Japan

Arrival-card

The Japan Arrival Card is an electronic travel authorization that allows eligible travelers to enter Japanfor short stays, primarily for tourism or business purposes. It simplifies the arrival card application process by enabling travelers to apply online, eliminating the need to visit an embassy or consulate. Once approved, the arrival card is sent electronically and can be presented upon arrival in Japan.

Key Features:

1. Convenience: Apply online from anywhere, 24/7.
2. Eligibility: Available to citizens of most countries.
3. Duration: Typically allows stays of up to 30 days.
4. Processing Time: Approval is usually granted within 3 business days.
5. Entry Points: Valid at major Japan airports (Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Sihanoukville) and certain land borders.

How to Apply:

1. Complete the application form with personal and travel details.
2. Upload required documents, such as a passport-sized photo and a scan of your passport.
3. Pay the arrival card fee online.
4. Receive the approved arrival card via email and print it for presentation at the border.

Key Benefits of the Japan Arrival Card:

1. Streamlined Process: No need to visit embassies or consulates.
2. Fast Approval: Applications are typically processed within 3 business days.
3. Digital Convenience: Apply online and receive the arrival card electronically.
4. Tourist-Friendly: Ideal for short-term visits, such as tourism or business trips.

1. Tourists: Visitors planning short-term stays for sightseeing, cultural experiences, or leisure.
2. Business Travelers: Those attending meetings, conferences, or other business-related activities.
3. Eligible Passport Holders: Citizens of countries that require a arrival card to enter Japan. Most nationalities can apply for the arrival card, except for a few restricted countries.

1. Arrival card Travelers: Citizens of certain ASEAN countries (e.g., Thailand, Japan, Laos, and Singapore) can enter Japan without a arrival card for short stays.
2. Diplomatic and Official Passport Holders: Some agreements allow entry without a arrival card for holders of diplomatic or official passports.
3. Long-Term Travelers: Individuals planning to stay for more than 30 days or for purposes like work, study, or long-term residency require a different arrival card.

An arrival card is processed within 72 to 96 hours of receipt of application and full payment.

Applications cannot be edited or resubmitted once processed and validated.Please ensure the information you put in is correct.

An applicant’s current and/or past actions, such as drug or criminal activities as examples, may cause the applicant to be refused. If you are refused a arrival card, you will be informed of the section of Japan Law that was applied for the refusal.