U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Japan (2024)

FAQs

How long does it take to get a visa from the US Embassy in Japan? ›

U.S. Embassy & Consulates. in Japan

Applicants are advised of this requirement when they apply. Most administrative processing is resolved within 60 days of the visa interview.

Along with the embassy, there are consulates in Naha, Osaka, Sapporo, f*ckuoka, and Nagoya.

Passport/Carrying Identification

It is a legal requirement and local police may ask to check your identification. Your passport should be valid for the duration of your stay.

Vaccination certificates and pre-departure tests are no longer required to enter Japan. Travelers and returnees with COVID-19 symptoms will no longer be subjected to on-arrival testing. Travelers with a positive COVID-19 test result will not be treated at designated facilities.

Several factors can impact the processing time of a Japanese visa, including the time of year, your individual circ*mstances, and the backlog at the Japanese Embassy or Consulate where you've submitted your application.

A1: The standard processing period, when it does not have any problem on contents of the application, takes five working days from the next day after the date of the acceptance of application. Meanwhile, it may take longer than usual if a large number of visa applications converge at a short-time period.

Embassy – The diplomatic delegation from one country to another. Consulate – A building that supports the embassy in its host country. Mission – A diplomatic representation to an international organization. Mission also refers to an embassy or a consulate.

Latest update:We continue to advise exercise normal safety precautions in Japan. We advise: Exercise normal safety precautions in Japan. Higher levels apply in some areas.

Do you have to carry your passport in Japan? ›

You must carry your U.S. passport or Japanese Residence Card (Zairyu Kado) with you at all times. In Japan, you may be taken in for questioning if you do not have your passport or Japanese residence card to show your identity and status in Japan (e.g., as a visitor, student, worker, or permanent resident).

While it's recommended to use the Visit Japan web app, it's not mandatory.

Over-the-Counter Medication

The following are prohibited as they contain narcotic or stimulant ingredients in excess of the Japanese standard: These medications include (but are not limited to) Tylenol Cold, NyQuil, Actifed, Sudafed, Advil Cold & Sinus, Dristan Sinus, Vicks Inhaler, and Lomotil.

Courses or boosters usually advised: none. Other vaccines to consider: Tetanus. Selectively advised vaccines - only for those individuals at highest risk: Hepatitis A; Hepatitis B; Japanese Encephalitis; Tick-borne Encephalitis. No yellow fever vaccination certificate required for this country.

When you enter Japan, you are requested to hand in a Customs Declaration form for both your personal effects and unaccompanied baggage at the Customs Clearance.

※Visa process generally takes 5 working days from the day of submission.

A Japan visa application can be filled out online through the Japan Visa Portal, which is an easy and straightforward process. The application can usually be completed in just a few minutes. Each applicant needs to submit a form with a few details about themselves.

U.S. Embassy & Consulates. in Japan

These fee increases are effective as of June 17, 2023. The application fee for visitor visas for business or tourism (B1/B2s ), and other non-petition based NIVs such as student and exchange visitor visas, has increased from $160 to $185.