Japan visa for Chinese citizens
Chinese citizens need an eVisa to enter Japan for up to 30 days.
- Status
- eVisa
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Official cost
- Varies — see notes
- Before departure
- Apply online before you fly
Cost note
Fees and channel details vary by visa type and application location. For nationals of China residing in China, Japan eVISA can be issued for 15-day or 30-day short stays.
What you need
- valid passport
- completed Japan eVISA or visa application
- passport photo
- flight itinerary or booking confirmation
- proof of accommodation in Japan
- proof of sufficient funds
Official source
https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/visaonline.htmlUse the government route and fee only. Avoid lookalike agent sites that add markups or mimic official portals.
Why this verdict
Japan does not give ordinary Chinese passport holders visa-free entry. The official JAPAN eVISA route is broadly available for Chinese nationals who reside in mainland China, with 15-day or 30-day short-stay visas depending on the issued case. That headline should still be read as a residence-based visa channel, not as visa-free travel or a universal route for all Chinese nationals everywhere.
Conditional rules
- Chinese national residing outside mainland China Visa required
Up to 30 days. Japan's listed eVISA channel here is explicitly tied to Chinese nationals who reside in mainland China. If you live outside mainland China, you should usually expect a mission-routed visa process through the Japanese embassy, consulate or accredited local procedure for your place of residence.
Frequently asked questions
- Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Japan?
- Chinese citizens need an eVisa to enter Japan for up to 30 days. (eVisa.)
- How long can Chinese passport holders stay in Japan?
- Up to 30 days.
- How much does the Japan entry cost for Chinese citizens?
- The official fee varies — see the official source. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.