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.

Check IATA Travel Website for visa requirements and health advices.

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.
Hotel reservation websites: 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.

Hotel reservation websites: Travel Warnings given by the U.S. State Department

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