Japan Visa for Korean Citizens 2026

Do Korean Citizens Need a Visa for Japan?

Korean passport holders enjoy visa-free entry to Japan. You can stay for up to 90 days for tourism, business, or transit without any advance visa or authorisation. Simply arrive with a valid passport.

Requirements for Korean Citizens

• Valid passport (6+ months validity recommended beyond your stay)
• Return or onward travel ticket
• Proof of accommodation (hotel bookings or host details)
• Proof of sufficient funds for the duration of your stay
• Completed Disembarkation Card for Foreigner (provided on arrival or on the aircraft)

How to Apply

No visa application is required for stays up to 90 days.

1. Book your trip — ensure your passport is valid throughout your stay.
2. Fill out the arrival card — complete the Disembarkation Card provided on your flight or at the immigration hall.
3. Clear immigration — present your passport, arrival card, and return ticket at the border. Fingerprints and photo will be taken.
4. Declare at customs — fill out the Customs Declaration Form if required.

For stays beyond 90 days, contact the Japanese Embassy to apply for the appropriate visa type.

Tips for Korean Travellers to Japan

• Japan immigration officers may ask to see your return ticket and accommodation details — have these ready.
• You can extend a visa-free stay in exceptional circumstances by applying at the regional immigration office.
• Carry sufficient cash — Japan is still largely cash-based outside major cities.
• Download the Visit Japan Web app to pre-register arrival/quarantine documents.
• Japan has a reciprocal visa-free agreement — ensure you carry a valid passport of the correct nationality.