Japan Student Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | ¥3,000 | ¥33,000 | 60 days |

- **Japan Student Visa** — Key documents: Certificate of Eligibility, Admission letter, Valid passport and application form with photo, Financial proof, Academic records · Rights: Work: up to 28 h/week · Study: Primary purpose; full-time study · Family: Dependent visa possible · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: studyinjapan.go.jp

## Work & Self-Employment

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Japan Digital Nomad Visa (Designated Activities) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 180 days | ¥3,000 | ¥33,000 | — |
| Japan Startup Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | ¥3,000 | ¥41,000 | — |
| Japan Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | ¥3,000 | ¥33,000 | 60 days |
| Japan Specified Skilled Worker Visa (SSW i / ii) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | ¥3,000 | ¥33,000 | 60 days |
| Japan Intra-Company Transferee Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | ¥3,000 | ¥41,000 | 60 days |

- **Japan Digital Nomad Visa (Designated Activities)** — Key documents: Visa application form and photo, Valid passport, Proof of annual income of JPY 10 million or more, Documents describing planned activities and schedule, Employment or business documentation, Private medical insurance certificate · Rights: Family: Family allowed but 6 mo non-renewable · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: moj.go.jp
- **Japan Startup Visa** — Key documents: Business plan, Confirmation/endorsement certificate from the municipality, Valid passport and application form with photo, Proof of funds to live in Japan, CV and evidence of background, Progress reports to the municipality · Rights: Work: Business-tied startup prep activity · Study: Study allowed alongside startup activity · Residency after 10 years · Family: Spouse/child may apply · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: meti.go.jp
- **Japan Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services Visa** — Key documents: Certificate of Eligibility, Valid passport and visa application form, Degree certificate or proof of experience, Employment contract, Company registration and financial documents, CV / career history · Rights: Work: Full-time; tied to role/contract · Study: Study allowed alongside work · Residency after 10 years · Family: Dependent visa for spouse + children · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: mofa.go.jp
- **Japan Specified Skilled Worker Visa (SSW i / ii)** — Key documents: Skills evaluation test certificate, Japanese language test certificate, Employment contract with accepting organization, Certificate of Eligibility, Valid passport and visa application form, Support plan documents (SSW(i)), Health certificate · Rights: Work: Sector-tied skilled work · Study: Study allowed alongside work · Residency after 10 years · Family: SSW-ii allows family + PR; SSW-i does not · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: ssw.go.jp
- **Japan Intra-Company Transferee Visa** — Key documents: Certificate of Eligibility, Proof of 1+ year employment at the sending entity, Transfer/assignment letter, Documents proving the corporate relationship, Company financial documents, Valid passport and application form with photo · Rights: Work: Full-time; tied to transfer assignment · Study: Study allowed alongside work · Residency after 10 years · Family: Dependent visa for spouse + children · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: mofa.go.jp

## Invest & Capital

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Japan Business Manager Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | ¥3,000 | — | 90 days |

- **Japan Business Manager Visa** — Key documents: Certificate of Eligibility application, Business plan, Proof of capital of JPY 30 million or more, Proof of management experience or qualifying degree, Evidence of at least one full-time employee, Japanese language ability evidence, Office lease or ownership documents, Company financial statements · Rights: Work: Full-time; tied to managing the business · Study: Study allowed alongside business · Residency after 10 years · Family: Dependent visa for spouse + children · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: moj.go.jp

## Retire & Lifestyle

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Japan Working Holiday Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | — | ¥33,000 | 7 days |

- **Japan Working Holiday Visa** — Key documents: Valid passport of a partner country/region, Visa application form with photo, Proposed itinerary / outline of planned activities, Written reason for applying, Proof of sufficient funds, Return ticket or funds to purchase one · Rights: Work: Incidental work to fund travel · Study: Study limited; supplementary only · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: mofa.go.jp

## Family & Origin

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Japan Dependent (Family Stay) Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | ¥3,000 | ¥41,000 | 45 days |
| Japan Spouse or Child of Japanese National Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | ¥3,000 | ¥41,000 | 60 days |
| Japan Long-Term Resident Visa (Nikkei Descendants) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | ¥3,000 | — | 90 days |

- **Japan Dependent (Family Stay) Visa** — Key documents: Certificate of Eligibility, Proof of relationship, Sponsor's residence card and passport copies, Sponsor's certificate of employment or enrollment, Sponsor's income and tax certificates, Valid passport and application form with photo · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: mofa.go.jp
- **Japan Spouse or Child of Japanese National Visa** — Key documents: Certificate of Eligibility, Japanese family register (koseki tohon), Foreign marriage certificate, Questionnaire on the relationship, Photos and evidence of genuine marriage, Financial documents, Letter of guarantee, Valid passport and application form with photo · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: mofa.go.jp
- **Japan Long-Term Resident Visa (Nikkei Descendants)** — Key documents: Documents proving Japanese ancestry, Certificate of Eligibility application, Valid passport and application form with photo, Criminal record certificate, Proof of livelihood · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: moj.go.jp

## Special Categories

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Japan Highly Skilled Professional (HSP) Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | ¥3,000 | ¥41,000 | 60 days |
| Japan Permanent Residence | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | ¥10,000 | — | 150 days |

- **Japan Highly Skilled Professional (HSP) Visa** — Key documents: Certificate of Eligibility application, Points calculation table with evidence, Valid passport and photo, Employment contract or appointment letter, Proof of annual income, Academic credentials, Company documents · Rights: Work: Highly skilled; full-time · Study: Study allowed alongside work · Residency after 1 year · Family: Spouse, children, parents + helper possible · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: moj.go.jp
- **Japan Permanent Residence** — Key documents: Permanent residence application form with photo, Statement of reasons, Residence card and passport, Tax payment certificates, Social insurance payment records, Income/employment certificates, Letter of guarantee · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: moj.go.jp

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