Japan’s borders reopened to independent travelers in the fall of 2022, and since then visiting Japan has been virtually as easy as it was before the pandemic.

On April 29, 2023, the government of Japan officially did away with its last remaining requirements for tourists, and travelers are no longer required to submit a vaccination certificate or negative Covid test to enter Japan! We do still recommend downloading the Visit Japan Web app to complete immigration and customs procedures in advance, for a smoother arrival, but there are no longer any Covid-related requirements

From the early days of Covid-19, our team of Japan travel experts has been closely monitoring developments and in constant contact with our network throughout the country. We update this page regularly (and whenever there are major updates) and it was last updated on April 29, 2023.
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Japan’s Entry Requirements for Tourists

As noted above, Japan has formally lifted its final remaining requirements for travelers entering the country.

In short, here is what you need to know as of April 29, 2023:

Travelers visiting Japan are no longer required to submit a vaccination certificate or negative Covid test.

We do still recommend the Visit Japan Web app (see below).

For the most official details, please always make sure to contact your local Japanese Embassy or Consulate.

Visas (Not Required for Many Nationalities)

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