I'm planning to visit my relatives living in Japan. I know that as a US citizen, I don't need a visa to enter Japan if the length of visit is within 90 days. But do I still need to get some kind of "permission" from the Japanese embassy? Do I just buy 2 way plane ticket, and upon arriving at the port of entry, just show my (US) passport?? What other requirements do I have to fulfill (if any)?
2006-12-15 03:52:56 · 13 answers · asked by setsuko1981 2 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Japan
Nope. There aren't any requirements as long as you stay less than 90 days.
Bring your passport, a ticket, and your camera and you are good to go!
2006-12-15 10:51:52 · answer #1 · answered by Adam 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Just get on the plane with your passport and arrive in Japan. Nothing else to do. The Japanese immigration will simply put a stamp in your passport when you fill a card on the plane.
2006-12-15 03:55:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Always check the U.S. Dept. of State website (www.state.gov) for travel info. Here's what it says about Japan.
JAPAN - *Passport and onward/return ticket required. Visa not required for tourist/commercial business stay of up to 90 days. Americans cannot work on a 90-day “visa-free” entry. For student/work visa requirements or more specific information, consult the Embassy of Japan, 2520 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/238-6800) or the nearest Consulate General: AK (907/762-8424), CA (213/617-6700 or 415/777-3533), CO (303/5341151), FL (305/530-9090), GA (404/240-4300), Guam (671/646-1290), HI (808/543-3111), IL (312/280-0400), LA (504/529-2101), MA (617/973-9772), MI (313/567-0120), MO (816/471-0111), NY (212/371-8222), OR (503/221-1811), Commonwealth of the North Mariana Islands (670/323-7201), TX (713/652-2977) or WA (206/682-9107). Internet: www.us.emb-japan.go.jp
2006-12-15 04:07:17 · answer #3 · answered by Mark 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Nope, no "permission" required. If you have a valid US passport, just buy your tickets and go -- nothing else needed. No requirements, just a short entry form to fill out on the plane. At the immigration arrival checkpoint, they'll stamp your passport with a 90-day visa, and that's it.
2006-12-15 03:55:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Just a short note. When my son (US citizen) visited grandparents in Japan, he booked his return flight departing on the last day of his permitted stay. Unfortunately, his flight had canceled due to bad weather in US(Boeing hadn't arrived yet). I asked immigration office if he could stay one more day under this circumstance. The answer was NO, because US weather is nothing to do with their rules. I phoned every airline asking for today's seats and finally settled in rather expensive flight. Otherwise what he could do was "visa run" to Soul or so. Just in case, it's better to book a flight of a day or two before 90 day permit expires.
2006-12-15 22:44:27 · answer #5 · answered by Tash 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
When you're on the plane you'll fill out some paperwork to get through customs, but all you need before hand is your passport. I loved visiting Japan, I hope you have a great time too!
2006-12-15 03:54:40 · answer #6 · answered by Lowa 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Just plane ticket return, valid passport for up to one year, and lots of money, ah also learn few Japanese greetings, numbers, common phrases. They love to hear us trying and struggling to say Japanese words and it gives them pleasure, in return you will get a good treatment from the beautiful people on earth- the Japanese. Have a good trip
2006-12-16 14:11:24 · answer #7 · answered by trykindness 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I just got back from my vacation in Japan yesterday. All you NEED is a passport, however you should probably think about things like where you will be staying, making reservations for that, If you need to travel to a city outside of the one you are flying into (either Narita or Osaka) check out the travel costs to get from the airport to city you are going to. If its just Tokyo or Osaka, it will be about 20 bucks to get to either of those cities, if its a farther trip, especially by shinkansen, think about getting a JR rail pass, they come in 7, 14, or 21 day options, I went for the 21 day, it cost me $530 before I left, and I used it to travel to shizuoka and back to tokyo, as well as a round trip to Osaka, and also I rode the JR lines of trains as much as possible since it was free, the JR pass also works on their buses and one ferry.
You might also want to check into transfering money into yen before you fly out. You probably will get a better rate from your bank than from one of the counters at the airport.
When in Japan, you have to have your passport on you at all times, you need it to even board the plane to Japan, any hotel you visit will need it, and if you get a JR pass, you need to show that to the guy at the counter whenever you use it.
2006-12-15 16:36:25 · answer #8 · answered by Norsehawk 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
That's it. Just show up in Japan, don't exceed the 90 days and have a great time.
2006-12-15 12:57:40 · answer #9 · answered by iwasnotanazipolka 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
The Japanese embassy, in your country, should give you the most authentic details. Provided, you approach them as per the "existing US government protocols" applicable to "you," in "your own country." After all, we do NOT know, your personal commitments / particulars, as far as your own government rules applicable to various US citizens (defense personnel, etc.) are concerned. So we, in other countries, are NOT the right people, to give you the CORRECT advice, because of our insufficient knowledge, regarding your specific case.
2006-12-15 04:21:59 · answer #10 · answered by Sam 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