Comprehensive visa requirements for Japan passport holders traveling worldwide
Last updated: February 24, 2026
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free entry for tourism (max 90 days)
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay 90/180
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay: 90 days in any 180-day period.
Max stay: 90 days
Reciprocal visitor visa exemption: up to 90 days.
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free short stay
Max stay: 30 days
Unilateral visa-free entry (ordinary passport) for up to 30 days during policy validity window.
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free short stay (extendable)
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay: 90 days in any 180-day period.
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay 90/180
Max stay: 90 days
90 days within 180-day Schengen period.
Max stay: 90 days
90 days within 180-day Schengen period.
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay: 90 days in any 180-day period.
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay: 90 days in any 180-day period.
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay 90/180
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay 90/180
Max stay: 90 days
90 days for tourism/business.
Max stay: 90 days
90 days for tourism/business.
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay: 90 days in any 180-day period.
Max stay: 90 days
Social visit: visa not required for stays not exceeding 90 days.
Max stay: 180 days
Tourism/business/non-paid activities: up to 180 days per entry (final length granted by immigration).
Max stay: 90 days
90 days per entry.
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay 90/180
Max stay: 90 days
90 days within 180-day Schengen period.
Max stay: 90 days
90 days per entry.
Max stay: 30 days
Visa-free short stay (extendable)
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay 90/180
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay 90/180
Max stay: 30 days
Visa-free short stay
Max stay: 90 days
90 days within 180-day Schengen period.
Max stay: 90 days
Visa not required for Japanese nationals (short-term leisure/business).
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free short stay
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay: 90 days in any 180-day period.
Max stay: 90 days
90 days within 180-day Schengen period.
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay: 90 days in any 180-day period.
Max stay: 60 days
Visa exemption for tourism/business/urgent work/ad-hoc work: up to 60 days; extension up to 30 days at discretion.
Max stay: 90 days
Visa exemption for tourism/transit; max 90 days within 180 days.
Max stay: 90 days
90 days per 180-day period. Active conflict - check travel advisories.
Max stay: 45 days
Unilateral visa exemption: 45 days (policy list includes Japan).
Max stay: 90 days
ETA subclass 601
Max stay: 180 days
Visa-exempt; eTA required for air travel; typically up to 6 months per visit (border officer decides).
Max stay: 90 days
NZeTA required
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free short stay; K-ETA may be required depending on current exemptions/policy.
Max stay: 180 days
Standard Visitor: up to 6 months; ETA required for eligible visa-free nationals.
Max stay: 90 days
Visa Waiver Program (tourism/business) with ESTA approval; up to 90 days per trip.
Max stay: 30 days
eVisa available
Max stay: 90 days
eTourist eVisa (1-year): double entry; stay up to 90 days per visit; visa validity 1 year from date of issue.
Max stay: 30 days
eTourist eVisa (30-day): single entry; stay up to 30 days; visa validity 30 days from date of arrival.
Max stay: 90 days
eTourist eVisa (5-year): multiple entry; stay up to 90 days per visit; visa validity 5 years from date of issue.
Max stay: 30 days
Unified e-visa: single entry; validity 120 days; stay up to 30 days from entry (within validity).
Max stay: 90 days
Tourist eVisa (multiple entry) allows stays up to 90 days (per visit / per rules on portal).
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Disclaimer: Visa requirements can change without notice. Always verify current requirements with official government sources or the embassy/consulate before making travel arrangements.
