Flight itinerary for your Japan tourist visa โ done right.
Real flight numbers, real IATA codes, real routes โ powered by live GDS aviation data. Japan immigration officers check your onward travel at the port of entry. Get your itinerary before you apply, not after.
What you need to know
What is a flight itinerary โ and why does Japan require one at the embassy and again at immigration?
Japan applies a double-check that many visitors don't anticipate. The embassy requires a complete travel itinerary as part of the visa application โ your entry and exit from Japan must both be documented. Then, Japanese immigration officers ask for the same proof again when you land at the port of entry. Visa-exempt nationals face the same gate check. That means you need credible travel plans at two separate stages, before and after your visa is in hand. Buying non-refundable tickets at the embassy stage puts significant money at risk โ if your application is delayed or refused, that money is gone. A Flightinary itinerary handles both stages without any financial commitment.
What a flight itinerary is
A professionally formatted travel document showing your complete route โ departure city, Japanese port of entry, any stopovers, and your exit from Japan โ built on real-time GDS aviation data. It contains real flight numbers, airline IATA codes, and correct airport identifiers, without requiring a paid ticket.
Why not just buy a real ticket?
Japan's refusal rate for applicants from India, Vietnam, and the Philippines sits between 8% and 15%. Buying non-refundable tickets before your visa is approved means you could lose the full fare if your application is denied. An itinerary from Flightinary costs a fraction of a ticket โ and carries zero risk.
Does Flightinary's itinerary work for embassy submissions?
Yes. Every itinerary is generated from live aviation data and formatted to meet Japanese embassy documentation standards โ real flight numbers, IATA codes, correct route structure, and properly dated. It presents as a credible, professionally prepared travel document that matches what consular officers expect to see.
The process
How to get your Japan Tourist Visa flight itinerary in 3 steps
From search to submission-ready document โ the entire process takes under 20 minutes.
Search your route
Enter your departure city, your Japanese destination (Tokyo, Osaka, or any other port of entry), and your travel dates. We find real flights on major carriers including JAL, ANA, and international airlines.
2 minutesPlace your order
Pay a small service fee โ not the ticket price. Flightinary generates your personalised itinerary instantly from live aviation data, with your name, correct dates, and proper flight details. Japan's main international entry airports: Tokyo Narita (NRT) for most long-haul international arrivals, Tokyo Haneda (HND) for select international routes (better for central Tokyo access), Osaka Kansai (KIX) for Kyoto/Nara/Hiroshima trips, Sapporo New Chitose (CTS) for Hokkaido. Match your entry airport to your accommodation city.
15 min deliverySubmit with your visa
Print the itinerary and include it in your Japanese embassy application pack alongside your hotel reservations and other supporting documents.
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Full document checklist
Everything you need for a Japan tourist visa application
Japanese embassies are methodical โ a missing document will delay your application. Work through this checklist before your appointment, and note that a complete flight itinerary showing both arrival into and departure from Japan is a core requirement for every applicant.
Identity & visa form
- Valid passport
6+ months validity beyond your departure from Japan, with blank pages
- Japan visa application form
Fully completed in block capitals, signed and dated
- 2 passport photos
White background, taken within 6 months, no glasses
- Copy of passport bio page
Clear photocopy of your photo and personal data page
Travel itinerary
- Flight itineraryWe provide this
Must show inbound and return/onward flights with real flight numbers and IATA codes โ required at both embassy and port of entry
- Hotel reservations
Covering the full duration of your stay in Japan
- Day-by-day travel plan
Outline of cities, regions, and activities โ helps if you are visiting multiple cities
- Invitation letter
Required if staying with a Japanese national or resident, on official forms
Financial proof
- Bank statements
Last 3โ6 months, demonstrating consistent balance sufficient for the trip
- Salary certificate or payslips
Last 3 months, confirming employment and income
- Income tax returns
Last 1โ2 years; particularly important for self-employed applicants
- Sponsorship letter
If a family member in Japan or a company is funding your visit, include their financial documents
Ties to home country
- Employment letter
Confirming your position, salary, and approved annual leave dates
- Business registration or company documents
If self-employed or a business owner
- Property ownership or lease agreement
Showing your residential address and long-term presence at home
- Family ties
Marriage certificate, children's birth certificates, or dependant documentation
Know your profile
How your nationality affects your Japan tourist visa application
Japan operates a tiered visa-exemption system โ many nationalities enter without any visa for up to 90 days. For nationalities that require a visa, the processing experience and required documentation varies. Understanding your tier helps you prepare a stronger application.
