Japan waives short-term visas for nationals of 70+ countries and regions (including the US, UK, EU/Schengen states, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore and most of Southeast Asia) for stays of up to 90 days — business meetings, trade fairs and short-term commercial visits are covered. Visitors from non-waiver countries such as China, the Philippines, Vietnam, India and Russia must obtain a short-term Temporary Visitor visa from a Japanese embassy or consulate before travel (published fee about JPY 3,000 / USD 20 single entry, roughly 5 working days processing). Register arrival details in Visit Japan Web and confirm current rules on the MOFA visa portal before booking.
Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
Covers business meetings, trade fairs and short-term commercial visits; maximum stay is 90 days for most nationalities (15 or 30 days for a few). Register arrival details in Visit Japan Web to speed immigration and customs. Published fee is JPY 3,000 (about USD 20); India and some other nationalities are exempt from the fee. An organiser invitation or event documentation strengthens the applicatio
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