Starting from October 11, 2022, Japan tourist entry policies will be eased up and borders will reopen again. Yes, you heard that right! Visits outside packaged tours and visa-free measures will resume after more than two years.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, visa exemption measures for 68 countries, including Malaysia, will resume starting from October 11. Since Malaysia is in the “Blue” category, travelers will not be obligated to do on-arrival tests and home quarantine!

Before you can experience walking down the Shibuya crossing after eating a bowl of authentic ramen, there are a few things you need to know. Here are the latest Japan travel policies, completed with the Japan visa application guide that Traveloka has summarized for you.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, visa exemption measures were paused. However, the policy will resume starting on October 11, 2022! Malaysians who are entering Japan with a passport that is compliant with the ICAO standards do not need to obtain a visa for a short-term stay.

On-arrival COVID-19 test, home quarantine, and other measures are not required regardless of the tourist’s vaccination status. Those who have gotten three doses of the vaccine also do not need to provide a negative PCR test result.

However, different measures may apply to those with exceptional circumstances, such as those who are visiting for a short-term business stay and many more. Check out the full Japan travel requirements from the Embassy of Japan in Malaysia here.

For those of you who are going to stay in Japan for more than 90 days to study or work, a visa is still needed despite the visa exemption policy. The required documents will vary depending on your length and purpose of stay. Click here for the full information!

After collecting your documents, send out your application to one of the following locations. Please note that you have to choose the nearest Embassy or Consulate office based on the coverage areas. Also, walk-in visit is still not available at the moment so make sure to make an appointment before visiting!

Visa application process takes around 5 working days. However, it might take a longer time if there are any additional documents needed. Thus, you are able to apply for your visa 3 months before your departure date to prevent any delays.

When your visa is done, the applicant must personally collect the passport to the Embassy of Japan in Malaysia. Then, you are ready to book a flight and fly to Japan!

For Malaysians, there are no visa fees needed. However, non-Malaysian nationals are required to pay a certain amount of visa fees as follows:

Make sure to prepare cash in advance since the embassy does not accept cashless payments.

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