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Travel Visas Requirements
Passport/Visa
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Passport Required? |
Visa Required? |
Return Ticket Required? |
British |
Yes |
No/1 |
Yes |
Australian |
Yes |
No/2 |
Yes |
Canadian |
Yes |
No/3 |
Yes |
USA |
Yes |
No/2/4 |
Yes |
Other EU |
Yes |
No/1/2/3 |
Yes |
Passport Note
Whether or not they hold a visa, visitors who do not possess visible means of
support for their stay, onward or return tickets, or other documents for their
next destination, may be refused entry. (b) All foreign nationals now entering
Japan will be photographed and have their fingerprints taken; nationals will
also be subject to a short interview regarding their purpose of stay.
Passports
Passport valid for the duration of intended stay in Japan required by all
nationals referred to in the chart above.
Visas
Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for the following
durations:
(a) 1. nationals of Austria, Germany, Ireland and the UK who although
initially granted a 90-day stay may apply, while in Japan, to the local
immigration department for an extension of up to a further 90 days, making the
visa-free stay up to six months;
(b) 2. nationals of Australia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia,
Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovak Republic and the USA for stays of up
to 90 days;
(c) 3. nationals of Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France,
Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain and
Sweden for stays of up to three months.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact
the embassy to check visa requirements (see General Info).
Visa Note
4. Journalists from the USA must obtain a visa regardless of intended
length of stay.
Warning
Most visits to Japan are trouble-free but travelers should be aware of the
global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be
against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
Possession of small amounts of drugs will lead to detention and prosecution.
Possession of large amounts earns long sentences of rigorous imprisonment and
very heavy fines.
The typhoon season in Japan normally runs from June to October.
The country is also in a major earthquake zone with frequent quakes of varying
sizes.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign & Commonwealth
Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can
change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for
the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website:
www.fco.gov.uk
US Department of State
Website:
http://travel.state.gov/travel
Health
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Special Precautions |
Certificate Required? |
Diphtheria |
No |
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Hepatitis A |
No |
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Malaria |
No |
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Rabies |
No |
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Tetanus |
Yes |
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Typhoid |
No |
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Yellow Fever |
No |
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Health Care
Health insurance is strongly recommended, owing to the high cost of treatment.
The International Association for Medical Assistance to Travelers (website:
www.iamat.org) provides English-speaking doctors. There are hospitals in all
major cities.
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