Japan Visit Japan Web Card: Pakistan Guide
Comprehensive tutorial for Pakistani visa holders using Visit Japan Web (VJW). How to complete the digital Disembarkation Card for Foreigners, generate immigration & customs QR codes, and clear Narita, Haneda, or Kansai airport fast-track lanes.
- Unified Digital Portal: Visit Japan Web (vjw.digital.go.jp) combines the Disembarkation Card for Foreigners and Customs Declaration into digital QR codes.
- Visa Requirement: Pakistani citizens must already possess an approved single or multiple-entry visa issued by the Embassy of Japan in Islamabad or Consulate in Karachi.
- Two Functions, One Interface: Generates QR codes for (1) Immigration Clearance and (2) Customs Declaration electronic gate passage.
- Offline Access Available: You can save the generated QR codes offline on your smartphone or print them out before boarding in Pakistan.
- Eliminates Paper Forms: Using Visit Japan Web completely eliminates the need to fill paper cards on the airplane.
1. What is Visit Japan Web (VJW)?
Visit Japan Web is an official web service provided by the Digital Agency of Japan and the Immigration Services Agency of Japan. It allows international travelers to complete pre-entry immigration inspection procedures and customs declarations online before entering Japan.
Consular Notice: AMG Visa is an independent consular consulting service based in Islamabad and is not an agency of the Japanese Government. Official Japan visa adjudication and entry regulations are managed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and the Immigration Services Agency.
2. Who Should Use Visit Japan Web?
Any traveler entering Japan on a Pakistani passport holding: - Temporary Visitor Visa (Tourism / Sightseeing) - Business / Conference Visa - Student Visa or Work Visa (Status of Residence)
Visit Japan Web is supported at all major international entry gateways, including Tokyo Narita (NRT), Tokyo Haneda (HND), Osaka Kansai (KIX), Nagoya Chubu Centrair (NGO), and Fukuoka (FUK).
3. Account Setup & Profile Registration
Follow these steps to set up your Visit Japan Web profile:
Step 1: Create an Account
Access the official service at `vjw.digital.go.jp` using a modern mobile browser. Create an account with your email address and a strong password.
Step 2: Register User Details
- Select Foreign Passport Holder.
- Choose whether you have a re-entry permit (usually No for tourists).
- Enter your Full Legal Name, Date of Birth, Nationality (PAKISTAN), and Pakistani Passport Number.
- You can scan your passport bio-data page using your phone camera for automatic data entry.
Step 3: Register Family Members (If Applicable)
If traveling with young children who cannot complete their own forms, you can register them under Accompanying Family Members.
4. Registering Your Travel Itinerary & Generating QR Codes
Once your profile is active, select "Register Planned Entry/Return":
Step 1: Enter Trip Information
- Trip Title (e.g., "Tokyo Autumn Tour 2026")
- Expected Date of Arrival in Japan
- Airline Company & Flight Number (e.g., TG642, EK318, QR806, SQ638)
- Point of Embarkation (Pakistan / transit hub)
Step 2: Accommodation in Japan
- Japanese Postal Code (e.g., 100-0001) — entering this auto-fills the prefecture and city/ward!
- Hotel Name (e.g., Shinjuku Washington Hotel)
- Street Address & Contact Phone Number in Japan
Step 3: Immigration Disembarkation Card for Foreigner
Answer the standard immigration questions: - Length of intended stay in Japan - Have you ever been deported or denied entry to Japan? - Have you ever been convicted of a crime? - Do you possess narcotics, firearms, or explosives?
Step 4: Customs Declaration (Declarations of Personal Effects)
Answer the 8 customs screening prompts regarding unaccompanied luggage, gold bullion, commercial merchandise, and dutiable goods exceeding the personal allowance.
Step 5: Obtain QR Codes
Upon completing both sections, the portal will generate: 1. Immigration Clearance QR Code 2. Customs Declaration QR Code (or a single unified QR code depending on the latest terminal rollout). Take clear screenshots of these codes and save them in your phone's photo library so they can be accessed without Wi-Fi.
5. Arrival Flow at Narita / Haneda / Kansai
- Disembark and Follow Signs: Walk toward the immigration examination hall.
- Biometric Kiosks: Scan your passport and present your VJW Immigration QR code at the self-service terminal. Place your fingers on the fingerprint scanner and look at the camera.
- Manned Booth: An immigration inspector reviews your Pakistani visa sticker, checks your return flight details, and places an "Entry Status: Temporary Visitor" sticker on your passport.
- Baggage Claim: Collect your luggage from the carousel.
- Electronic Customs Gate: Walk to the automated customs electronic gates. Scan your passport and your VJW Customs QR code. Look into the camera; the glass gates will open, completing your arrival!
What are the requirements for a Japan tourist visa from Pakistan?
Pakistani citizens apply for a Japan tourist visa through the Embassy of Japan in Islamabad or Consulate General in Karachi. Requirements include an original passport (6+ mos validity), visa application form with photo, 6-month bank statement (PKR 1.5M+ balance), FBR tax returns, employment letter, flight reservation, and a day-by-day itinerary schedule (Schedule of Stay). Consular fee is 3,000 JPY (~PKR 5,500).
Mandatory Procedural Sequence & Compliance Stages
- 1Original passport with at least 6 months validity and previous travel history passports.
- 2Completed and signed Japan Visa Application Form with 45x35mm white-background photograph.
- 3Certified 6-Month Bank Statement stamped by branch manager with Account Maintenance Certificate (AMC).
- 4FBR Active Taxpayer list proof and last 2 years Tax Returns (wealth statement optional but recommended).
- 5Employment certificate with salary slips or Chamber of Commerce registration / NTN for business owners.
- 6Day-by-day detailed Travel Itinerary Schedule (Schedule of Stay / Taizai Nitteihyo).
- 7Verifiable round-trip flight reservation and hotel accommodation bookings across Tokyo/Kyoto.
Independent Consultancy Notice: AMG Visa is an independent travel and consular advisory firm. All statutory government visa fees are paid directly to diplomatic missions or designated biometric centers.
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While paper disembarkation and customs cards are still physically available on airplanes, Japanese airports strongly encourage and prioritize travelers using Visit Japan Web. Digital lanes are substantially faster and avoid long manual queues at Narita and Haneda.
No. Visit Japan Web is not an eVisa. Pakistani citizens must have a valid Japan visa already stamped in their passport by the Embassy of Japan before traveling.
Yes. If you take screenshots of your generated QR codes before departing Pakistan, you can scan the offline screenshots directly at the airport kiosks and gates in Japan.
No. Visit Japan Web is a 100% free digital government service provided by Japan's Digital Agency. Never pay any third-party website.
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