Well, my trip is in about 6 weeks.
When should I fill out the Japan Web Form? Is it too early?
Can I do it on my computer which I prefer. Or do I need to do it on a. mobile so as to get a QR code?
If I need to do it on a mobile, will I be able to do it on my iPad rather than my Android cell phone?
I do not know what to expect since I have never filled one out.
My experience was that passport lines are long and nothing really speeds the process up very much. Fill out the form in the manner that is most convenient for you.
You can fill it out now. You can do it from a computer. I'd recommend saving the QR code to your phone (save it as a PDF or take a picture of it) in case you don't have internet access when you land and can't access the web page.
As Carol noted, don't expect it to save a whole lot of time. It will save you from having to fill out the paper form upon landing, but you still get in the same lines as everyone else to get your passport checked. Also, expect to get your finger prints taken.
Thank you both Carol and James
You have answered my question....
I will add to the recommendation to take a screen shot of the QR code. I was just in Japan and having the screen shot made it easier and less stressful as I did not have to worry about logging in to bring up the code. I just brought up the screen shot and it worked perfectly.
I found it to be a bit easier and quicker than the paper forms (though I guess that may depend on how busy Customs is when you arrive). It seemed to me that about three flights landed pretty much the same time as mine and I was glad to have the QR code as the lines were long and there were quite a few people trying to do paper forms and needing to borrow pens to get it done. I went through relatively quickly which was nice after a 14 hour flight.
I prepped my code a few weeks before travel just to get it done and out of the way.
We travel annually and always use the online form. On our last flight over (in Dec 2024) there weren't even paper forms offered on board; the cabin crew just directed folks not using the online form to find and fill out a paper form upon landing.
