Planning a trip to Japan in 2026? Before you get too excited about sushi, cherry blossoms, and vending machines that sell everything, there’s one important thing to check off your list: registering on Visit Japan Web.
Visit Japan Web is the official online portal that lets you complete immigration, customs, and quarantine procedures before you land. It’s completely free, mobile-friendly, and saves you from filling out forms on the plane or standing in long lines at the airport.
This guide breaks down exactly how to register as a tourist using Visit Japan Web, fully updated for 2026.
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What is Visit Japan Web?
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Visit Japan Web is Japan's official pre-arrival registration portal. It replaced the old MySOS app and lets tourists handle immigration, customs, and quarantine forms digitally — before they even get on the plane.
Once you finish registering, you'll get a QR code to use at the airport. Show it at the immigration counter and the electronic customs terminal, and you'll get through both ways faster than if you'd shown up without it. It only takes around 15–20 minutes to complete online, so it's worth doing in advance!
How do I complete a Visit Japan Web registration?
Registration for Japan might be a bit confusing especially if it's your first time. But don't stress, we've put together an easy step-by-step guide to help you with your Visit Japan Web registration.
Before you arrive in Japan
Step 1: Create an account (or log in)
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Go to the Visit Japan Web site and hit "Create new account." Enter your email, set a password, and verify your account with a code sent to your inbox. Pretty quick and painless.
If you've used the portal before, just log in. Your saved info will still be there, which makes things go even faster.
Step 2: Register your user information
This section has four parts, but don't stress, it won’t take long.
Part A: Select your entry category
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Pick whether you're a foreign visitor or a Japanese national returning home. This tells the system which forms you'll need to fill out later.
Part B: Register your passport
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You can scan your passport with your phone's camera or type in the details manually. Just make sure your name, passport number, and expiry date all match exactly. Any mismatch can slow you down at immigration.
You'll need to complete this step if you're planning to do duty-free shopping in Japan!
Part C: Enter your basic information (optional, but recommended)
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Fill in your occupation and home address here. It's optional, but if you do it now, the system will auto-fill these fields later. This saves you a few minutes down the line.
Step 3: Register your entry/return schedule
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This is where you log your actual travel details. There are three ways to do it:
- Option A: Fill it in manually: Enter your arrival date, flight number, airline name, and accommodation address from scratch. Best if it's your first time on the portal.
- Option B: Pull from a previous trip: If you've been to Japan before, you can pull your saved entry info to pre-fill most of the fields.
- Option C: Import your visa details: Traveling on a visa? Just enter your visa issue number and the system will pull in your info automatically.
Step 4: Fill in your entry procedures
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Once your schedule is saved, click on it and complete these two sections:
Quarantine (health check)
Answer a short set of questions about your health. Based on your answers, you'll get any relevant guidance for when you arrive. Takes a minute or two, tops.
Immigration clearance + customs declaration
This is the digital version of the disembarkation card that used to get handed out on the plane. Fill in your immigration entry info here.
You'll also do a customs declaration, where you list any personal items or unaccompanied bags you're bringing into Japan. This replaces the yellow paper customs form you'd normally fill out mid-flight.
Step 5: Review your details
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Before you close out, go back through everything you've entered. Double-check your passport details, flight info, and accommodation address. Once it all looks good, you're done!
💡 Klook Tip: Screenshot or download your QR code before you land. Airport Wi-Fi right after arrival can be spotty, and you don't want to be hunting for a signal at the immigration counter.
When you arrive in Japan
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When you land in Japan, open your Visit Japan Web account on your phone and pull up the QR code from your procedure page. You'll use it at two points:
- Immigration counter: Scan your code to clear immigration.
- Electronic customs terminal: Scan again to complete your customs declaration digitally, then head through the gate.
What else should I do before traveling to Japan?
Here are some additional travel essentials you should grab to ensure a hassle-free Japan holiday:
A Japan Rail Pass
Japan Rail Pass
The JR Pass gets you unlimited rides on Japan Rail national trains, JR buses, ferry services, and airport transfers.
But you can no longer buy the JR Pass in person at a train station or airport counter inside Japan, so you’ll need to book it before you head to Japan to make sure it’s ready to use when you arrive!
Japan eSIM
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Finding free Wi-Fi while you're out and about in Japan can be hit or miss. Your best bet is to pre-book an eSIM Japan before you leave. It's easy to set up, and you'll have data the second you land.
Multi-attraction passes for Japan
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Multi-attraction passes like Klook Pass Tokyo are one of the easiest ways to save on top activities.
One digital pass gives you access to up to 7 of each city's top attractions, and you can save up to 48%. The pass is valid for 30 days, so you've got plenty of flexibility to plan things as you go.
FAQs about Visit Japan Web
Is Visit Japan Web mandatory for entering Japan?
It's not strictly mandatory, but skipping it makes your arrival a lot slower. If you don't pre-register, you'll need to fill out paper immigration and customs forms at the airport, which adds time, especially during busy travel seasons when lines can get long. It's free and takes less than 20 minutes, so there's really no reason to skip it.
How early should you register on Visit Japan Web before your trip?
You can register as soon as you have your flight and accommodation details locked in. Most travelers do it a few days to a week before departure, but the earlier the better. Just make sure your travel details are finalized before you start Step 3, since you'll need your flight number and accommodation address.
Can you use Visit Japan Web for the whole family on one account?
Yes, you can add family members (including children) to your own Visit Japan Web account. During Step 2, look for the "Details on family members traveling with you" option and add their information from there. Each person will still need their own passport details entered, but you can manage everything under one login.
What airports in Japan support Visit Japan Web?
Visit Japan Web is accepted at all major international airports in Japan, including Narita Airport, Haneda, Kansai Airport (Osaka), Chubu Centrair (Nagoya), Fukuoka, Sapporo (New Chitose), and Naha (Okinawa).
Can you use a screenshot of your Visit Japan Web QR code at the airport?
Yes, a screenshot works just fine. The QR code scanners at immigration and the customs terminals can read it from your phone screen, so you don't need to be connected to the internet at the airport.
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