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United States visa for citizens of Japan

Citizens of Japan need an e-visa to travel to the United States. It is issued online, with no embassy visit. Official processing time is up to 3 days. Visago fills in and submits the application for you; the all-in price starts at $66, government fee included.

For citizens of Japan: the passport opens 114 countries visa-free; Tokyo — Washington, D.C.: ≈ 10,900 km, about 14 hours of flying.

Checked by visa analyst Albert Brown, 13 years of experience · September 26, 2026

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How much does a United States visa cost for citizens of Japan?

Tourist, 90 days, multiple entryGovernment fee: $40 · Valid for: 730 days$66
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Can I travel to the United States without a visa on a Japan passport?

No: citizens of Japan need a visa. But you can get it quickly and at a low price — online with us, from $66, with no embassy visit.

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United States visa rules at a glance

  • With a Japan passport you can visit 114 countries visa-free, 37 with a visa on arrival and 31 with an e-visa; 16 more require an embassy visa.
  • By the number of visa-free destinations, the Japan passport ranks 35th of 199.
  • Japan passport: visa-free access to 114 countries; United States passport: 112.
  • Citizens of Japan and the United States can travel together visa-free to 106 countries, for example: South Korea, Taiwan, Macau, Philippines, Mongolia, Micronesia, Brunei, Thailand, Kiribati, Malaysia, Singapore, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Vanuatu.
  • United States has an embassy in your country of citizenship, so you can apply without travelling abroad.
  • Citizens of the United States, in turn, don’t need a visa for Japan. Japan visa for citizens of the United States

Travelling to the United States: good to know

  • Tokyo — Washington, D.C.: about 10,900 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 14 hours.
  • Time difference with your country’s capital: −18 hours.
  • Local time: Tokyo 12:00 — Washington, D.C. 18:00.
  • Local currency: US Dollar.
  • Languages: English.
  • United States is the 120th closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of Japan.
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Neighbouring countries and their visa rules for citizens of Japan:

How citizens of neighbouring countries travel to the United States

Visa rules for the United States for citizens of countries bordering Japan:

Official portal: esta.cbp.dhs.gov

How to get a United States visa

  1. 1Passport photo
  2. 2Face photo
  3. 3Payment
  4. 4Manager and visa

What documents do you need for a United States visa?

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight: Tokyo — Washington, D.C.?

About 14 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 10,900 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.

What is the time difference with the United States?

Time difference with your country’s capital: −18 hours.

Do citizens of the United States need a visa for Japan?

Citizens of the United States, in turn, don’t need a visa for Japan.

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Where you can travel with a passport of: Japan

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