Asia

Japan: Visit Japan Web (Visit Japan Web)

What to prepare

  • Valid passport
  • Email address for the account
  • Arrival date and final flight number
  • Departure date
  • Name, postcode, prefecture, city and address of first accommodation
  • Phone number in Japan
  • Accompanied baggage and declarable-goods information

How to complete Visit Japan Web for Japan

The original field name appears first, followed by its meaning and a practical completion tip.

Form field

Passport Details

MeaningPassport details
How to fill it

Copy the name, nationality, number, birth date and expiry.

Form field

Trip Name

MeaningTrip name
How to fill it

Use a recognisable personal label, such as Japan July 2026.

Form field

Planned Date of Arrival

MeaningPlanned arrival date
How to fill it

Use the final flight itinerary into Japan.

Form field

Airline Company / Flight Number

MeaningAirline and flight number
How to fill it

Enter the final international service and verify codeshare details.

Form field

Intended Length of Stay

MeaningIntended length of stay
How to fill it

Enter the actual intended number of days.

Form field

Purpose of Visit

MeaningPurpose of visit
How to fill it

Select Tourism for leisure.

Form field

Postal Code / Prefecture / City

MeaningPostcode, prefecture and city
How to fill it

Use the first hotel booking confirmation.

Form field

Address / Hotel Name / Phone

MeaningAddress, hotel name and phone
How to fill it

Enter the full first accommodation details.

Form field

Immigration Questions

MeaningImmigration questions
How to fill it

Answer truthfully about convictions, deportation and prohibited substances.

Form field

Customs Declaration

MeaningCustoms declaration
How to fill it

Report baggage, cash and goods accurately; declare when in doubt.

Form field

Accompanying Family Members

MeaningAccompanying family members
How to fill it

Add only family travelling together and verify each person.

After submission

Before inspection, open the current Immigration and Customs QR codes in Visit Japan Web. The service facilitates procedures but is not a visa and does not guarantee entry.

Common mistakes

Wrong arrival flight number

Enter the final flight that arrives in your destination country, not the first flight in your itinerary.

Details do not match the passport

Copy names, document numbers and dates exactly as shown in the passport, using the required writing system.

Submitting outside the filing window

Check the permitted filing window for the destination and do not submit the form too early.

Using an intermediary website

Compare the portal address with the official link before entering your details, as third-party services may charge extra fees.

Questions and answers

Is Visit Japan Web mandatory?

It supports advance immigration and customs registration; check current paper alternatives and exceptions before travel.

When can it be completed?

Once the itinerary and address are known; there is no short 72-hour filing window.

Can family be added?

Yes. Accompanying family can be registered while retaining each person's own details.

How many QR codes are needed?

Follow the current interface, which generates QR codes for immigration and customs procedures.

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