Czechia→Japan
Czechia to Japan
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
An arrival registration is required and must be completed online at https://www.vjw.digital.go.jp/main/#/vjwplo001.
Can children travel on this route?
If you are under 18, carry a letter of parental consent and a copy of a parent's passport to show at entry.
What should I do before I travel?
Before you fly, make sure your Czech passport is valid for at least six months beyond your planned date of entry into Japan.
Arrange travel insurance before departure, because travel insurance is a condition of entry to Japan.
Prepare evidence you may be asked to show at the border: proof of a return flight, proof of a hotel booking, and proof of sufficient funds for your stay.
What happens at the border?
At the border you may be asked to present your passport and the documents listed above: proof of sufficient funds for the stay, a return flight, and a hotel booking. Be ready to hand these to the immigration officer.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Japan?
Czech citizens do not need a visa to enter Japan for tourist stays of up to 90 days; a visa becomes necessary for stays longer than 90 days.
How long does my passport need to be valid?
Your Czech passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry into Japan.
What travel document do I need?
A passport is the accepted travel document for entry to Japan for Czech travellers.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel insurance is a condition of entry to Japan, so you must arrange insurance that covers your trip before you travel.
What documents might border officials ask to see?
On arrival you may be asked to show proof of sufficient funds for your stay, a return flight, and a hotel booking; be prepared to present these documents to the border officer.
What do minors need to travel to Japan?
If you are under 18, you must carry a letter of parental consent and a copy of a parent's passport.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 10, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 6 months beyond your trip.
- 2Carry proof of funds for your stay
Money for the Stay and Proof of Return Flight and Proof of Hotel Booking and Flight Back
- 3
- 4Travelling with a child
Letter of Parental Consent and Copy of Parent's Passport
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Japan — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Stays up to 90 days
Longer than that needs a visa, and the exemption covers tourism — not paid work or study.
- Read our travel guides
Local knowledge, seasons and customs — things they won't check at the border but that your trip depends on. Everything you need to know.
Open the guide
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