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Japan e-visa in 2026: who needs it, how to apply
Japan's e-visa is now live for select nationalities. Here's exactly who qualifies and how to apply through Vizaezy in under 10 minutes.
Feb 12, 2026 7 min readBy Vizaezy Editorial
Japan opened its tourist e-visa programme to additional passport holders in 2026. For travellers who previously had to visit a consulate, this is a meaningful upgrade.
Eligibility
The e-visa is available to passport holders of countries that previously required an in-person application — including India, the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia and the UAE — for tourism purposes up to 90 days.
Application steps
- Scan your passport in the Vizaezy app
- Take a selfie (used for liveness verification)
- Enter your arrival city and hotel address
- Pay USD 89 — government fee plus Vizaezy service
Median approval time is 48 hours. The visa is issued digitally — you don't need to print anything.