Entering Japan and Visit Japan Web
What to check before you fly. The facts come from official pages read on 2026-10-04. Rules change, so open the official page of each item. The Day 0 checklist has the same steps.
Passport and visa
- Japan requires a valid passport. Some airlines and countries you pass through ask for extra months of validity, so ask your airline. We found no official rule for a number of months.
- Many countries and regions can enter Japan for a short stay without a visa. It depends on your passport. Read the official list of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Visit Japan Web
- Visit Japan Web is the official online service of the Digital Agency for arrival procedures (immigration and customs) and for tax-free shopping. Check the official page for what you need.
Medicine
- For personal use you can bring up to 1 month of prescription medicine and up to 2 months of other medicine without an import certificate. Narcotics and stimulants are prohibited or need permission before you travel. Ask a pharmacist, and check the official rules for your medicine.
Driving
- Japan accepts an International Driving Permit under the 1949 Geneva Convention. A permit under the 1968 Vienna Convention is not valid. Licences from Switzerland, Germany, France, Belgium, Monaco and Taiwan can be used with a Japanese translation.
Power
- Japan uses 100 V power and flat two-pin plugs (type A). Check your devices before you pack.