Japan Temporary Visitor Visa (Short-Term Stay)

The Temporary Visitor Visa covers short-term stays in Japan for tourism, visiting friends or relatives, and business meetings. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, a short-term stay is for up to 90 days and does not permit any income-earning activity. Nationals of countries that Japan has a visa-exemption arrangement with may not need this visa for a short stay — check the visa-exemption guidance first. Eligibility and the documents required depend on your nationality, so confirm the current rules on the official Ministry of Foreign Affairs pages before you apply.