Most GARDEX visitors from the US, UK, EU/EEA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea and Singapore can enter Japan visa-free for short-term business (up to 90 days) covering trade-show attendance, exhibiting, meetings and market research. Nationals of non-waiver countries need a short-term business visa applied for in advance at a Japanese embassy or consulate, typically supported by an organiser invitation letter. Published single-entry fee is approx. JPY 3,000 (approx. USD 20; budget JPY 3,000–5,000 given signalled fee revisions), with 5–10 working-day processing. Verify your own nationality on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa pages before booking.
Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
Covers attending and exhibiting at a trade show, meetings and contract negotiation. Paid employment or extended stays require the correct work/residence status. Published fee is JPY 3,000 (approx. USD 20); Japan has signalled fee revisions, so budget JPY 3,000–5,000 (approx. USD 20–35). Apply via the Japanese embassy/consulate for your jurisdiction, usually with an organiser invitation letter and
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