Japan removed its visa-free exemption for many nationalities in 2024, making a tourist visa mandatory for travellers from over 40 countries. If you're affected, here's everything you need to know.
The standard Japan tourist visa is a single-entry visa valid for 90 days from the issue date, with a maximum stay of 15 or 30 days depending on your nationality. Processing typically takes 5–10 working days through an embassy or authorised agency.
Documents required: valid passport (6+ months validity beyond your travel date), completed application form, recent passport photo (4×3cm, white background), round-trip flight booking, hotel confirmation for your entire stay, 3 months of bank statements, and proof of employment or business registration.
The most common rejection reason is insufficient bank balance. Japanese consulates typically want to see $100–150 per day of your stay. For a 15-day trip, aim to show at least $2,000 in accessible funds.
Applying through Trippatron means a visa specialist reviews your documents before submission. We catch issues before they reach the embassy — which is why our Japan visa approval rate sits above 96%.