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Japan eVISA: who can use it, the fees and the official website

By the Visa Almanac editorial teamChange logUpdated 5 Nov 2026

In brief

As of 15 May 2026, anyone who needs a short-term visa for Japan and resides in Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, the United Kingdom or the U.S.A. can apply on the JAPAN eVISA website.1 The visa fee for an eVISA (single-entry visa) is equivalent to JPY 15,000; nationals of some countries or regions are exempt from or pay reduced visa fees under reciprocal arrangements, as shown on the website of the Japanese mission for their place of residence.2 It normally takes 5 working days to examine and issue an eVISA after a complete application is received, and it can take more than a month in some cases; you can apply at the earliest 3 months before travel and expedited processing is not available.2

Apply only on the official site: evisa.mofa.go.jp. Other websites are not the government's.

Checked 5 Nov 2026Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of JapanReport a change

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ContentsIn brief
  1. In brief
  2. At a glance
  3. Who can use it
  4. Who doesn't need one
  5. Official website
  6. Fee
  7. Fee history
  8. Validity and stay
  9. How to apply
  10. Warnings about other sites
  11. Processing time
  12. More
  13. Recent changes
  14. Japan eVISA for Indian citizens
  15. Japan eVISA for US citizens
  16. Japan eVISA for UK citizens
  17. FAQ
  18. Sources
  19. About this page

Japan eVISA at a glance

Who can use itAs of 15 May 2026, anyone who needs a short-term visa for Japan and resides in Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, the United Kingdom or the U.S.A. can apply on the JAPAN eVISA website.1
FeeThe visa fee for an eVISA (single-entry visa) is equivalent to JPY 15,000; nationals of some countries or regions are exempt from or pay reduced visa fees under reciprocal arrangements, as shown on the website of the Japanese mission for their place of residence.2
Valid forAn eVISA is valid for three months after issuance and for one entry; it cannot be extended.2
Stay per visitThe period of stay for an eVISA is 15, 30 or 90 days, decided by the Japanese mission from the application.2
Official websiteevisa.mofa.go.jp1mofa.go.jp2
DecisionIt normally takes 5 working days to examine and issue an eVISA after a complete application is received, and it can take more than a month in some cases; you can apply at the earliest 3 months before travel and expedited processing is not available.2

Who can use the Japan eVISA

  • As of 15 May 2026, anyone who needs a short-term visa for Japan and resides in Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, the United Kingdom or the U.S.A. can apply on the JAPAN eVISA website.

    As of May 15 2026, the JAPAN eVISA system is available for nationals/people residing in the following countries/regions. ... Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, United Kingdom, U.S.A. All foreign nationals/people residing in these countries/regions, except those who are exempt from short-term visa, can apply for an eVISA through the JAPAN eVISA website.Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan · checked

  • Residents of Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Macau, Mongolia, the Republic of Korea (except the Jeju consular district), Singapore and the United Arab Emirates who need a short-term visa apply for the eVISA through an accredited agency.

    Application should be made through an accredited agency in countries/regions below. ... All foreign nationals/people residing in Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Macau, Mongolia, the Republic of Korea (except jurisdiction over the Consulate General of Japan in Jeju), Singapore and United Arab Emirates, except those who are exempt from short-term visaMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Japan · checked

  • Nationals of China who reside in China apply through an accredited agency and receive an eVISA with a period of stay of 15 or 30 days.

    (1) China Nationals of China, who reside in China ... For nationals of China residing in China, electronic visas with a period of stay "15 days" or "30 days" will be issued.Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan · checked

  • Nationals of the Philippines and Viet Nam who reside in their own country and join a package tour organised by designated travel agencies apply through an accredited agency and receive a 15-day eVISA.

