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JAPAN – eVisa Extended to 11 Countries
August 11, 2023
The JAPAN eVISA system for short-term tourist visits to Japan, has been extended to foreign nationals residing in 11 countries: Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Mongolia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The eVisa is only meant for short-term tourist visits and does not apply to other types of visits such as business or family reunification trips.
It is important to note the eVisa requirement does not apply to individuals who hold passports from the 69 countries which are part of Japan’s visa exemption program.
For example, this means an individual who has an Indian passport and is residing in the United States would need to apply for the JAPAN eVisa before their vacation to Japan, while an individual who lives in the US and holds a US passport would not since the US is one of the countries currently in the visa waiver system.
The eVisa can cover a tourist visit of up to 90 days and is only available for visitors who arrive in Japan by airplane. Visitors who expect to stay longer than 90 days or are traveling for purposes other than tourism would not be eligible for the eVisa.
