Japanese visa for U.S. citizens
A visa is NOT required for U.S. passport holders visiting Japan for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For U.S. citizens to enter Japan for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Japan e-visa for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Japan visa on arrival for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
Japan tourist visa requirements:
- Holding U.S. passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Japan.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Japan.
If you are looking for Japan visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from United States, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Japan nearest your place of residence.
- Washington: The Embassy of Japan in Washington, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 18 minutes)
- Dallas: The Honorary Consulate of Japan in Dallas, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Honolulu: The Consulate General of Japan in Honolulu, United States (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Denver: The Consulate General of Japan in Denver, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 18 minutes)
- Chicago: The Consulate General of Japan in Chicago, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Atlanta: The Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Miami: The Consulate General of Japan in Miami, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Nashville: The Consulate General of Japan in Nashville, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Houston: The Consulate General of Japan in Houston, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- New York: The Consulate General of Japan in New York, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Los Angeles: The Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 18 minutes)
- Detroit: The Consulate General of Japan in Detroit, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Boston: The Consulate General of Japan in Boston, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Seattle: The Consulate General of Japan in Seattle, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 18 minutes)
- San Francisco: The Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 18 minutes)
- Portland: The Consular office of Japan in Portland, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Anchorage: The Consular office of Japan in Anchorage, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 18 minutes)
- New Orleans: The Honorary Consulate General of Japan in New Orleans, United States (Working hours: Close now)
Japan visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Japan diplomatic mission offices to United States for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United States traveling to Japan from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United States) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,602,727 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,587,463 | -0.95% |
| 2010 | 1,556,935 | -1.92% |
| 2011 | 1,602,727 | 2.94% |
| 2012 | 1,480,614 | -7.62% |
| 2013 | 1,465,350 | -1.03% |
| 2014 | 1,602,727 | 9.38% |
| 2015 | 1,465,350 | -8.57% |
| 2016 | 1,242,700 | -15.19% |
| 2017 | 1,375,000 | 10.65% |
| 2018 | 1,526,407 | 11.01% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Japan & United States comparison
Japan's area is approximately 364,555 km2 (140,755 sq mi), while the area of United States is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi). This means United States is 25.09 times bigger than Japan.
As of April 2024, Japan's population is ~125.0 million people - 213,855,570 fewer people than the population of United States.
We have highlighted Japan & United States’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Japan | United States | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 124,958,743 | 338,814,313 | 213.9 million fewer people live in Japan than United States |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 247 | 273 | Japan has 26 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United States. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 142 | 134 | Japan passport holders can visit 8 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 421 | 1147 | Japanese hosts 726 fewer foreign missions than United States. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United States travel to Japan in one year?
The number of visitors from United States visiting Japan in 2018 was approximately 1,526,407.
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