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Japan Visa Requirements for Fiji Citizens

Visa required

Fiji passport holders need a visa for Japan, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan — Visa (Short-Term Stay: "All nationals of the countries and regions listed below require a visa to enter Japan", including "Other Nationalities") · checked 13 Oct 2026

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Flag of JapanJapan visa options for Fiji citizens

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.

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What the Japan visa rules mean for Fiji travellers

Fiji citizens need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate of Japan. Start the application several weeks before departure: you will typically need a passport valid for six months with blank pages, a completed application form, passport photos, a travel itinerary, proof of accommodation and of sufficient funds, and sometimes an invitation letter or bank statements.

The main option is the Short-Term Stay Visa — Single Entry, which costs 15,000 JPY with a processing time of 5 business days.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Japan applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • 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.
  • Blank passport pages: Your passport needs at least 1 blank page.
  • 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 …
  • 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, confir…

Japan entry rules compared

Japan lets 74 passports in without a visa, issues eVisas to 3 and requires an embassy visa from 120. Fiji citizens are treated the same way as Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru and Palau. Overall the Fiji passport ranks #105 in the world with 49 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Asia? With a Fiji passport you can also visit 8 countries in the region without a visa, including Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.

In the other direction, Japan citizens can visit Fiji visa-free for up to 120 days.

Flag of JapanEntry requirements for Japan

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.

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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

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

Frequently asked questions

Do Fijian citizens need a visa for Japan?

Fiji passport holders need a visa for Japan, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel.

How much does a Japan visa cost for Fiji citizens?

Short-Term Stay Visa — Single Entry: 15,000 JPY, processing 5 business days.

How do Fiji citizens apply for a Japan visa?

Apply at an embassy or consulate of Japan before you travel. Prepare a valid passport, a completed application form, photos and any supporting documents the embassy asks for.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Japan?

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.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.