Japan visa requirements · checked 13 October 2026

Visa & Entry Requirements for Japan

Q: What documents do I need to enter Japan?

Passport validity: The UK government tells British visitors their passport must be valid for the length of their stay, that no additional period of validity is required, and that they need a blank page for the visa stamp. Travel insurance: No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter Japan. Return or onward ticket: No official source we could read states whether a return or onward ticket is required to enter Japan. Proof of funds: No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Japan.

Q: How long can I stay in Japan without a visa?

Usually 90 days (70 passports); visa-free stays range from 15 to 90 days depending on your passport.

Most travellers need a visa for Japan: 120 of 198 passports must apply at an embassy or consulate, while 74 passports enter visa-free.

Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Japan has reciprocal visa exemption arrangements with 74 countries and regions, and that people who need a short-term visa and reside in Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, the United Kingdom or the U.S.A. can apply online for a single-entry tourism visa. Registering on Visit Japan Web in advance and presenting its 2D code lets you go through immigration procedures smoothly, and Japan Customs recommends submitting declarations electronically through it.

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Your passport

Destination

Passports visa-free

eVisa or eTA online

121

Embassy visa required or no admission

Do I need a visa for Japan? Quick answers

Another passport? Use the checker or find it in the table below.

Visa for Japan — requirements summary

Visa-free: 74 (37%)
eVisa: 3 (2%)
Visa required: 120 (61%)
No admission: 1 (1%)

All travellers must meet the entry rules set by Japan, and they depend on your nationality. Find your passport below — you may be able to enter visa-free, or need an eVisa, a visa on arrival or a visa from an embassy.

