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.
Passport Details
Copy the name, nationality, number, birth date and expiry.
Trip Name
Use a recognisable personal label, such as Japan July 2026.
Planned Date of Arrival
Use the final flight itinerary into Japan.
Airline Company / Flight Number
Enter the final international service and verify codeshare details.
Intended Length of Stay
Enter the actual intended number of days.
Purpose of Visit
Select Tourism for leisure.
Postal Code / Prefecture / City
Use the first hotel booking confirmation.
Address / Hotel Name / Phone
Enter the full first accommodation details.
Immigration Questions
Answer truthfully about convictions, deportation and prohibited substances.
Customs Declaration
Report baggage, cash and goods accurately; declare when in doubt.
Accompanying Family Members
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.