Japan now allows Indonesian E-Passport holders to apply for JAVES (Visa Waiver) fully online at:
https://www.evisa.mofa.go.jp/personal/logintoko
No embassy visit. No sticker. 100% digital.
What is JAVES?
A visa-exemption program for Indonesian biometric E-Passports, allowing short-term travel to Japan without applying for a regular visa.
Key Benefits
- Multiple-entry access
- Stay up to 15 days per visit
- Valid up to 3 years or until passport expires
- Free
- Fully online
- Digital—no physical sticker
- No need to re-apply as long as your JAVES is still valid
- You can reuse it for multiple visits anytime within the validity period
Requirements
- Indonesian E-Passport (with chip)
- Digital face photo
- Passport photo page
- Active email & phone
Note: Non-chip regular passports are NOT eligible.
How to Apply (Quick Steps)
- Open the official eVisa site
- Create an account
- Select Visa Exemption (JAVES)
- Upload face photo + passport page
- Fill in simple travel info
- Submit
- Wait 2–5 working days for approval (digital)
Using JAVES at the Airport
- Airline scans your passport
- Japan immigration detects your active JAVES automatically
- No printouts or stickers required
Important Rules
- Max stay per trip: 15 days
- For tourism / business / visiting friends
- Not valid for work or long-term stay
- You must reapply only if your passport expires or JAVES validity ends
Summary
| Feature | JAVES Online |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Indonesian E-Passport |
| Entry | Multiple |
| Stay | 15 days/visit |
| Validity | Up to 3 years |
| Reapply? | Only when expired |
| Format | Digital (no sticker) |
| Cost | Free |