United States visa for Japanese citizens
Japanese citizens need an ETA (electronic travel authorisation) before travelling to United States.
ETA required Confidence: medium — Likely current — confirm details with the official source Last verified: (2 days ago)
- Status
- ETA required
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Official cost
- 40.27 USD
- Before departure
- Apply online before you fly
Cost note
ESTA fee. The official ESTA site currently shows a total fee of about USD 40.27.
What you need
- valid e-passport
- approved ESTA before boarding
- return or onward ticket
Official source
https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/Use the government route and fee only. Avoid lookalike agent sites that add markups or mimic official portals.
Why this verdict
Japanese citizens can travel to the United States for tourism or business for up to 90 days under the Visa Waiver Program if they obtain ESTA approval before travel.
Frequently asked questions
- Do Japanese citizens need a visa for United States?
- Japanese citizens need an ETA (electronic travel authorisation) before travelling to United States. (ETA required.)
- How long can Japanese passport holders stay in United States?
- Up to 90 days.
- How much does the United States entry cost for Japanese citizens?
- The official fee is 40.27 USD. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.