Japan Visa Guide
Discover the different types of visas for both short term and long term stays in Japan
short-term stay
Japan immigration defines a stay of up to 90 days for the purpose of tourism, business, visiting friends or relatives that does not include remunerative activities as a short-term stay. This mean you can visit a maximum of 90 days as long are you not doing anything to get paid.
As of October 2022, Japan has resumed the availability of on-arrival visas for the majority of countries. Most COVID related restrictions, in place for more than 2 years, have now been rolled back or removed entirely.
long-term stay (Work, study, etc.)
A stay in Japan of more than 90 days is considered long-term. Certain visas within this category allow the holder to perform remunerative work. With a long-term visa you are able to get paid for working in Japan, enroll in a school, or stay for extended periods of time.
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