| Passport | Refusal rate | Interview req. | Min. bank balance | Avg. processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ๐ฎ๐ณIndia | ~15% | Not required | ยฅ300,000+ | 5โ7 business days |
| ๐ป๐ณVietnam | ~8% | Not required | ยฅ200,000+ | 5โ7 business days |
| ๐ต๐ญPhilippines | ~8% | Not required | ยฅ200,000+ | 5โ7 business days |
| ๐ฎ๐ฉIndonesia | ~7% | Not required | ยฅ200,000+ | 5โ7 business days |
| ๐น๐ญThailand | ~5% | Not required | ยฅ150,000+ | 5โ7 business days |
| ๐จ๐ณChina | ~3% | Not required | ยฅ150,000+ | 5โ7 business days |
| ๐บ๐ธUSA | Exempt | N/A | N/A | Visa-free 90 days |
| ๐ฌ๐งUK | Exempt | N/A | N/A | Visa-free 90 days |
๐ก Medium refusal rate โ India (~15%), Vietnam (~8%), Philippines (~8%)
Ensure your financial proof covers the full trip cost with headroom. A salary certificate, bank statements showing a steady balance โ not a sudden pre-application deposit โ and a professional flight itinerary from Flightinary that clearly shows your entry and exit from Japan form the backbone of a solid application. A detailed day-by-day Japan plan with hotel confirmations for every night is particularly important for Indian applicants.
๐ข Low refusal rate โ China (~3%), Indonesia (~7%), Thailand (~5%)
Japan applications from lower-scrutiny nationalities still require a complete document pack โ the embassy is systematic and returns incomplete applications rather than processing them. Hotel bookings for every night, bank statements, and a clear flight itinerary are the minimum. Prior Japan travel history is a positive signal and should be highlighted.
Application timeline
What happens after you submit your Japan tourist visa application
Standard processing takes 5โ7 business days from the date a complete application is submitted. Apply at least 2โ3 weeks before travel to allow buffer time.
Book your embassy appointment
Day 0 โ Plan aheadSchedule your appointment at the Japanese embassy or consulate in your country. Some missions accept walk-ins, but booking ahead avoids long queues โ especially during cherry blossom and Golden Week seasons.
Get your flight itinerary from Flightinary
Day 0โ1 ยท Instant deliveryOrder your itinerary close to your appointment date. It is generated instantly from real-time aviation data โ correct flight numbers, real airline codes, proper IATA airports โ and delivered in 15 minutes. Include both inbound and return/onward flights.
โก This is where most applicants fail โ don't use a fake PDFSubmit your complete application at the embassy
Day 1Submit all documents in one go โ application form, passport, photos, itinerary, hotel confirmations, financial proof, and employment letter. Japanese embassies are systematic; missing documents typically result in the application being returned rather than processed.
Application reviewed at the embassy
Days 2โ7Standard turnaround is 5โ7 business days. There is no biometric collection at this stage โ fingerprints are taken at the port of entry in Japan. You may be contacted for additional documents; respond promptly to avoid delay.
Collect your passport with visa sticker
Day 7โ10Check the visa type (temporary visitor), validity dates, and duration of stay carefully before booking real flights. Once you arrive in Japan, immigration officers will check your onward travel โ have your return itinerary or ticket readily accessible.
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Stay rules โ explained
How long can you stay in Japan?
Japan grants short-stay visitors up to 90 days per visit on a tourist visa or under visa exemption agreements. The rules are clear โ but Japan has one of the strictest overstay enforcement regimes in Asia. A single overstay can result in deportation and a multi-year entry ban.
Days maximum stay
The standard maximum for tourist visa holders and most visa-exempt nationals. You cannot extend a tourist stay without leaving Japan.
Days minimum to apply
Submit your visa application at least 15 business days before travel. Embassy slots fill quickly during peak seasons.
Extensions permitted
Japan does not routinely grant extensions to tourist visa holders. Exit and re-enter on a new visa if needed.
Full visa specification
Japan Tourist Visa โ key facts for 2025โ2026
Everything you need to know about the Japan short-stay (temporary visitor) visa at a glance.
- Visa type
- Temporary Visitor Visa (็ญๆๆปๅจ)
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per visit
- Visa fee
- JPY 3,000 single entry (~$20) ยท JPY 6,000 multiple entry; waived for some nationalities
- Application fee (service)
- Varies by consulate; some accept direct applications at no service fee
- Processing time
- 5โ7 business days standard
- Interview required?
- No โ but embassy may call to clarify
- Biometrics
- Collected at port of entry in Japan (fingerprints + photo)
- Entry types
- Single or multiple entry
- Visa exemptions
- Over 68 nationalities including USA, UK, EU, Australia, Korea, Singapore
- Earliest application
- 3 months before travel start date
- Work permitted?
- No โ tourist visa does not authorise employment or paid activities
- Extension permitted?
- Rarely โ not routinely granted; apply before status expiry at regional immigration bureau
- Overstay consequences
- Deportation, fingerprinting, 5โ10 year entry ban
- Flight itinerary required?
- Yes โ must show entry into and exit from Japan at embassy and port of entry
- Itinerary format
- Real flight numbers, IATA airport codes, airline name, correct dates
Common questions
Frequently asked questions โ Japan Tourist Visa flight itinerary
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