Japan: Entry requirement

Passport and Visa Requirements

Passport and Visa Service

To obtain information on visa and entry requirements visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan website.
To find the location of the Japanese embassy or consulates in your country visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan website.

For Further Information

Latest Travel News in connection with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak (International Air Transport Association)

Contact the Embassy

Contact the Embassy of Japan in the United States.

Taxes and Restrictions On Persons When Going Through Customs

Taxation On Persons

None

Tobacco

400 cigarettes
100 cigars
500g of tobacco

Alcohol

Only for passengers over 20
3 0.75 L bottles

Perfume

59.1ml (2 ounces)

Foreign Currency

No restrictions

Obligatory Declaration of Foreign Currency

Upwards of 1 million JPY

Local Currency

No restrictions

Obligatory Declaration of Local Currency

Upwards of 1 million JPY

How to Refund Consumption Tax

Consult the Customs Guide for visitors.

Other Requirements

None

Health Precautions

Obligatory Vaccination and Other Recommendations

It is recommended that everyone 16 years of age and older should get fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before travel and present, if necessary, evidence of COVID-19 vaccination at the border. The updated information on all health entry requirements as well as on routine and recommended vaccines for Japan are provided on the dedicated pages on TravelHealthPro and CDC websites.
While there are no official requirements for vaccination, the following are strongly recommended: tetanus, diphtheria, chickenpox, influenza, measles, hepatitis A and B, rabies and poliomyelitis. When visiting Hokkaido, the Shimane Prefecture and Honshu, vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis is recommended. In rural areas, vaccination against Japanese encephalitis is advised. In light of the avian flu epidemic, it is recommended to avoid contact with live poultry or birds and avoid bird markets.

For Further Information

Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
The World Health Organisation: Japan
U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention: Japan

Travel Health Advice

The American government up-to-date advice on health entry requirements, including routine and recommended vaccines while travelling abroad can be verified on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.

Safety Conditions

Crime

Muggings are rare and the streets are safe. Theft of documents, money or personal effects happen rarely.

Terrorist Risk

Low

Risk of Natural Disaster

Japan is affected by 20% of the biggest earthquakes on the planet. Every year natural disasters occur: earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, typhoons and heavy flooding.

For Further Information

Travel Warnings given by the U.S. State Department

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