Visa to Japan | Visit Japan Web, tourist & work

Visa to Japan

Visit Japan Web is mandatory for entry, but many Swedes also need a visa. We help you choose correctly and make sure both VJW and visa are correct before departure.

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Choose visa type for Japan

Transparent pricing. Choose Basic, Priority or VIP — Priority is most chosen.

Most chosen

Visit Japan Web

Digital entry and customs registration with QR codes

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Times show when we start working on your application, not when the visa is ready. Embassy or authority processing is extra.

Basic

Handled by AI Agent

Start within 3 business days

845 kr

Delivered by email
Corrections: 50 kr each
No refund guarantee

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Most chosen

Priority

Dedicated specialist

Start within 1 business day

950 kr

Free corrections before submission
Photo & passport check
Online status tracking

Order Priority

VIP

Personal assistant

Start within max 2 hours

1 250 kr

Status via My pages / SMS
100% refund + free retry if we err
Free re-issue if flight/dates change

Order VIP

Other visa types

Select a package in the row and press Order. Priority is pre-selected.

Temporary Visitor Visa

Tourism, visits and shorter business

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Student visa

Studies in Japan. Usually requires COE

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Work visa

Work in Japan. Usually requires COE

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The price includes the government fee and our service fee. Shipping and photo service may apply when needed. Contact us if you are unsure about the type.

Correct path

Visit Japan Web or visa?

Visit Japan Web (VJW) is mandatory for everyone entering Japan, whether you need a visa or not. Swedes can stay up to 90 days without a visa (visa exemption), but VJW must be filled in before entry. For work, studies or longer stays, a visa is required.

Official embassy page: Japanese Embassy in Sweden

Overview

How it works for Japan

Swedish citizens can travel to Japan without a visa for up to 90 days, but Visit Japan Web (VJW) is mandatory for everyone entering. VJW is a digital entry and customs registration system that replaced paper forms. For work, studies, working holiday or longer stays, a visa is required. Japan is known for its efficient but strict entry process. VIZA helps you with both VJW and visa, so you avoid problems at the border.

When needed

When do Swedes need VJW or a visa for Japan?

VJW is always required. A visa is required in these situations:

You will work or conduct business in Japan
You will study at a Japanese university or language school
You have a working holiday visa and will work part-time
You will stay longer than 90 days
You will get married or register a partnership in Japan
You will do an internship or volunteer work

Which documents are needed for Japan?

Documents by visa type. Expand a box to see the list.

01 Visit Japan Web (mandatory)

Online registration on the official VJW site
Valid passport (at least 6 months)
Flight ticket or travel itinerary
Address in Japan (hotel or accommodation)
QR codes for entry and customs control
Must be filled in before entry

02 Temporary Visitor Visa

Application form
Visa photo 4.5 × 4.5 cm (white background)
Original passport (at least 6 months)
Booking confirmation for flight and hotel
Travel itinerary
Bank statement if needed

03 Working Holiday / Student / Work

Application form
Visa photo 4.5 × 4.5 cm
Original passport
COE (Certificate of Eligibility) if needed
Admission letter or employment contract
Bank statement or proof of funds

From order to ready entry for Japan

The usual chain from review to return. Expand a step if you want more detail.

1 Order and upload

Choose VJW or visa and upload passport copy. We tell you immediately if something is missing.
2 We review your details

We check that the passport is valid, that the address in Japan is correct and that everything is filled in according to Japanese authority requirements.
3 We apply for VJW or visa

For VJW we register you online. For a visa we prepare all documents and submit at the Japanese Embassy.
4 QR codes or visa in passport

VJW generates QR codes for entry and customs control. The visa is placed in the passport after processing.
5 Confirmation before departure

We notify you when everything is ready. For VJW you should have the QR codes available at entry.

Important

Visit Japan Web is not a visa

Visit Japan Web (VJW) is a mandatory digital entry and customs registration system, not a visa. It is required for all arrivals, even those traveling visa-free. Without a completed VJW you can be delayed or denied entry. We make sure your VJW is correctly filled in.

What typical Japan cases look like with us

Expand a case to see documents, route and timing.

Tokyo or Kyoto as a tourist Classic city break up to 90 days with visa exemption and VJW.

Typical documents

Visit Japan Web online
Valid passport
Flight ticket
Hotel address

VJW online → QR codes by email

Often same day or next day

Working Holiday in Japan Work and travel in Japan up to 12 months with a working holiday visa.

Typical documents

Working Holiday application
Visa photo 4.5 × 4.5 cm
Bank statement (proof of funds)
Travel itinerary

Embassy application → passport with visa → VJW online

Often 5 to 10 business days

Language studies in Tokyo Study Japanese at a language school in Tokyo or Osaka.

Typical documents

Admission letter from language school
COE (Certificate of Eligibility)
Bank statement
Application form

COE → embassy application → passport with visa → VJW

Often 4 to 8 weeks (COE takes time)

Work in Japan Employment with a Japanese company with a work visa.

Typical documents

Employment contract
COE from employer
Education certificates
Application form

COE → embassy application → passport with visa → VJW

Often 4 to 8 weeks (COE takes time)

Translation, timing and embassy

Is Japanese or English translation needed?

For VJW or the visa application, translation of Swedish documents is normally not required. VJW is filled in English or Japanese. The visa application may require English documents. If you have Swedish documents to be used in Japan after entry (e.g. for work or studies), authorized translation may be needed separately.

Timeline for Japan

VJW is usually registered same day. Temporary Visitor Visa takes 5 to 10 business days. Working Holiday and work visas take 4 to 8 weeks (the COE process takes time). Japanese authorities always determine the final processing time. The total is affected by:

whether the passport is valid at least 6 months
whether the address in Japan is correctly filled in
whether COE is already issued (for work/studies)
queue at the Japanese Embassy in Stockholm
whether the application is supplemented
post for visa

The Japanese Embassy in Stockholm

For VJW no embassy visit is needed, everything is handled online. For a visa we submit at the Japanese Embassy in Stockholm. We handle submission and collection.

VJW online without embassy visit
Visa via the Japanese Embassy in Stockholm
We handle submission and collection
Follow-ups handled by us
Tracked return of passport

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FAQ about visas to Japan

Do Swedish citizens need a visa for Japan?

No for up to 90 days (visa exemption). But Visit Japan Web is mandatory for everyone. A visa is required for work, studies or longer stays.

What is Visit Japan Web?

Visit Japan Web (VJW) is a mandatory digital entry and customs registration system. You fill it in online before entry and receive QR codes for entry and customs control.

How long is VJW valid?

VJW is valid for one entry. You must fill in a new VJW each time you enter Japan.

Can I extend my visa-free stay?

No, the 90-day visa exemption cannot normally be extended. For longer stays a visa is required before departure.

What is COE?

COE (Certificate of Eligibility) is a certificate issued by Japanese immigration authorities. It is required for work and student visas and usually takes 1 to 3 months to obtain.

How long does it take?

VJW usually same day. Temporary Visitor Visa 5 to 10 business days. Working Holiday and work visas 4 to 8 weeks.

Can I work with a tourist visa?

No. Work requires a work visa or working holiday visa. Working with a tourist visa is illegal and can lead to deportation.

What happens if I get rejected?

We review everything before submission to minimise the risk. If rejected, we analyse the reason and help you with a new application if possible.

Unsure what you need for Japan?

Tell us about your trip and we tell you exactly what is required: VJW, visa or both, with a price before start.