Japan and South Korea: arrival forms for your trip
Travelling to Japan and South Korea? None of them requires an online arrival form, and 2 more offer an optional one. Each country has its own form, window and official site. Here they are in one place, with a planner that works out the dates.
The forms, country by country
1.Japan
Optional formVisit Japan Web (online immigration and customs procedures)
Open the official formvjw.digital.go.jpStep-by-step guide: Visit Japan Web ›2.South Korea
Optional forme-Arrival Card (electronic arrival card)
When to submit: You can submit up to 3 days before arrival in Korea (KST). If you do not arrive within 72 hours, the card expires and a new one must be submitted.
Open the official forme-arrivalcard.go.krStep-by-step guide: e-Arrival Card ›
Common questions
- Do I need a separate arrival form for each country?
- Yes. Each country runs its own arrival form on its own official site, and one country's form never covers another. Countries that don't ask for one are marked above.
- When should I fill in each form?
- Japan: No set window. Fill it in before you travel. South Korea: You can submit up to 3 days before arrival in Korea (KST). If you do not arrive within 72 hours, the card expires and a new one must be submitted.
- How do I avoid fake arrival form websites?
- Use the official links on this page. Look-alike sites copy the names of these forms and charge fees. Our list of official warnings shows the real address for each form.