Before departure
Check passport validity, visa or visa-waiver rules, flight details, hotel address, insurance, medication restrictions, and onward travel documents.
Visa & Entry
Japan entry basics for international travelers.
Before booking a route, confirm your passport rules, visa or visa-waiver status, arrival documents, customs requirements, and first-night accommodation details.
On arrival
Prepare your accommodation address, customs declaration, QR codes if applicable, cash/card backup, and transport plan from the airport.
Workflow
A practical order for entry prep
1. Confirm your status
Rules vary by nationality and travel purpose. Check official sources before relying on any checklist.
2. Fix your first night
Arrival forms often require a local address. Book the first stay before completing entry paperwork.
3. Save offline copies
Keep screenshots of hotel details, return flight, insurance, QR codes, and emergency contacts.
Entry policies can change. Always verify requirements with Japanese government sources, your airline, and the relevant embassy or consulate before travel.