Japan

Kabira Ishigaki

Do I need a visa to visit Japan?
• Following 26th September communication from Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan the following countries are exempt of visa (short stay) starting from 11th October:​

• Brunei​
• Indonesia [note 1]​
• Malaysia [note 2]​
• South Korea​
• Singapore​
• Thailand [note 2]​ - 15 days​
• Hong Kong [note 3]​
• Macao [note 4]​
• Taiwan​
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  For more information please visit this website, https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/short/novisa.html

Short stays = "15 days" for Indonesia, and Thailand, and "90 days" for other countries and regions​
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[note 1] For nationals of Indonesia (since December 1, 2014), visas are not required only for those who have registered ICAO-compliant ePassport to diplomatic missions of Japan in Indonesia (the embassy, consulates-general, or the consulate). Validity of the registration is three years period or until the passport expires, whichever comes first.​
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[note 2] For nationals of Malaysia (since July 1, 2013), Thailand (since July 1, 2013) and Serbia (since May 1, 2011) visas are not required only for holders of ePassport in compliance with ICAO standards. Those who do not hold such ePassport are advised to obtain a visa in advance, otherwise will be strictly examined and may be refused entry to Japan.​
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[note 3] For citizens of Hong Kong, visas are not required only for holders of Special Administrative Region (SAR) passport issued by the Hong Kong SAR of the People’s Republic of China or British National Overseas (BNO) passports who have the right of residence in Hong Kong.​
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[note 4] For citizens of Macao, visas are not required only for holders of SAR passport issued by the Macao SAR of the People’s Republic of China.​

To see the Travel Restriction information, please click on this link

I don’t have my booster shot what can I do?​
• If you are an adult over 18 years old: you will need to produce a negative PCR test (conducted 72 hours prior to departure from country of origin/region) and may have to undergo quarantine depending on your travel history and country of origin​.

• If you are below the age of 18 who travel with triple-vaccinated parents/guardians you are exempt from the PCR test and quarantine​.

What are the vaccines eligible to enter Japan?
• Recognized vaccines include those by Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Janssen, Bharat Biotech, Sinovac, Sinopharm and Novavax. Please note that someone is considered fully vaccinated after 3 doses

Can I combine a Club Med stay package with another company's tour package after?​
• Yes possible, starting from 11 October​ 2022.