    (2) The Philippines Nationals of the Philippines, who reside in the Philippines and participate in a packaged tour organized by designated travel agencies (3) Viet Nam Nationals of Viet Nam, who reside in Viet Nam and participate in a packaged tour organized by designated travel agencies ... For nationals of Viet Nam residing in Viet Nam and Filipino nationals residing in the Philippines, the period of stay of electronic visas will be "15 days".Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan · checked

Who doesn't need a Japan eVISA

Official website

  • evisa.mofa.go.jp: where to apply

    All foreign nationals/people residing in these countries/regions, except those who are exempt from short-term visa, can apply for an eVISA through the JAPAN eVISA website. ... JAPAN eVISA website (Website for online visa application to visit Japan)Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan · checked

  • mofa.go.jp: official information

    JAPAN eVISA is available to all foreign nationals/citizens residing in certain countries, except those exempt from a short-term visa. Please refer to the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan for the latest information. https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/visaonline.htmlMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Japan · checked

How much a Japan eVISA costs

  • The visa fee for an eVISA (single-entry visa) is equivalent to JPY 15,000; nationals of some countries or regions are exempt from or pay reduced visa fees under reciprocal arrangements, as shown on the website of the Japanese mission for their place of residence.

    Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan · checked

  • For visa applications accepted on or after 1 July 2026 the fee, converted into yen, is approximately JPY 15,000 for a single-entry visa, normally paid in local currency; depending on purpose and nationality no fee may be required or the amount may differ, and no fee is charged if a visa is not issued.

    Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan · checked

  • Under Cabinet Order No. 74 of 1952 the fee for a general entry visa is set in each country's currency by MOFA ordinance and, converted into yen, must be between JPY 14,900 and JPY 15,100 (version in force from 1 July 2026).

    e-Gov Law Search (Digital Agency, Government of Japan): Cabinet Order on Fees Collected by Consular Officers · checked

  • If you apply through an agency approved by the Embassy or Consulate-General of Japan, the agency charges a separate handling fee in addition to the visa fee if a visa is issued.

    Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan · checked

Japan eVISA fee history

Each amount with the act or notice that set it, newest first.

  1. For visa applications accepted on or after 1 July 2026 the single-entry visa fee, converted into yen, is approximately JPY 15,000. Set by: Cabinet Order partially amending the Cabinet Order on Fees Collected by Consular Officers (Cabinet Order No. 204 of 2026, promulgated 24 June 2026, in force 1 July 2026). Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan · checked
  2. As of For applications accepted by 30 June 2026 the fee was about JPY 3,000 for a single-entry visa, collected in local currency. Set by: Cabinet Order on Fees Collected by Consular Officers (Cabinet Order No. 74 of 1952), version in force from 27 March 2023: general entry visa JPY 2,900 to 3,100. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan · checked

How long a Japan eVISA lasts and how long you can stay

How to apply for a Japan eVISA

Apply only on the official site: evisa.mofa.go.jp. Other websites are not the government's.

  • Foreign nationals who wish to visit Japan for short-term tourism can apply online and receive an electronic visa through the JAPAN eVISA system.

    Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan · checked

  • Enter the application online, wait for the result by e-mail, pay the visa fee online by credit card when notified, and the eVISA is then issued (automatically after the result if no fee is due).

    Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan · checked

Official warnings about other sites

Only what governments, regulators and courts have published, quoted word for word. We don't label any website ourselves.

  • On 5 July 2017 MOFA warned of fraud websites, social media and emails that falsely claim to be issued by the Government or Embassy of Japan to extract payments from visa applicants, and said visa applications must go to Japanese missions directly or through accredited agencies.

    We have received reports of fraud websites, social media and emails, falsely stating that they are issued by the Government and/or Embassy of Japan, in an attempt to extract payments from visa applicants. Please be aware that these scams are NOT related to the Government of Japan. All visa applications must be submitted to the Embassies of Japan, Consulate-Generals, or Consular Offices of Japan directly or through the accredited agencies.Published Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan · checked

  • MOFA warns travellers to beware of fraud websites that look like the JAPAN eVISA website.

    Attention! Please beware of fraud websites looking alike the JAPAN eVISA website.Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan · checked

  • The Japanese version of the MOFA eVISA page warns of fraud sites and says sites closely resembling the MOFA JAPAN eVISA site, which could be mistaken for it, have been found on the internet.

    詐欺サイトにご注意ください。（インターネット上に外務省のJAPAN eVISAサイトと誤認するような酷似したサイトが確認されております。）In English: Beware of fraud sites. (Sites closely resembling the Ministry of Foreign Affairs JAPAN eVISA site, which could be mistaken for it, have been found on the internet.)Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan · checked

How long a Japan eVISA takes

  • It normally takes 5 working days to examine and issue an eVISA after a complete application is received, and it can take more than a month in some cases; you can apply at the earliest 3 months before travel and expedited processing is not available.

    Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan · checked

More about the Japan eVISA

  • JAPAN eVISA is only for travel to Japan by air or by the international scheduled passenger ferries between Japan and Busan or Shanghai, and only ordinary passport holders can apply.

    Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan · checked

  • At the airport you must display the "Visa issuance notice" online; a PDF, screenshot or printed copy is not accepted.

    Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan · checked

Recent changes

  1. A MOFA page archived on 10 August 2022 said that from 18 August 2022 Canadian and U.S. nationals could apply for a short-term stay visa on the Japan eVISA website. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan · checked · read from an archived copy of 10 Aug 2022

Japan eVISA for Indian citizens

eVisa, up to 90 days, single entry, tourism If residing in a JAPAN eVISA country or region, their own or another: online from Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, the UK or the US; through an accredited agency in Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Macau, Mongolia, South Korea (except the Jeju consular district), Singapore or the UAE; tourism only; ordinary passports.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan · checked

Everything for this trip: Japan visa for Indian citizens.

Japan eVISA for US citizens

Visa-free, 90 days

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan · checked

Everything for this trip: Japan visa for US citizens.

Japan eVISA for UK citizens

Visa-free, 90 days, extendable to 6 months Stays over 90 days (up to 6 months) need an extension from the Immigration Services Agency before the 90 days end.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan · checked

Everything for this trip: Japan visa for British citizens.

FAQ

What is the official Japan eVISA website?

Official application site: evisa.mofa.go.jp. Official information site: mofa.go.jp.

How much does a Japan eVISA cost?

The visa fee for an eVISA (single-entry visa) is equivalent to JPY 15,000; nationals of some countries or regions are exempt from or pay reduced visa fees under reciprocal arrangements, as shown on the website of the Japanese mission for their place of residence. For visa applications accepted on or after 1 July 2026 the fee, converted into yen, is approximately JPY 15,000 for a single-entry visa, normally paid in local currency; depending on purpose and nationality no fee may be required or the amount may differ, and no fee is charged if a visa is not issued. Under Cabinet Order No. 74 of 1952 the fee for a general entry visa is set in each country's currency by MOFA ordinance and, converted into yen, must be between JPY 14,900 and JPY 15,100 (version in force from 1 July 2026).

Do Indian citizens need a Japan eVISA?

Indian citizens: eVisa, up to 90 days, single entry, tourism (if residing in a JAPAN eVISA country or region, their own or another: online from Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, the UK or the US; through an accredited agency in Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Macau, Mongolia, South Korea (except the Jeju consular district), Singapore or the UAE; tourism only; ordinary passports), according to Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, checked 1 Nov 2026. See Japan eVISA for Indian citizens.

Do US citizens need a Japan eVISA?

US citizens: visa-free, 90 days, according to Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, checked 31 Oct 2026. See Japan eVISA for US citizens.

How long does a Japan eVISA take?

It normally takes 5 working days to examine and issue an eVISA after a complete application is received, and it can take more than a month in some cases; you can apply at the earliest 3 months before travel and expedited processing is not available.

How long is a Japan eVISA valid?

An eVISA is valid for three months after issuance and for one entry; it cannot be extended. The period of stay for an eVISA is 15, 30 or 90 days, decided by the Japanese mission from the application.

Sources

Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.

  1. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: who can use it, official website, how to apply, warnings about other sites, more, recent changes and entry rulesmofa.go.jp · checked · read from an archived copy of 10 Aug 2022
  2. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: who doesn't need one, official website, fee, validity and stay and processing timeevisa.mofa.go.jp · checked
  3. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: fee and fee historymofa.go.jp · checked
  4. e-Gov Law Search (Digital Agency, Government of Japan): Cabinet Order on Fees Collected by Consular Officers (Cabinet Order No. 74 of 1952): feelaws.e-gov.go.jp · checked
  5. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: fee historymofa.go.jp · checked
  6. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: how to applyevisa.mofa.go.jp · checked
  7. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: warnings about other sitesmofa.go.jp · checked
  8. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: warnings about other sitesmofa.go.jp · checked
  9. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: entry rulesmofa.go.jp · checked

More: Japan entry rules by nationality · all visa guides.

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