Visa Exemption U.S. citizens and citizens of other countries which have a reciprocal visa exemption arrangement with Japan may be eligible to visit Japan without a visa for a short-term stay for the activities allowed to Temporary Visitors. For more information about reciprocal visa exemption arrangements, please check the reciprocity table . Documentation Each applicant for a Temporary Visitor Visa must submit the following documents. Please be aware that we decline incomplete documents. Two application forms , completed and signed.
Blank forms are available without charge at Japanese consular offices.
Chinese and Korean citizens must write their names in Chinese characters as well as in Roman letters. Valid passport . Two photographs 1.7 inches square, taken within the previous six months of application, attached to the application forms. Applicants must demonstrate that they are properly classifiable as a Temporary Visitor. Evidence which shows the following may be provided.