Einreiseverfahren

Visumfrei: Many nationalities (incl. EU, US, UK, Australia, Canada) can enter visa-free for tourism.

Maximale Aufenthaltsdauer: Up to 90 days (some nationalities 15 or 30 days)

Beantragung: Register on Visit Japan Web before arrival for faster immigration.

⚠ Work and long-term stays require separate visas. Re-entry within visa-free period is subject to scrutiny.

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Gültigkeit: Passport must be valid for the duration of your stay.

Leere Seiten: At least 1 blank page recommended.

⚠ Must be valid for the full duration of stay. Machine-readable passport required.

Online-Formular: Visit Japan Web (immigration + customs declaration)

Erforderliche Dokumente: Valid passport, return ticket, proof of accommodation.

⚠ Complete Visit Japan Web before arrival for faster processing.

Meldegrenze: Must declare JPY 1,000,000 (approx. USD 6,700) or equivalent.

Wie deklarieren: Declare on Visit Japan Web or paper customs form.

⚠ Includes cash, checks, precious metals over 1kg, and securities.

Tabak: 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g tobacco (non-residents only)

Alkohol: 3 bottles (760ml each)

Parfüm: 2 oz (56ml)

Sonstige Waren: JPY 200,000 total value of other goods

⚠ Residents returning from abroad have same allowances. Items for personal use only.

Verbotene Gegenstände: Illegal drugs, weapons, explosives, counterfeit goods, obscene materials, endangered species products (CITES).

Länderspezifische Vorschriften: Stimulants (amphetamines), cannabis (even CBD products unless THC-free), certain cold medicines containing pseudoephedrine over limits, counterfeit goods.

⚠ Japan has ZERO tolerance for drugs including cannabis. Even traces on clothing can lead to arrest and weeks of detention.

Grundregel: Strict controls on stimulants, narcotics, and psychotropics. Personal supply up to 1 month generally OK with documentation.

Eingeschränkte Medikamente: Amphetamines (including Adderall), codeine over limits, some ADHD medications. Pseudoephedrine-based cold medicines restricted.

Empfehlungen: Apply for Yakkan Shoumei (import certificate) from MHLW before travel for controlled substances.

⚠ Adderall is COMPLETELY BANNED. Some common cold medicines (Sudafed) are restricted. Apply for import certificate at narcotics-yakkan@mhlw.go.jp.

Pflicht: No mandatory vaccinations for entry.

Empfohlen: Routine vaccinations (measles, tetanus, COVID-19) should be up to date.

Ablauf: Arrival → Immigration (passport control) → Baggage claim → Customs (green/red channel) → Exit.

Biometrie: Fingerprints and photo taken for all foreign nationals (16+). Automated gates available for registered travelers and Japanese nationals.

Geschätzte Wartezeit: 15-60 min at major airports (Narita, Haneda). Visit Japan Web QR code speeds up process.

• Complete Visit Japan Web registration before boarding for faster immigration.

• Have your hotel address ready (Japanese address preferred).

• Keep your passport accessible — random checks are possible in tourist areas.

• Download Japan's NHK disaster app for emergency alerts.