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    Before you fly

    Visit Japan Web: what it is and how to use it

    Visit Japan Web is the official online service that speeds up immigration and customs at Japanese airports. It is free to use and very simple.

    01

    What Visit Japan Web does

    • Pre registers your passport and trip details for immigration.
    • Generates a customs declaration QR code.
    • Saves time in the airport queue on arrival.
    02

    How to register

    • Create a free account at vjw-lp.digital.go.jp.
    • Add each traveller and their passport.
    • Enter your flight and hotel address in Japan.
    • Save the immigration and customs QR codes on your phone before landing.
    03

    At the airport

    • Show the immigration QR code at the foreign passport counter.
    • Show the customs QR code at the marked Visit Japan Web lanes.
    • Then head to baggage claim and the train to central Tokyo, Osaka or Kyoto.
    04

    Combine with your JR Pass

    Activate your JR Pass at the airport JR ticket office after clearing customs. The Narita Express, Haruka Express and the bullet train into the city are all included.

    Frequently asked questions

    Quick answers to common questions.

    Is Visit Japan Web required?

    No, but it is strongly recommended. Travellers without it use paper forms and longer queues.

    Can I register on arrival?

    Yes, but the airport WiFi can be slow. Do it before boarding for a smooth landing.

    Does it cost money?

    No. The service is free and run by the Japanese government.

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