General Requirement

As of May 8, 2023, Japan has fully lifted all COVID-19 related entry restrictions and returned to normal immigration rules. This includes the removal of the daily entry cap for foreign arrivals. All usual visa exemptions are now applicable to eligible visitors, allowing citizens of approximately 70 countries, such as Australia, the United States, and all European Union nations, to once again travel to Japan visa-free for up to 90 days by presenting a valid passport.

• For passengers who are not citizens of a country exempt from visas, a visa is required to visit Japan.
• It is important to ensure that a valid passport and any other required documents are obtained prior to entering the country.
• If a passenger possesses an e-Passport, they can utilize the Electronic Customs Declaration Gates (e-Gates) upon arrival in Japan to complete the border control process.

 

Airport Operational Hours

At Haneda Airport, Terminal 2 International Flights Areas and Terminal 3 operate around the clock, 24 hours a day. In most cases, the Domestic Flights areas of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are open from 5:00 to 24:00. However, please note that the Departure Lobby closes after the final flight has departed, and the Arrival Lobby closes after the final flight arrives.

For information regarding airport operating hours in Japan, please refer to the official airport website, or click the link below:

• Narita Airport, click here. 

• Haneda Airport, click here.

 

Transit Procedure

Passengers passing through Tokyo International Airport (Haneda Airport) or Kansai International Airport in Osaka are eligible for visa-free transit under the following conditions:

• Possess a valid confirmed onward ticket within the next 72 hours,
• Remain within the international transit area of the airport,
• Possess all the required documents for entry into their next destination country.

From April 11, 2023, there will be changes to the operating hours of the domestic transit counter located in Terminal 3.

Passengers who require transit services for Japan domestic flights at Terminal 3 are advised that these procedures can be completed up to 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time of their flight. If there is less than 60 minutes remaining until the departure, passengers are kindly requested to proceed to Terminal 2 for their transit needs.

• Before: 6:30-11:00, 15:00-19:00
• After: 5:30-11:00, 15:00-19:00

Another thing, regarding the counter at Terminal 2 for transferring passengers from international flights to domestic flights is currently closed. Passengers are advised to proceed to counter number 13 for assistance during this temporary closure.

For more information regarding Airport Guide for Haneda Airport Terminal 2, please refer to this link.

 

Important notice:

Haneda Airport's Terminal 2 in Tokyo will reopen its facilities for international flights on July 19, 2023, following a closure of three years and three months due to COVID-19 restrictions. The decision to resume operations is in response to the increased demand for travel to Japan with the lifting of COVID-19 border controls, as Terminal 3, dedicated to international flights, has been experiencing high passenger traffic.