All foreign visitor arrivals to Japan must complete an arrival card covering immigration and customs. This is now integrated into the Visit Japan Web system, where you can fill out your details online and receive a QR code to present at the airport.
- It is not mandatory to use the online system, but doing so helps speed up entry and reduces need to fill out paper forms on arrival.
- The online form covers: personal passport information, travel itinerary, accommodation and customs declaration (items you are bringing in).
- On arrival: present your passport and the QR code from visit Japan Web (or the paper form if not used) at immigration and then at customs.
- If you prefer or cannot use the online system, the traditional “Disembarkation Card” & Declaration of Accompanied/Unaccompanied Articles” remain valid.