Japan admits most Western and Asian business travellers visa-free for short-term stays: citizens of ~70 countries/regions (United States, United Kingdom, all EU/Schengen states, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Brazil and most of Latin America) receive a 90-day 'Temporary Visitor' status on arrival — a handful of exempt nationalities (e.g. Indonesia, Thailand) receive 15 days only. Nationals of countries without an exemption (China, India, the Philippines, Vietnam, Russia, most African states) must obtain a short-term visa in advance from a Japanese embassy/consulate or via the Japan eVisa portal; allow 5–10 business days plus document time and bring your JFEX registration confirmation. Business meetings, trade fairs and contract negotiations are permitted on Temporary Visitor status; paid employment is not. Japan also accepts ATA Carnets for exhibition goods and professional equipment.
Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
Carry a passport valid for the duration of stay, a return/onward ticket and hotel address. Business meetings, conference attendance and trade-fair visits are permitted; paid employment is not. Apply at a Japanese embassy/consulate or via the Japan eVisa portal where available (currently includes China, India, Vietnam and Brazil among others). Fee is JPY 3,000 (≈ USD 20); some nationalities pay rec
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