Japan Visit Web Customs QR Checklist: 2D Code Steps Before Arrival
Prepare a Japan Visit Web customs declaration checklist for the unified 2D code, e-Gates, tax-free QR confusion, and fake-site warnings.
Japan customs now depends on the right Visit Japan Web flow
Travelers entering or returning to Japan can use Visit Japan Web to prepare immigration and customs procedures before arrival. The useful detail for customs is the unified 2D code: since January 25, 2024, immigration clearance and customs declaration use one unified 2D code in Visit Japan Web.
The checklist above helps travelers avoid three common mistakes:
- using a fake or paid third-party QR site,
- expecting the old Customs Declaration App code to work,
- confusing the arrival customs 2D code with tax-free shopping 2D codes.
This page does not create, submit, or store any official Visit Japan Web information. It is a preparation checklist only.
What to prepare before arrival
| Step | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Use the official Visit Japan Web service | Japan Customs warns that fake websites and paid assistance sites have been identified. |
| Register traveler and schedule information | The service needs traveler and entry/return schedule details before procedures can be completed. |
| Complete immigration clearance and customs declaration | This is the section that creates the unified 2D code for arrival procedures. |
| Show the 2D code at arrival | The code can be used for immigration clearance and customs declaration. |
| Use e-Gates where available | Japan Customs says electronic declaration gates are available at seven international airports. |
Official-source summary
Japan Digital Agency describes Visit Japan Web as a web service for arrival procedures, including immigration clearance and customs declaration. The Digital Agency guide says the QR code can be used at the immigration counter and at the electronic declaration terminal or inspection table for customs declaration.
Japan Customs says Visit Japan Web should be used for electronic declarations at customs, and that older 2D codes from the Customs Declaration App are no longer effective after the unification. Japan Customs also warns that electronic declaration procedures are free and that fake or third-party assistance websites have requested payments or personal information.
Useful official references:
- Visit Japan Web - Digital Agency Services
- How to use Visit Japan Web
- Unified 2D codes for immigration clearance and customs declarations
- Japan Customs e-Gates information
- Japan Customs fake website warning
Arrival airports and e-Gate planning
Japan Customs describes electronic customs declaration gates as available at seven international airports. Travelers should still follow the signage and staff instructions at the airport on the day of arrival.
| Airport planning question | What the checklist does |
|---|---|
| Am I arriving at a known e-Gate airport? | Adds e-Gate terminal scanning steps. |
| Am I unsure about the airport flow? | Keeps the checklist focused on having the 2D code ready for staffed customs instructions. |
| Do I have goods to declare? | Adds a reminder to review Japan Customs passenger guidance before using the fast flow. |
| Do I also need tax-free shopping setup? | Adds a warning not to confuse tax-free shopping 2D codes with arrival customs codes. |
How to use the checklist
- Choose your traveler type.
- Choose your arrival airport.
- Mark whether you may have goods to declare or unaccompanied articles.
- Mark whether you also need tax-free shopping 2D code preparation.
- Follow the generated checklist on the official Visit Japan Web site.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this page create my Visit Japan Web QR code?
No. Only the official Visit Japan Web service can create the official 2D code. This page is a checklist so you know what to prepare.
Is Visit Japan Web free?
Japan Customs says electronic declaration procedures required upon arrival in Japan are free and warns about fake or paid third-party assistance websites.
Do I need one QR code or two?
Visit Japan Web unified immigration clearance and customs declaration 2D codes on January 25, 2024. Travelers should use the current code from Visit Japan Web, not older Customs Declaration App codes.
Can I use a screenshot?
Official guidance focuses on displaying the 2D code from Visit Japan Web. Airport handling can vary, so be prepared to log in and show the live code if asked.
Is the tax-free shopping 2D code the same as customs declaration?
No. Visit Japan Web supports arrival procedures and tax-free shopping service, but they are different flows. Do not confuse the arrival customs 2D code with a tax-free shopping 2D code.