Passport	Requirement	Max stay	Details
Afghanistan	Visa required	—	Details →
Albania	Visa required	—	Details →
Algeria	Visa required	—	Details →
Andorra	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Angola	Visa required	—	Details →
Antigua and Barbuda	Visa required	—	Details →
Argentina	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Armenia	Visa required	—	Details →
Australia	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Austria	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Azerbaijan	Visa required	—	Details →
Bahamas	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Bahrain	Visa required	—	Details →
Bangladesh	Visa required	—	Details →
Barbados	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Belarus	Visa required	—	Details →
Belgium	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Belize	Visa required	—	Details →
Benin	Visa required	—	Details →
Bhutan	Visa required	—	Details →
Bolivia	Visa required	—	Details →
Bosnia and Herzegovina	Visa required	—	Details →
Botswana	Visa required	—	Details →
Brazil	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Brunei	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Bulgaria	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Burkina Faso	Visa required	—	Details →
Burundi	Visa required	—	Details →
Cambodia	eVisa	90 days	Details →
Cameroon	Visa required	—	Details →
Canada	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Cape Verde	Visa required	—	Details →
Central African Republic	Visa required	—	Details →
Chad	Visa required	—	Details →
Chile	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
China	Visa required	—	Details →
Colombia	Visa required	—	Details →
Comoros	Visa required	—	Details →
Costa Rica	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Côte d'Ivoire	Visa required	—	Details →
Croatia	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Cuba	Visa required	—	Details →
Cyprus	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Czechia	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Denmark	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Djibouti	Visa required	—	Details →
Dominica	Visa required	—	Details →
Dominican Republic	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
DR Congo	Visa required	—	Details →
Ecuador	Visa required	—	Details →
Egypt	Visa required	—	Details →
El Salvador	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Equatorial Guinea	Visa required	—	Details →
Eritrea	Visa required	—	Details →
Estonia	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Eswatini	Visa required	—	Details →
Ethiopia	Visa required	—	Details →
Fiji	Visa required	—	Details →
Finland	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
France	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Gabon	Visa required	—	Details →
Gambia	Visa required	—	Details →
Georgia	Visa required	—	Details →
Germany	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Ghana	Visa required	—	Details →
Greece	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Grenada	Visa required	—	Details →
Guatemala	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Guinea	Visa required	—	Details →
Guinea-Bissau	Visa required	—	Details →
Guyana	Visa required	—	Details →
Haiti	Visa required	—	Details →
Honduras	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Hong Kong	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Hungary	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Iceland	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
India	eVisa	90 days	Details →
Indonesia	Visa-free	15 days	Details →
Iran	Visa required	—	Details →
Iraq	Visa required	—	Details →
Ireland	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Israel	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Italy	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Jamaica	Visa required	—	Details →
Jordan	Visa required	—	Details →
Kazakhstan	Visa required	—	Details →
Kenya	Visa required	—	Details →
Kiribati	Visa required	—	Details →
Kosovo	Visa required	—	Details →
Kuwait	Visa required	—	Details →
Kyrgyzstan	Visa required	—	Details →
Laos	Visa required	—	Details →
Latvia	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Lebanon	Visa required	—	Details →
Lesotho	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Liberia	Visa required	—	Details →
Libya	Visa required	—	Details →
Liechtenstein	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Lithuania	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Luxembourg	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Macau	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Madagascar	Visa required	—	Details →
Malawi	Visa required	—	Details →
Malaysia	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Maldives	Visa required	—	Details →
Mali	Visa required	—	Details →
Malta	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Marshall Islands	Visa required	—	Details →
Mauritania	Visa required	—	Details →
Mauritius	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Mexico	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Micronesia	Visa required	—	Details →
Moldova	Visa required	—	Details →
Monaco	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Mongolia	eVisa	90 days	Details →
Montenegro	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Morocco	Visa required	—	Details →
Mozambique	Visa required	—	Details →
Myanmar	Visa required	—	Details →
Namibia	Visa required	—	Details →
Nauru	Visa required	—	Details →
Nepal	Visa required	—	Details →
Netherlands	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
New Zealand	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Nicaragua	Visa required	—	Details →
Niger	Visa required	—	Details →
Nigeria	Visa required	—	Details →
North Korea	No admission	—	Details →
North Macedonia	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Norway	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Oman	Visa required	—	Details →
Pakistan	Visa required	—	Details →
Palau	Visa required	—	Details →
Palestine	Visa required	—	Details →
Panama	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Papua New Guinea	Visa required	—	Details →
Paraguay	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Peru	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Philippines	Visa required	—	Details →
Poland	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Portugal	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Qatar	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Republic of the Congo	Visa required	—	Details →
Romania	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Russia	Visa required	—	Details →
Rwanda	Visa required	—	Details →
Saint Kitts and Nevis	Visa required	—	Details →
Saint Lucia	Visa required	—	Details →
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	Visa required	—	Details →
Samoa	Visa required	—	Details →
San Marino	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Sao Tome and Principe	Visa required	—	Details →
Saudi Arabia	Visa required	—	Details →
Senegal	Visa required	—	Details →
Serbia	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Seychelles	Visa required	—	Details →
Sierra Leone	Visa required	—	Details →
Singapore	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Slovakia	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Slovenia	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Solomon Islands	Visa required	—	Details →
Somalia	Visa required	—	Details →
South Africa	Visa required	—	Details →
South Korea	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
South Sudan	Visa required	—	Details →
Spain	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Sri Lanka	Visa required	—	Details →
Sudan	Visa required	—	Details →
Suriname	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Sweden	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Switzerland	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Syria	Visa required	—	Details →
Taiwan	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Tajikistan	Visa required	—	Details →
Tanzania	Visa required	—	Details →
Thailand	Visa-free	15 days	Details →
Timor-Leste	Visa required	—	Details →
Togo	Visa required	—	Details →
Tonga	Visa required	—	Details →
Trinidad and Tobago	Visa required	—	Details →
Tunisia	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Türkiye	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Turkmenistan	Visa required	—	Details →
Tuvalu	Visa required	—	Details →
Uganda	Visa required	—	Details →
Ukraine	Visa required	—	Details →
United Arab Emirates	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
United Kingdom	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
United States	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Uruguay	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Uzbekistan	Visa required	—	Details →
Vanuatu	Visa required	—	Details →
Vatican City	Visa required	—	Details →
Venezuela	Visa required	—	Details →
Vietnam	Visa required	—	Details →
Yemen	Visa required	—	Details →
Zambia	Visa required	—	Details →
Zimbabwe	Visa required	—	Details →

Japan visa types, fees and processing times

Japan eVisa — single entry, tourism

eVisa

Fee: 15,000 JPY
Processing: 5 business days
Max stay: 90 days
Valid for: 90 days
Entries: Single
Extension: Possible

Paid online by credit card only. Open to people who are not nationals of visa-exemption countries, reside legally in the countries and region the eVISA site lists, and apply for a single-entry tourism visa. MOFA says a single-entry visa is valid for three months, and that a visa is issued 5 working days from the day after the application is received when there is no particular problem with it; otherwise the application goes to the Ministry in Tokyo and issuance may take more than a month.

