U.S. visa for Japanese citizens
A visa is NOT required for Japanese passport holders visiting United States for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Japanese citizens to enter United States for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | United States e-visa for Japanese citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | United States visa on arrival for Japanese citizens | Not Available | |
United States tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Japanese passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in United States.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from United States.
If you are looking for United States visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Japan, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of United States nearest your place of residence.
- Tokyo: The Embassy of United States in Tokyo, Japan (Working hours: Close now)
- Nagoya: The Consulate of United States in Nagoya, Japan (Working hours: Close now)
- Fukuoka: The Consulate of United States in Fukuoka, Japan (Working hours: Close now)
- Sapporo: The Consulate General of United States in Sapporo, Japan (Working hours: Close now)
- Osaka: The Consulate General of United States in Osaka, Japan (Working hours: Close now)
- Naha: The Consulate General of United States in Naha, Japan (Working hours: Close now)
United States visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest United States diplomatic mission offices to Japan for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Japan traveling to United States from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Japan) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3,855,262 | N/A |
| 2009 | 4,130,638 | 7.14% |
| 2010 | 3,776,583 | -8.57% |
| 2011 | 4,051,959 | 7.29% |
| 2012 | 3,815,922 | -5.83% |
| 2013 | 3,894,601 | 2.06% |
| 2014 | 3,933,941 | 1.01% |
| 2015 | 3,750,667 | -4.66% |
| 2016 | 3,717,029 | -0.90% |
| 2017 | 3,697,844 | -0.52% |
| 2018 | 3,493,313 | -5.53% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
United States & Japan comparison
United States's area is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi), while the area of Japan is approximately 364,555 km2 (140,755 sq mi). This means Japan is 25.09 times smaller than United States.
As of April 2024, United States's population is ~338.8 million people - 213,855,570 more people than the population of Japan.
We have highlighted United States & Japan’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| United States | Japan | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 338,814,313 | 124,958,743 | 213.9 million more people live in United States than Japan |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 273 | 247 | United States has 26 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Japan. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 134 | 142 | United States passport holders visit 8 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 1147 | 421 | U.S. hosts 726 more foreign missions than Japan. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Japan travel to United States in one year?
The number of visitors from Japan visiting United States in 2018 was approximately 3,493,313.
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