Japan FAQs

All foreign travelers entering Japan — including tourists, business visitors, and transit passengers — must complete the Visit Japan Web registration before departure. Japanese citizens do not need to register.

You should complete registration once your travel plans are confirmed. It’s recommended to do it at least 72 hours before departure to avoid airport delays.

Yes. You must present the QR code generated through Visit Japan Web at airline check-in and again during immigration screening in Japan.

No. Japan phased out most paper forms. All immigration and customs info must be entered online through Visit Japan Web before your arrival.

Japan began transitioning to digital-only entry forms in 2022. Paper forms are now generally not accepted for those using Visit Japan Web.

The QR code proves that your information was submitted in advance. It helps streamline immigration, customs, and quarantine checks at the airport.

Yes. Screenshot or print your QR code and confirmation page. You must show it at the airport before boarding and again after landing in Japan.

The Japan Arrival Card registration combines immigration, customs, and health info into one platform. It replaces paper disembarkation and quarantine forms.

No. If you use Visit Japan Web, no additional paper forms are required. It handles immigration, customs, and health declarations digitally.

Yes. You must complete a new Visit Japan Web registration each time you travel to Japan. One trip = one new form.

No. The QR code is used only for entering Japan. You don’t need a separate registration for leaving the country.

You must finish registration before arriving at the check-in counter. Without the QR code, you may be denied boarding by your airline.

Yes. Visit Japan Web registration is mandatory for each entry. You’ll need to register again for every new visit to Japan.