Visiting Japan
2022/11/28
Recent Notifications
Foreign National Coexistence Policies 
NEW
Application for Visa for Foreign Nationals Eligible for Phased Measures toward Resuming Cross-Border Travel NEW
Border enforcement measures to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) NEW
You can pre-register for airport quarantine procedures! (March 9, 2022） NEW
Visit Japan Web service that allows you to submit the required information for entering Japan online (Digital Agency website) NEW
Overseas Travel Insurance
It is strongly recommended to take out overseas travel insurance. For reasons why this is recommended, please click on the link. Please check with your insurance company for travel insurance options.
Before you leave for Japan. (Insurance Information)
After you arrive in Japan. (Insurance Information)
Before you leave for Japan. (Insurance Information)
After you arrive in Japan. (Insurance Information)
- Be aware of traffic rules in Japan!
The International Association of Traffic and Safety Sciences has released a video to inform foreign visitors of the traffic rules in Japan. To watch the video, please click on the link above.
Changes to the Basic Resident Registration Law in Japan
With the soaring number of foreign nationals entering and residing in Japan each year, the establishment of a legal system by which municipalities can provide basic public services to both foreign and Japanese residents has become an urgent concern.
In order to address this concern, the law for partial amendments to the Basic Resident Registration Law was enacted in 2009. This makes the Basic Resident Registration Law applicable to foreign residents, helps improve convenience, and streamlines municipalities' operations. This amendment has been in effect since July 9, 2012.
For more information, please click on the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications links below.
In order to address this concern, the law for partial amendments to the Basic Resident Registration Law was enacted in 2009. This makes the Basic Resident Registration Law applicable to foreign residents, helps improve convenience, and streamlines municipalities' operations. This amendment has been in effect since July 9, 2012.
For more information, please click on the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications links below.