What is the official eVisa portal for Japan?

The official government portal for Japan is https://www.evisa.mofa.go.jp/. Always verify the URL to avoid scam sites.

How long does a Japan visa take to process?

Japan visa applications typically take 1 to 2 Days to process.

Japan

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Critical News Alert 2 Weeks Ago

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Source: services.digital.go.jp

Avg. Processing Time

1 to 2 Days

Official Gateways

eVisa https://www.evisa.mofa.go.jp/

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Arrival Card https://services.digital.go.jp/en/visit-japan-web/

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Entry Information

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Passengers requiring an e-visa may obtain it before departure via https://www.evisa.mofa.go.jp/personal/login. Upon arrival, a "Visa issuance notice" must be presented on a mobile device.
To facilitate a smoother immigration process in Japan, passengers are strongly advised to complete their Immigration and Customs declaration via the Visit Japan Web portal before departure at https://www.vjw.digital.go.jp/main/#/vjwplo001. The completed form must be presented upon arrival.

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Checked on 3 Oct 2026

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