Japan Confirms 2026 Entry Rules for Visa-Exempt Travelers

Visa-exempt travellers, including citizens from the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, and most of Europe, should note that passports are recommended to have at least six months' validity remaining upon arrival and require one blank page for the temporary visitor stamp. The official Visit Japan Web portal, which incurs no government fee, necessitates registering accommodation details for your initial stay and generates a single unified QR code for immigration and customs declarations. This 90-day Temporary Visitor status is strictly for leisure, visiting friends, or attending unpaid conferences, prohibiting any remunerated activities. Authorities will scrutinise individuals attempting to exceed 180 days of cumulative stay within a single calendar year.