Most short-stay visitors — including US, UK, EU/Schengen, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand, South Korean, Singaporean and 70+ other nationalities — enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days and may attend trade fairs, meetings and site inspections without a visa. Nationalities not covered by the exemption need a Temporary Visitor visa (approx. JPY 3,000 / USD 20 single entry, about 5 working days processing). Business visitors cannot undertake paid work on a short-stay entry. Confirm your nationality's status with Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs or your nearest Japanese embassy/consulate before booking.
Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
Visa-free short stays of 90 days for most exempt nationalities (some agreements allow 15 or 30 days); attendance at trade fairs, business meetings and inspections is permitted, but paid work is not. Published Japanese fee is JPY 3,000 (approximately USD 20). Apply through your nearest Japanese embassy/consulate; covers business meetings and trade-fair attendance, not employment.
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