π―π΅ Entry procedure & VJW
Visit Japan Web (VJW): how to pre-register your QR code in 2026
Registering in advance replaces the paper customs form filled in on the plane β you clear immigration in Japan with a single QR code.
This one is about Entry procedure & VJW β something worth settling before departure so you are not spending local time on it. Work through the 3 checkpoints below in order.
Key checkpoints
- Register your passport details and flight on the Visit Japan Web site at least 24 hours before departure
- The immigration QR and the customs QR have been merged into one combined code
- Screenshot the QR code and save it to your photo library β airport Wi-Fi is not reliable
What to do before departure, in order
Two rules decide the order. First, anything with a deadline β pre-registration, bookings, documents to be issued: miss the cut-off and there is no substitute. Then whatever also works locally, which costs little to postpone.
Most of the items above can only be done before you leave. After arrival, patchy connectivity and opening hours make them harder, so finish what you can while you are still at home.
What to pay attention to in Japan
Japan has digitised its entry procedure, so registering in advance cuts airport queueing time considerably. Cash is still dominant in parts of the country, though, so arriving with cards only can leave you stuck.
Mains voltage is 110V, so some appliances from home will not work directly β check your adapter.
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π‘ Fingerprints and a facial photo are taken on arrival in Japan, so take off hats and masks beforehand.