Must I register with VJW before entering Japan?
You can register before or after arrival, including after entering with a landing-permission stamp in your passport. Registration and linking can help subsequent tax-free shopping and departure checks.
This page is general reference information based on Japan's refund-based tax-free system starting November 1, 2026. Procedures and rules may differ by store, refund provider, airport or port, and may change. Please check the latest information with the Japanese government or the store where you shop.