Documents (10)

Passport
Facial photo (passport type)
Flight itinerary (if applicable)
Proof of ability to pay for the trip
Schedule of stay
Proof of relationship with the financial guarantor or account holder
Passport or ID card of the financial guarantor
Proof of legal residence
Letter of authorization (if applicable)
Parental consent form (if applicable)

Official application site →

Short-Term Stay Visa — Single Entry

Embassy

Fee: 15,000 JPY
Processing: 5 business days
Max stay: 90 days
Valid for: 90 days
Entries: Single
Extension: Possible

As a general rule paid in the local currency of the country (region) where the Japanese embassy or consulate-general issuing the visa is located; depending on the purpose of the visit and nationality, fees may not be required or the amount may differ, and no fee is charged if a visa is not issued. MOFA says a single-entry visa is valid for three months. The Immigration Services Agency gives a Temporary Visitor a period of stay of 90, 30 or 15 days.

Official application site →

Short-Term Stay Visa — Multiple Entry

Embassy

Fee: 30,000 JPY
Processing: 5 business days
Max stay: 90 days
Entries: Multiple
Extension: Possible

As a general rule paid in the local currency of the country (region) where the Japanese embassy or consulate-general issuing the visa is located. MOFA says multiple-entry visas can be issued to business travellers and others, are valid for one to five years and can be used any number of times during their validity. The Immigration Services Agency gives a Temporary Visitor a period of stay of 90, 30 or 15 days.

Official application site →

Work / Long-Term Visa (Certificate of Eligibility)

Embassy

Fee: 15,000 JPY
Processing: 5 business days
Valid for: 90 days
Entries: Single

MOFA recommends that an applicant whose purpose is work or a long-term stay obtain a Certificate of Eligibility from the regional Immigration bureau in Japan before applying; without it, issuance will take a long time (typically one to three months). MOFA says a single-entry visa is valid for three months.

Official application site →

Entry requirements for Japan

Passport validity

The UK government tells British visitors their passport must be valid for the length of their stay, that no additional period of validity is required, and that they need a blank page for the visa stamp.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Japan entry requirements✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Blank passport pages

1 blank page

Your passport needs at least 1 blank page.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Japan entry requirements✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Travel insurance

No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter Japan. Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it is highly recommended to purchase international travel medical insurance for your trip to Japan.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Return or onward ticket

No official source we could read states whether a return or onward ticket is required to enter Japan. The Government of Canada's travel advice says customs officials may ask you to show a return or onward ticket, confirmed accommodation arrangements and proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay.

Government of Canada — Travel advice and advisories: Japan✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Proof of funds

No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Japan. The Government of Canada’s travel advice says customs officials may ask you to show proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay, along with a return or onward ticket and confirmed accommodation arrangements.

Government of Canada — Japan travel advice, entry and exit requirements✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Arrival cards and declarations: Visit Japan Web

A Digital Agency web service for immigration procedures (immigration clearance, customs declaration): you register the information in advance and present its 2D code at the time of the procedures. Japan Customs recommends submitting declarations electronically through it.

Japan Customs (Ministry of Finance) — Customs procedures for passengers: declaration✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Overstay penalties

3 years

A person who stays in Japan beyond the permitted period of stay without an extension or change is punishable by imprisonment of up to 3 years or a fine of up to JPY 3 million, or both. The Immigration Services Agency says that, in principle, a person deported for illegal stay or similar reasons cannot land in Japan for 5 years from deportation, or 10 years if they had already been deported or left under a departure order before. A person who leaves under a departure order cannot land for 1 year from departure. In one case set out on the departure-order page, a person who seeks to enter with short-term stay status cannot enter for 5 years from departure, in principle.

e-Gov Law Search (Digital Agency, Japan) — Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Customs allowances

Japan Customs says that when entering or departing Japan with means of payment — cash, checks, promissory notes or securities — exceeding ¥1,000,000 in total or its equivalent (¥100,000 if you are bound for North Korea), you must submit a declaration to Customs.

