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United States for Japanese citizens

No visa, but Japanese citizens need the ESTA, which costs US$40.27 (US$40.62 from 16 October 2026), before travelling to the United States. Apply on the official ESTA site or app as soon as you start planning. Each traveller needs their own, including children, and you need an e-passport. Coming home: Visit Japan Web customs declaration.

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Checked against official sources 3 October 2026

Everything Japanese citizens need

  • RequiredUS$40.27 (US$40.62 from 16 October 2026)

    ESTA

    Apply as soon as you start planning, and before you buy your tickets if you can.

    Apply on the official ESTA site or app as soon as you start planning. Each traveller needs their own, including children, and you need an e-passport.

    Timing, children and what you need esta.cbp.dhs.gov
  • RequiredNone

    Passport

    For your whole stay

    Your passport needs to be valid for your whole stay. ESTA travellers need an e-passport.

Coming home

Questions

Do Japanese citizens need a visa for United States?

No visa, but Japanese citizens need the ESTA, which costs US$40.27 (US$40.62 from 16 October 2026), before travelling to the United States. Apply on the official ESTA site or app as soon as you start planning. Each traveller needs their own, including children, and you need an e-passport.

What forms do Japanese citizens need for United States?

ESTA (US$40.27 (US$40.62 from 16 October 2026)): Apply as soon as you start planning, and before you buy your tickets if you can.

How much does it cost Japanese citizens to enter the United States?

ESTA: US$40.27 per person. Everything else is free. You pay each government directly on its official site.

Do children need them too?

Each traveller needs their own ESTA, including children.

How long does my passport need to be valid?

Your passport needs to be valid for your whole stay. ESTA travellers need an e-passport.

Rules can change at short notice, so confirm on the official site before you travel. WayReady is an independent company, not a government agency. How we check.