Japan visa requirements for Singaporeans

Travel and visa requirements

Japanese Visa is not required for Singaporeans

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Singapore citizens (holders of Singapore passport) who intend to stay in Japan as tourists or on visitation for a period of up to 3 months do not need a visa.
  • During your stay in Japan, you may not be allowed to change to another visa type without departing and then re-entering Japan with the appropriate visa, such as a spouse, work, or study visa.
  • Japanese immigration officers may deny you entry if you appear to have no visible means of sustenance. 
  • You must provide fingerprint scans and will also be photographed at the port of entry. 
  • Your passport must be valid for the entire time you are staying in Japan. If you have reported your passport lost or stolen, you must apply for a new passport before traveling to Japan.
  • Japan is 1hr ahead of Singapore. Japan does not operate Daylight Saving Time (DST), the clocks stay on Standard Time all year round. Japan Standard Time, abbreviated as JST, is nine hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
  • In Japan the power plugs and sockets are of type A and B. The standard voltage is 100 V and the standard frequency is 50 / 60 Hz.
  • The total flight duration from Singapore to Japan is 6 hours, 58 minutes.
  • The capital city of Japan is Tokyo and the official currency is known as yen.
  • The most widely spoken language in Japan is Japanese, which is separated into numerous dialects.
  • You are subject to Japanese law while you are in Japan. If you violate any law even unknowingly, you may be arrested, imprisoned, or deported. If you are arrested in Japan, you may be held in detention without bail for several months or more during the investigation and legal proceedings.
  • The Japanese Animal Quarantine Service (AQS) sets procedures for importing pets that could take a minimum of seven to eight months. Travelers are advised to plan in advance.
  • Currency restriction for entry and exit in Japan is ¥1,000,000 or above subject to declaration
  • You must carry your passport with you at all times. In Japan, you may be taken in for questioning if you don’t have your passport to show your identity and status while in Japan. 
  • Your health insurance plan must provide coverage overseas. Travelers should know that most care providers only accept cash payments.
  • If traveling with prescription medication, check with the government of Japan’s Ministry of Health website to ensure the medication is legal in Japan. Possession, use, and importation of a prescription drug that is illegal in Japan could result in arrest and eventually criminal prosecution. 
  • The vaccinations required for Japan travel include hepatitis A, hepatitis B, Japanese encephalitis, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza.
  • Japan has a national health insurance system which is available only to those foreigners with long-term visas for Japan.
  • Driving in Japan is complicated and expensive. Traffic moves on the left side of the road. Those who cannot read the language will have trouble understanding road signs.
  • Japanese law ensures that all drivers in Japan are held liable in the event of an accident, and assesses fault in an accident on all parties.
  • Japan has a national 0.03 percent blood-alcohol-level standard for driving, and drivers stopped for driving under the influence of intoxicants will have their licenses confiscated. If you’re found guilty of driving under the influence, speeding, or blatantly careless driving resulting in injury, you will be subject to up to 15 years in prison. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need any vaccinations to go to Japan?

Travellers to Japan should make sure they are vaccinated against rubella with the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine before travel

When is the best time of year to visit Japan?
Japan is always a good destination at all times and seasons. The winter provides people in the country the opportunity to go skiing & snowboarding. In the summer, there are interesting festivals and great beaches. During the fall, Japan is known for its brilliant foliage and pleasant temperatures while in the spring, you’ll catch the cherry blossoms in full bloom.
Is Japan good for families to visit?
Japan is an amazing travel destination for families.  It is safe and very exciting, thus making for a good family vacation destination.
Should I get the Japan Rail Pass?
The Japan Rail Pass is an amazing way to get around Japan via train. However, it is not always the best option because it could be more expensive and less convenient on some occasions.