What official sources say
The MOFA checklist for Single-Entry Short-Term Stay Visas lists an itinerary with flight number and arrival and departure dates, plus an itinerary in Japan form. It notes that reservations and payments for airline tickets, accommodation and transportation are not required at the time of application, and that MOFA is not responsible for cancellation fees.
The MOFA eVISA FAQ says you can upload a flight or ship itinerary obtained by booking a ticket.
Good to know for Japan
- The checklist includes a sample itinerary in Japan form with dates, activities, contact and accommodation columns.
- This is MOFA's general checklist. Embassy and nationality-specific lists may differ.
Step by step: using a flight reservation
- Check the official checklist for your application and ask your application centre what they accept.
- Search flights on Visa Flight Pass with your real route and dates.
- Choose a flight and click Book for Visa proof. Only flights the airline lets us hold are offered.
- Enter each traveller exactly as in the passport.
- Pay the service fee and receive the reservation PDF by email.
- Attach the PDF unaltered to your application.
Timing
Airline holds are short, typically from about a day to a few days. Apply while the reservation is still valid, or ask your application centre whether it must be active on your appointment date.
Limits and honesty
A reservation is not a ticket: you cannot fly on it. Use real names and never edit the PDF. Requirements differ between embassies, consulates and application centres, and some ask for a paid ticket. No document guarantees a visa or entry. Always confirm against the checklist for your own application.
Search your flight
Find a flight to Japan that can be held, and get your reservation by email.
Search flightsSources
- Checklist for Single-Entry Short-Term Stay Visa (MOFA) - Itinerary required; reservations not required
- JAPAN eVISA FAQ - Flight itinerary upload