Japan Customs — 7305 Export/Import of Means of Payment✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Japan visa requirements statistics

198

Passports covered

120

Most common: Visa required

Least common: No admission

37%

Visa-free access

Visa-free stays by length

90 days · 70 passports
30 days · 2 passports
15 days · 2 passports

Understanding Japan visa requirements

We track the entry rules of Japan for 198 passports. The most common situation is visa required, which applies to 120 passports (61%). 37% of passports can enter without a visa. The least common is no admission (1 passport).

Entry categories for Japan

Visa-free entry: 74 passports can enter without a visa, for stays from 15 to 90 days.
eVisa: 3 passports can apply for an electronic visa online.
Visa required: 120 passports must apply at an embassy or consulate.
No admission: 1 passport cannot currently enter.

What else you need to enter Japan

Passport validity: The UK government tells British visitors their passport must be valid for the length of their stay, that no additional period of validity is required, and that they need a blank page for the visa stamp.
Travel insurance: No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter Japan.
Return or onward ticket: No official source we could read states whether a return or onward ticket is required to enter Japan.
Proof of funds: No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Japan.

Open your passport in the table for the exact rules — maximum stay, fees, how to apply and the official source. Entry rules change at short notice: confirm with the embassy of Japan or its official immigration website before you travel.

Frequently asked questions about Japan visas

Do I need a visa for Japan?

Most travellers need a visa for Japan: 120 of 198 passports must apply at an embassy or consulate, while 74 passports enter visa-free. It depends on your passport — check yours.

Do US citizens need a visa for Japan?

No. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists the United States among the 74 countries and regions with which Japan has reciprocal visa exemption arrangements, and says the period of stay granted upon landing permission is 90 days for countries and regions other than Indonesia, Thailand, Brunei and Qatar.

Who can use the Japan eVisa and what does it cost?

Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says all foreign nationals who need a short-term visa and currently reside in Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, the United Kingdom or the U.S.A. can apply online for a visa to visit Japan for tourism (single-entry), through the JAPAN eVISA website. The eVISA site says that, effective July 1, 2026, the visa fee has been revised to 15,000 JPY.

What is Visit Japan Web and is it mandatory?

Visit Japan Web is the Digital Agency's web service for immigration procedures (immigration clearance, customs declaration): by registering the information in advance and presenting the 2D code at the time of the procedures, you can go through them smoothly. Japan Customs recommends submitting declarations electronically through it. No official source we could read says it is mandatory.

Can Chinese citizens visit Japan without a visa?

No. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists China among the countries and regions whose nationals all require a visa to enter Japan for a short-term stay. It says nationals of China who reside in China apply for the JAPAN eVISA through an accredited agency.

Can I extend a 90-day visa-free stay in Japan?

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says nationals of countries whose visa exemption arrangements permit stays of up to 6 months — the countries marked Note 8: Austria, Germany, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Switzerland and the United Kingdom — must apply to the Regional Immigration Bureau for an extension before their permitted stay expires if they wish to stay more than 90 days. No official source we could read states an extension route for other visa-exempt visitors.

Do UK citizens need a visa for Japan?

UK citizens can visit Japan visa-free for 90 days. Full rules for United Kingdom passport holders.

Do German citizens need a visa for Japan?

German citizens can visit Japan visa-free for 90 days. Full rules for Germany passport holders.

What documents do I need to enter Japan?

Passport validity: The UK government tells British visitors their passport must be valid for the length of their stay, that no additional period of validity is required, and that they need a blank page for the visa stamp. Travel insurance: No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter Japan. Return or onward ticket: No official source we could read states whether a return or onward ticket is required to enter Japan. Proof of funds: No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Japan.

How long can I stay in Japan without a visa?

Usually 90 days (70 passports); visa-free stays range from 15 to 90 days depending on your passport.

How many countries can visit Japan without a visa?

74 of 198 passports can enter Japan visa-free (37%). 3 can apply online (eVisa or eTA), and 120 need a visa from an embassy.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0) — official sources are linked on each passport page. Gaps filled from the Passport Index dataset (MIT).

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Where can Japan citizens travel visa-free?

Japan passport holders can visit 116 countries without a visa. Open a country for the exact rules.

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