Japan Visa Requirements for Chinese citizens in 2025

Last Updated: Jan. 17, 2025, 2:08 p.m.

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1) Visa Required

For Chinese citizens looking to travel to Japan, securing a visa prior to arrival is mandatory. Please consult the nearest Japan embassy or consulate for detailed visa application procedures.

Entry Requirement

Danger
Allowed Stay

unknown

Purpose of Travel

Tourist

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 from April 2015.
  • e-Visa is available if residing in Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States. It is a single entry visa and its duration of stay is 90 days.
  • e-Visa is available if residing in Mongolia. It is a single entry visa and its duration of stay is 90 days. 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 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, vignette style visa is required. Multi-entry vignette style visas are also obtainable in all territories for 3 or 5 year validity.

Reference Links

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General Information about Japan

  • Name (Common): Japan
  • Name (Official): Japan
  • Population: 125836021
  • Area: 377930
  • Capital: Tokyo
  • Currency: Japanese yen
  • Language: Japanese
  • Calling Code: +8
  • Region: Asia
  • Subregion: Eastern Asia

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, a visa is required for Chinese citizens.

Yes, a visa is required for Chinese citizens. Options include: Visa Required.

Yes, Chinese citizens can travel to Japan, but a visa is required.

The maximum length of stay in Japan with Visa Required is unknown. Chinese citizens must leave the country within the specified period.

Overstaying a visa in Japan can result in fines, penalties, and potentially being banned from entering Japan in the future. It is important to comply with the length of stay specified with the visa and leave the country within the allotted time.
Travel Advisory for Japan

Advisory Message: Japan has a current risk level of 2.8 (out of 5). We advise: Use some caution when travelling Japan.
Score: 2.8
Source: https://www.travel-advisory.info/japan
Last Updated Aug. 13, 2024, 8:21 a.m.