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Japan visa for Chinese citizens
Entry requirement
Chinese citizens need a visa for Japan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 8 missions
- Visa guide
- Japan visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at cn.emb-japan.go.jp
Which Japan visa?
Temporary Visitor (short-term stay: tourism, business, visits)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer
- Processing time
- About one week for a complete visa application
Japan’s official site for the tourist visa is services.digital.go.jp. Processing time, as Japan states it: About one week for a complete visa application. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer.
Japanese missions in China
- Embassy of Japan in Beijing
亮马桥东街, 100600 北京市
- Consulate General of Japan in Shanghai
8 Wanshan Road Shanghai
- Consulate General of Japan in Qingdao
香港中路 59, 266071 青岛市
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All missions of Japan in China
Japan has 8 missions in China, with its embassy in Beijing. Consulates: Shanghai, Qingdao, Guangzhou, Chongqing, Shenyang and Dalian.
Japanese citizens travelling to China
JapanChina Visa-free, 30 days China visa for citizens of Japan
Travel advice for Japan
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from China to Japan, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Japan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 14 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Japan (updated 28 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Japan (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Chinese citizens can stay in Japan
How long Chinese citizens may stay in Japan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Chinese citizens apply
The e-Visa for Japan is applied for online on its official government portal; Chinese citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Japanese citizens travelling to China
Japanese citizens can visit China without a visa for up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Japan?
Chinese citizens need a visa for Japan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Japanese embassy in China?
The Japanese embassy in China is in Beijing; there are also consulates in Shanghai, Qingdao, Guangzhou and Chongqing.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for China?
Japanese citizens can visit China without a visa for up to 30 days.
Can Chinese citizens enter Japan visa-free?
No; Chinese citizens need an e-Visa for Japan.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.