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Spain citizenship

Visa

Visa-free up to 90 days

Language

Japanese

Car traffic

Left-hand

Phone code

+81

Currency

Japanese yen

Covid

There are no COVID restrictions

Insurance policy

Insurance policy recommended

Minimum passport validity

at least 6 months

Rules of entry and stay

Transit rules

Entry with pets

Emergency contacts

Customs regulations

Information for vehicle owners

Embassy contacts

Can Spanish nationals enter Japan without a visa?

Yes, Spanish citizens are permitted to enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days. This arrangement covers short-term stays for tourism, business purposes, cultural participation, and similar activities.

If you wish to stay longer or engage in activities such as employment, an appropriate visa must be arranged in advance.

Travel document requirements for Spanish citizens entering Japan

Spaniards should be prepared with:

A valid passport, preferably valid for at least six months from entry.
Proof of return or onward journey.
Documentation of your place of stay.
Evidence of financial means: bank statements, etc.

Visit the Japanese diplomatic website in Spain for full guidance.

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Best travel seasons for Spanish visitors to Japan

For Spanish citizens planning a trip to Japan, consider visiting during:

Spring (March-April). This is cherry blossom season, with Kyoto’s parks and temple gardens offering spectacular views.
Autumn (October-November). Witness the beauty of Japanese nature through the stunning autumn leaves in places like Nikko and Arashiyama.
Winter. Visit picturesque snowy destinations such as Shirakawa-go or enjoy skiing in Hokkaido’s mountains.

Places worth visiting for Spanish tourists in Japan

1. Okinawa. Known for its beaches and tropical atmosphere. Visit the Churaumi Aquarium to see marine life.

2. National Parks. Enjoy the scenic beauty of Fuji Hakone-Izu with Mount Fuji, hot springs, and lakeside views.

3. Kyoto. Famous for its temples, bamboo forests, and the Ryoanji stone garden.

4. Hiroshima: Reflect on history at the Peace Memorial Museum and the Atomic Dome.

5. Tokyo. Offers a mix of tradition and modernity, from the Tsukiji Market to Asakusa’s historic streets.

What is required to obtain a “Landing Permit” for Spaniards in Japan?

When Spanish citizens arrive in Japan, they must pass an immigration screening process to obtain a “Landing Permit”. This assessment verifies that travelers comply with all entry requirements of Japan’s Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act. This includes presenting a valid passport (and a visa if needed), a specified reason for the trip, and a defined duration of stay.

Once all criteria are met, an immigration officer will place an “entry permit” stamp in your passport, indicating your “residence status” (permissible activities) and your “period of stay.”

Note: Upon receiving the entry permit, single-entry visas are rendered void, though multiple-entry visas remain valid. Any changes to your status or extensions must be processed through Japan’s Regional Immigration Bureau.

Travel recommendations for Spanish citizens going to Japan

1. Customs regulations. Bringing drugs, weapons, dangerous substances, and specific food products into Japan is forbidden. Tobacco and alcohol imports have set limits as well.

2. Immigration regulations. Illegal work during your visit is strictly prohibited and may lead to a future entry ban.

Based on the current situation in Ukraine, Japan has decided to apply to dogs and cats evacuated to Japan, the provisions on rescue dogs, etc., provided by the order of the Minister. You can find this provision here.

General rules for importing pets to Japan.

First, let us briefly list the necessary documents and conditions, and then consider them in more detail:

1) Obtaining an international passport and implantation of a subcutaneous chip.

If the animal does not have an international veterinary passport, you need to get one to start the first stage. It is desirable to register the animal for the person who will transport it.

Next - identification chip installment. If the animal already has a chip implanted, please check its compatibility with Japanese requirements. The microchip must comply with ISO 11784 and 11785 standards (15-digit code consisting only of numbers).

Make sure that the microchip number can be identified by a microchip reader in veterinary hospitals.

2) Double vaccination against rabies.

The Japanese quarantine service requires double vaccination of animals, each dose of which is noted in the veterinary passport.

1st vaccination:

If the animal was vaccinated before the installation of the chip, these vaccinations are not considered valid. In this regard, you can take the opportunity and put the first vaccination immediately after installation of the chip or after 1 week.

If the animal has been vaccinated with the chip installed, the duration of this vaccination should not exceed 91 days (the date of vaccination is considered zero day).

2nd vaccination:

No earlier (mandatory condition!) than in 31 days the animal is given the 2nd rabies vaccination.

Importantly! Japanese requirements state that vaccination must contain a dead virus! "Killed" recombinant / modified viral vaccine. Vaccines made with "live" viruses are not accepted by the Japanese side. Please consult your doctor in advance during this step to avoid unpleasant consequences.

3) Test for antibodies to rabies and 180-day quarantine.

This test can be done on the day of the 2nd rabies vaccination or in the following days.

The certificate is issued within 2 weeks. Be sure to check this document for spelling information, especially the microchip number. Otherwise, if an error is detected at the border, the animal will simply be not accepted. The certificate validity is 2 years.

Importantly! The antibody titer should be greater than or equal to 0.5 IU per 1 milliliter, which means that the animal is eligible for import into Japan. If the titers are unsatisfactory - the analysis is repeated.

The waiting period is 180 days. Dogs and cats must arrive in Japan 180 days after the blood test for rabies antibodies. The date of blood collection is considered to be day 0.

In addition, the date of arrival in Japan must be within the validity of the administered rabies vaccine and the validity of the rabies antibody test (certificate valid for 2 years).

Importantly! Dogs and cats waiting less than 180 days will be quarantined in the Animal Quarantine Service remand center for the period of replenishment of missing days. The age of the animal imported into Japan must be at least 10 months.

4) Prior notification of the quarantine service.

You must notify the Japanese Quarantine Service of your arrival with the pet at one of the airports/seaports at least 40 days in advance. Communication is in Japanese or English.

Japan Quarantine Service: https://www.maff.go.jp/aqs/english/attach/pdf/aqs_contact_list_en.pdf

When making a notification, you need to send information about the upcoming flight with your pet and special completed notification forms:

Notification form for dogs:

https://www.maff.go.jp/aqs/english/animal/dog/pdf/notification-dog.pdf

Notification form for cats: https://www.maff.go.jp/aqs/english/animal/dog/pdf/notification-cat.pdf

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