Japan under the Status of Forces Agreement with proper Department of Defense identification and travel orders, all SOFA family members, civilian employees and contractors must have valid passports and, in some cases, SOFA visas to enter Japan. Entry requirements for Hong Kong are available on our web site as well. More information is available in the Rocket Japanese all over the Country Specific Information for China. Embassy and consulates cannot assist in obtaining Chinese visas. Without having pre-planned the entire trip, the traveler is faced with having to obtain a Chinese visa in Japan, which can be a lengthy and complex process.