Visa Information

Japan requires visas for citizens of certain countries. You can find more information on which nationalities will need to obtain a VISA to come to Japan here:

https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html

VISAs

Countries that can enter without VISA

The exemption from the visa requirement applies to the citizens of the following countries:

Andorra
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bahamas
Barbados
Belgium
Brazil
Brunei Darussalam
Bulgaria
Canada
Chile
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Dominican Republic
El Salvador
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Guatemala
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
Indonesia
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Latvia
Lesotho
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macao
Malaysia
Malta
Mauritius
Mexico
Monaco
Montenegro
Netherlands
New Zealand
North Macedonia
Norway
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Republic of Korea
Romania
San Marino
Serbia
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Suriname
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Thailand
Tunisia
Türkiye
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay

This information is taken from the website of The Ministry of Foreign Affairs as of 11 January 2026.

VISA process for those not included above

The steps of obtaining a VISA for Japan

If you are not a citizen of the countries listed above or a part of Special Categories, then you are required to apply for a visa.

Short-term business affairs VISA

If your nationality is not eligible for eVISA, you need to apply for a Single-Entry Short-Term Stay VISA for the purpose of visiting for Short-Term Business Affairs, including attending a conference.
each Nationality group has different required documentations:

Please check what kind of documents is required for your nationality to obtain a VISA.

For example, the following documents are required for Other Nationalities group.

Documents prepared by VISA applicant: You can download PDF from the above links
- Valid passport
- 1 VISA application form
- 1 Photo
- Itinerary with the flight/ship number and date of arrival and departure to and from Japan
- Document to prove that you are traveling to Japan for business purposes (any of the following)
  - Travel order issued by your employer
  - Letter from employer
  - Document equivalent to the above
  - Certificate of employment
Documents prepared by Hiroshima LOC in Japan
- Invitation letter
- Itinerary in Japan
Documents prepared by Hiroshima LOC for TGP grants
- Letter of guarantee
- A certified copy of the corporation register or Overview of company/organization

Once you receive B and C documents, you need to apply a VISA at Japanese embassy by yourself.

Addresses of Japanese embassies / consulates

You can find the addresses and phone numbers of nearest Japanese embassies / consulates at this website.

How can you get documents from LOC?

During the conference registration process, please ensure you indicate you need a VISA support from the LOC. We will contact you and issue the documents for B and C for registered participants or TGP participants.