Japan visa requirements for Chinese citizens in 2026

How to enter

Chinese passport holders travelling for tourism should use the route below to enter Japan.

Further notes

• Passengers transiting through Narita or Haneda airport may apply for a shore pass to enter Japan for no more than 72 hours without a visa, subject to the discretion of immigration authorities and certain conditions.
• Passengers of approved cruise ships do not require a visa if they stay no longer than 15 days.
• e-Visa is available if residing in Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States. It is a single entry visa for tourism purpose only with a duration of 15, 30 or 90 days depending on the traveller's itinerary.
• e-Visa is available if residing in Mongolia. It is a single entry visa for tourism purpose only with a duration of 15, 30 or 90 days depending on the traveller's itinerary. e-Visa application must be made through the travel agencies accredited by the Japanese overseas establishment from 15 December 2023.
• e-Visa is also available for Chinese passport holder who resides in Mainland China (except Hong Kong and Macau) only, it is a single entry visa and its duration of stay is 15 or 30 days. e-Visa application must be made through the travel agencies accredited by the Japanese overseas establishment from 19 June 2023. The electronic visa will be issued when the agencies are ready to apply through JAPAN e-Visa.
• For Chinese citizens residing in other territories, a vignette style visa is required. Multi-entry vignette style visas are also obtainable in all territories for 3 or 5 year validity.

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