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Taiwan (Chinese Taipei) to Japan visa requirements

Q: Can I work or study short courses visa-free?

Paid work is not allowed under Temporary Visitor status. Short non-remunerative courses or meetings may fit the status, but formal study or work needs the correct visa/status.

Q: Can I stay exactly 90 days?

Do not overstay the landing permission. Leave on or before the date granted by Japanese immigration.

Q: Is Visit Japan Web mandatory?

No. It is an official online option for arrival procedures and is useful, but it is not a visa or ETA; Japan Customs says paper customs declaration forms remain available.

No, visa-free for up to 90 days. Taiwan passport holders can visit Japan visa-free for short-term stays of up to 90 days when the passport includes a personal ID number. Entry is granted as Temporary Visitor landing permission and covers non-remunerative activities such as tourism, family visits, meetings, and short business liaison. Visit Japan Web is an official online option for immigration and customs arrival procedures, but it is not a visa or travel authorization; paper customs forms remain available.

VISA-FREETOURISMEACH ARRIVAL IS INSPECTED SEPARATELYLast verified 2026-06-19

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-19

Visa type

Visa-free (Temporary Visitor landing permission)

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days

per entry

Entries

Each arrival is inspected separately

from issue date

Visa fee

Free

consular fee only

Processing time

Instant at border

standard track

Validity

No visa issued; passport should be valid for the stay

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Check personal ID number

Japan's MOFA note limits the Taiwan exemption to passport holders with a personal ID number.

· passport note· Taiwan

/02

Check passport validity

Make sure the passport remains valid for the whole intended stay and has room for entry/landing evidence.

· passport· valid for stay

/03

Prepare visitor proof

Carry return or onward ticket, accommodation, itinerary, and funds proof in case the airline or immigration officer asks.

· 90 days· temporary visitor

/04

Complete arrival procedures

Use Visit Japan Web for online immigration and customs declarations, or complete the available paper customs form on arrival.

· Visit Japan Web· arrival procedures

/05

Check landing permission

Verify the permitted stay date granted by Japanese immigration on arrival.

· border decision

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items

Personalized checklist

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredTaiwan passport with personal ID number

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

Required by Japan's exemption note

RequiredPassport valid for the intended stay

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

Japan does not publish a general six-month rule for ordinary visitors

RecommendedReturn or onward ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

Recommended for airline and immigration checks

RequiredAccommodation proof

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

Hotel booking or host address

ConditionalFunds proof

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

Cash, card, or statement if requested

OptionalVisit Japan Web confirmation

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

Optional online arrival procedure

RequiredPurpose evidence

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

Tourism, event, family visit, or business meeting details

ConditionalOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Visa-free routes usually do not require a visa form; submit any arrival card or authorization if required.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcesMOFA Japan — Exemption of Visa (Short-Term Stay), published 2025-09-01, accessed 2026-06-19 MOFA Japan — VISA short-term stay guidance, published 2026-04-01, accessed 2026-06-19 Immigration Services Agency of Japan — Status of Residence: Temporary Visitor, accessed 2026-06-19

Application link included: MOFA Japan — Exemption of Visa (Short-Term Stay), published 2025-09-01, accessed 2026-06-19

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Visa feeFreeExemption

Visit Japan WebFreeOptional

Total estimateFree — Freeincl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Pre-travel visa

Not required

For eligible Taiwan passports and temporary visitor purposes.

Arrival clearance

On arrival

Japan immigration grants final landing permission.

Visit Japan Web

Minutes online

Optional official online entry and customs declaration service before arrival.

Non-temporary purpose

Apply before travel

Paid work, long-term stay, and activities outside Temporary Visitor rules require the correct status.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Passport lacks personal ID number

The Japan exemption note specifically requires it for Taiwan passport holders.

High

/02

Work-like purpose

Temporary visitor status does not allow paid employment.

Medium

/03

Weak exit proof

A missing onward ticket can cause airline or border questions.

Medium

/04

Repeated near-maximum stays

Patterns that look like residence can be scrutinized.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Customs

Declare cash over JPY 1,000,000 equivalent and avoid bringing restricted fresh food, meat, plants, or controlled medicines.

/02

Immigration

Fingerprints and a photo are normally collected on arrival. Visit Japan Web can speed up immigration and customs forms.

/03

Connectivity

Tourist SIMs, eSIMs, and pocket WiFi rentals are widely available at Narita, Haneda, Kansai, and major city pickup points.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-06-19

Reviewed by Claude Code

Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.

2026-06-19

Codex re-checked Japan visa-free route

Re-verified against Japan MOFA, Immigration Services Agency, Visit Japan Web/Digital Agency, Japan Customs, and official passport-validity guidance; confirmed Taiwan passports with a personal ID number remain visa-free for Temporary Visitor stays up to 90 days.

2025-09-01

Japan MOFA exemption list updated

Taiwan remains listed with the personal ID number condition.

/09 — The questions