Super Detailed Guide to Entering Japan (VJW Version) ๐
Entering Japan has become almost fully automated, and once you understand the steps, it's actually very convenient and fast! ๐ข๐ Let's dive into the detailed process for arriving at Haneda Airport T3. ๐บ๐1โฃ๏ธ Fill out the VJW in advance and get your QR code. You can take a screenshot of the QR code! However, be careful: if you go back to the home page after taking a screenshot, don't open the QR code page again, or the code will refresh and you'll have to take a new screenshot. ๐ข๐ There are many posts that explain the VJW filling process in detail, so I won't repeat it here. ๐บ๐2โฃ๏ธ Follow the crowd after disembarking and prepare for immigration. After getting off the plane, follow the flow of people. ๐ข๐ Note that for tourist visas, regardless of how many times you've visited, do not go through the re-entry channelโthat's for people with residence cards. ๐บ๐Just line up at the foreigner's channel. 3โฃ๏ธ Scan your passport + fingerprint. ๐ข๐ Queue up at the machines to scan your passport and press both hands' fingerprints. The machines can be set to different languages, and there are staff members around to guide you. ๐บ๐ 4โฃ๏ธ Customs Officer. Next, you'll go to the manual window for inspection. Hand over your passport, and they'll usually ask if you have a QR code. If you hear something like that, just show them your VJW QR code for scanning. ๐ข๐ 5โฃ๏ธ Collect your luggage The final step is to collect your luggage. After that, find a customs declaration machine, scan your passport and VJW QR code, and you'll be given a channel number (usually "A"). I think it's for. Exit through Channel A, and you'll be in the airport hall. ๐บ๐ #Japan #Tokyo #HanedaAirport #Immigration ๐๐