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You need a visa for Japan if you have a US Virgin Islander passport

These visas exist for Japan, but they cannot be applied for online with US Virgin Islander nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Travelling to Japan Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Yes. US Virgin Islander citizens need a visa for Japan. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Japan may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

  • Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
  • Passport photo 45x45mm with white background
  • Confirmed round-trip flight reservation
  • Hotel booking or accommodation proof
  • Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
  • Completed visa application form

Entry requirements for US Virgin Islander travellers

These rules apply specifically to US Virgin Islander passport holders entering Japan as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

  • Recommended

    Recommended Visit Japan Web application

    Travelers are recommended to register via email on the Visit Japan Web for immigration and customs procedures before arriving in Japan. Please see more details regarding registration on Visit Japan Web.

    Visit Japan Web Last checked 2026-07-23
  • Recommended

    Recommended vaccinations for Japan

    Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Routine vaccines including Measles; -Japanese Encephalitis vaccine for extended stays or rural activities (not recommended for short-term travel to urban areas or travel to areas with no clear Japanese Encephalitis season). Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.

    CDC - Japan Last checked 2026-07-23
  • Not required

    Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Japan

    Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Japan.

    Last checked 2026-07-23
  • Not required

    Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required

    Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Japan.

    Last checked 2026-07-23

A look at Japan

  • Ancient Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion temple reflected in mirror pond surrounded by Japanese maple trees in Kyoto
    Kinkaku-ji Temple in Kyoto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Vibrant Shibuya crossing in Tokyo at night with neon lights and crowds of pedestrians
    Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo, the world's busiest pedestrian intersection
  • Serene Japanese zen garden with perfectly raked gravel patterns and moss-covered rocks in Kyoto
    Traditional zen garden showcasing Japanese aesthetic harmony
  • Sleek white Shinkansen bullet train speeding past Mount Fuji on a clear day
    Shinkansen bullet train with Mount Fuji in the background

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Where else US Virgin Islander citizens can apply online

See every country a US Virgin Islander passport can enter — visa-free, on arrival or with an eVisa.