How to Register for Visit Japan Web: From Passport Registration to Unified QR Code Issuance

If you're planning a trip to Japan, the first essential step before departure is registering on the official entry procedure web service of the Japanese government, 'Visit Japan Web.' In the past, travelers had to fill out the foreign visitor entry card and customs declaration by hand while seated on a bumpy airplane. However, with Visit Japan Web, you can pre-register your information on your mobile device from Korea and easily pass through immigration and customs with a single QR code.

1. Preparation and Features Before Using Visit Japan Web

Visit Japan Web is a web browser-based service that does not require the installation of a separate app from the app store. You can access the official site using your smartphone's Safari or Chrome browser, and if you prepare the following items in advance, you can complete your entry registration in just 5 minutes.

• Passport: Your physical passport with sufficient validity (for scanning purposes)
• Flight Information: The name and flight number of the airline you will be boarding (e.g., 7C1102, OZ102, etc.)
• Accommodation Information in Japan: The name of the hotel (or accommodation), postal code, detailed address, and local contact number for your first night’s stay
• Email Address: For account creation and receiving verification codes

2. Step-by-Step Registration Process: Account Creation to Personal Information Entry

1. Create Account and Log In: Access the official Visit Japan Web site, select the Korean language guide, create an account using your email address and a password combining uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters, and confirm the verification email.
2. Register Personal Information: In the 'User Registration' menu, enter your passport information. You can directly take a photo of your passport's information page with your smartphone camera to automatically and accurately read your passport number and date of birth.
3. Criteria for Registering Accompanying Family: Only family members who may have difficulty completing the entry process alone, such as infants or elderly individuals, can be registered as 'accompanying family.' Adult companions should register individually with their own smartphones and accounts.

3. Registration of Entry and Return Plans and Questionnaire Completion

After completing your personal information registration, it's time to enter the specific flight schedule for your trip and the address of your hotel.

1. Click on 'New Registration for Entry and Return' and enter the trip name (e.g., Tokyo Trip in October).
2. Select your expected arrival date in Japan, the airline, and the flight number.
3. Entering the postal code (7 digits) of your accommodation in Japan will automatically complete the city and district address. Fill in the hotel name in English and the hotel phone number in order.
4. Enter Immigration and Customs Declaration Information: Input your travel purpose (tourism), duration of stay, and honestly check 'No' for questions regarding items exceeding duty-free limits and prohibited items.

4. Final Unified QR Code Issuance and Offline Capture Tips

Once you have completed all the questions and finalized your registration, the 'Display QR Code' button will be activated on the screen. By clicking this button, a unique unified QR code will be generated at the top of the screen with a blue banner.

• Essential Capture Before Departure: Immediately after landing at a Japanese airport, mobile data access or airport public Wi-Fi connections may be unstable. Be sure to screenshot the entire QR code screen and save it in your smartphone's photo gallery before departure.
• Add to Home Screen Shortcut: By selecting 'Add to Home Screen' from the 'Share' menu in Safari or Chrome, you can open the website like an app and quickly access the saved QR code even offline.

Visit the official Visit Japan Web guide and registration page by the Digital Agency of Japan