Japan Visa Information

Passport/Visa

	Passport Required?	Visa Required?	Return Ticket Required?
British	Yes	No/1	Yes
Australian	Yes	No/2	Yes
Canadian	Yes	No/3	Yes
USA	Yes	No/2	Yes
Other EU	Yes	No/1/2/3	Yes

Passport Note
Whether or not they hold a visa, visitors who do not possess visible means of support for their stay, onward or return tickets, or other documents for their next destination, may be refused entry.

Passports
Passport valid for the duration of intended stay in Japan required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Visas
Not required by nationals of countries referred to in the chart above for the purposes of tourism, short-term business meetings or to attend a conference for the following durations:
(a) 1. nationals of Austria, Germany, Ireland and the UK who although initially granted a 90-day stay may apply, while in Japan, to the local immigration department for an extension of up to a further 90 days, making the visa-free stay up to six months;
(b) 2. nationals of Australia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic and the USA for stays of up to 90 days;
(c) 3. nationals of Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden for stays of up to three months.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see General Info).

Warning
Most visits to Japan are trouble-free but travelers should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

Possession of small amounts of drugs will lead to detention and prosecution. Possession of large amounts earns long sentences of rigorous imprisonment and very heavy fines.

The typhoon season in Japan normally runs from June to October. The country is also in a major earthquake zone with frequent quakes of varying sizes.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel  

Health

	Special Precautions	Certificate Required?
Yellow Fever	No	No
Cholera	No	No
Typhoid and Polio	1	N/A
Malaria	No	N/A

Health Care
Health insurance is strongly recommended, owing to the high cost of treatment. The International Association for Medical Assistance to Travelers provides English-speaking doctors. There are hospitals in all major cities.

Note
1
It is sometimes recommended to be vaccinated against typhoid.



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