Comprehensive visa requirements for travelers to Japan from different countries
Last updated: February 24, 2026
Max stay: 90 days
Visa exemption for tourism/business
Max stay: 90 days
Visa exemption for tourism/business
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free short stay
Max stay: 90 days
90 days per visit
Max stay: 90 days
90 days per visit
Max stay: 90 days
90 days per visit
Max stay: 90 days
90 days per visit
Max stay: 90 days
Up to 90 days per visit.
Max stay: 90 days
90 days per visit as temporary visitor (Tanki Taizai).
Max stay: 90 days
90 days for tourism/business. Cannot engage in paid activities.
Max stay: 90 days
90 days for tourism/business. Cannot engage in paid activities.
Max stay: 90 days
90 days for tourism/business. Status of residence determined by immigration officer at entry. Cannot engage in paid activities.
Max stay: 90 days
Visa exemption for short-term stay (tourism/business without paid activities)
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free short stay
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free short stay
Max stay: 15 days
Visa exemption short stay (ePassport requirement applies)
Max stay: 90 days
90 days for tourism/business. Cannot engage in paid activities.
Max stay: 90 days
90 days for tourism/business.
Max stay: 90 days
Visa exemption for tourism/business
Max stay: 90 days
Visa exemption for short-term tourism/business
Max stay: 90 days
Visa exemption for tourism/business
Max stay: 90 days
Visa exemption for tourism/business
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free short stay
Max stay: 90 days
90 days for tourism/business. Cannot engage in paid activities.
Max stay: 90 days
90 days for tourism/business.
Max stay: 90 days
Visa exemption for tourism/business
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free short stay
Max stay: 90 days
90 days for tourism/business.
Max stay: 90 days
Mutual visa exemption
Max stay: 90 days
Mutual visa exemption
Max stay: 90 days
Visa exemption for short-term stay (tourism/business without paid activities)
Max stay: 90 days
90 days for tourism/business. Cannot engage in paid activities.
Max stay: 90 days
Visa exemption for tourism/business
Max stay: 15 days
Visa exemption for short stay; immigration may request supporting documents
Max stay: 90 days
Visa exemption for tourism/business
Max stay: 90 days
90 days for tourism/business.
Max stay: 90 days
Visa exemption for short-term tourism/business
Max stay: 90 days
Visa on arrival/visa waiver for tourism or business up to 90 days
Max stay: 90 days
Visa exemption for short-term stay (tourism/business without paid activities)
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free short stay
Max stay: 90 days
Up to 90 days on Temporary Visitor visa.
Visa required. Apply at Japanese Embassy/Consulate.
Max stay: 90 days
Tourist visa required prior to travel
Max stay: 90 days
Tourist visa required (limited exemptions may apply)
Max stay: 90 days
Temporary visitor visa required
Max stay: 90 days
Tourist visa required prior to travel
Max stay: 90 days
Tourist visa required prior to travel
Max stay: 90 days
Tourist visa required (limited exemptions possible)
Max stay: 90 days
Tourist visa required prior to travel (limited waivers may apply)
Check entry requirements for the most common passport holders traveling to Japan.
Compare how different passport holders can access Japan and other destinations.
Disclaimer: Visa requirements can change without notice. Always verify current requirements with official government sources or the embassy/consulate before making travel arrangements.
