A Japan Visa allows eligible foreign nationals to enter Japan for a permitted purpose and period of stay. Japan offers different visa arrangements depending on nationality, travel purpose, and intended duration. Short-term visitors may travel for tourism, business meetings, visiting relatives, or other permitted activities, while longer stays require the appropriate visa category. Some nationalities are exempt from obtaining a visa for short-term visits. The Japan eVisa system currently provides an online application route for eligible travelers seeking a single-entry short-term tourist visa of up to 90 days. Applicants who need visas for work, study, business, visiting relatives, or other purposes generally need to apply through the appropriate Japanese embassy or consulate.