Embassy of the United States Tokyo, Japan

Visa Waiver Program
Traveling for business or tourism for less than 90 days does not require a visa if your country is enrolled in the Visa Waiver Program.

• Visa Waiver Program (VWP)
• Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)
• Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) and Guam Visa Waiver Program

Non-Immigrant Visas
Anyone traveling to study, work or participate in an exchange program or anyone not eligible to enter the United States on the Visa Waiver Program will be required to get a visa.

• Non-Immigrant Visa application procedures

Immigrant Visas
Persons wishing to reside permanently in the United States will need an immigrant visa.

• Introduction to Immigrant Visas
• Visa Category
• Application Procedures

Permanent Residents

The purpose of this webpage is only to help and direct you to information about U.S. Permanent and Conditional Residents. Questions regarding permanent resident cards ("green cards") and status should be directed to USCIS. The USCIS website provides useful information for Permanent and Conditional Residents.

• Introduction
• Maintain Green Card
• Conditional Residents
• Abandon Green Card
• Lost Stolen Green Card
• Returning Residents Visas

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