Comprehensive visa requirements for Japan passport holders traveling worldwide
Last updated: March 15, 2026
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free entry for tourism (max 90 days)
Max stay: 180 days
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay 90/180
Max stay: 90 days
Max stay: 180 days
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay: 90 days in any 180-day period.
Max stay: 90 days
Max stay: 90 days
Reciprocal visitor visa exemption: up to 90 days.
Max stay: 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
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay: 90 days in any 180-day period.
Max stay: 90 days
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay 90/180
Max stay: 90 days
90 days within 180-day Schengen period.
Max stay: 90 days
Max stay: 90 days
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: 365 days
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
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
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 90 days
Max stay: 90 days
Max stay: 90 days
Max stay: 90 days
Social visit: visa not required for stays not exceeding 90 days.
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 90 days
Max stay: 180 days
Tourism/business/non-paid activities: up to 180 days per entry (final length granted by immigration).
Max stay: 30 days
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
Max stay: 90 days
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
Max stay: 90 days
Visa not required for Japanese nationals (short-term leisure/business).
Max stay: 90 days
Max stay: 90 days
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free short stay
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free short stay; K-ETA may be required depending on current exemptions/policy.
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
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: 90 days
Max stay: 30 days
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: 180 days
Standard Visitor: up to 6 months; ETA required for eligible visa-free nationals.
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
eVisa available
Max stay: 30 days
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: 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: 90 days
Max stay: 28 days
Max stay: 30 days
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).
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 90 days
Max stay: 90 days
Visa Waiver Program (tourism/business) with ESTA approval; up to 90 days per trip.
Max stay: 14 days
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Visa on Arrival / e-VOA available; single entry; 30-day stay (extendable per rules).
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 90 days
Visa on arrival / visa-free visit stamp: commonly 90 days (terms depend on nationality and current rules).
Max stay: 30 days
Explore the most popular visa-free destinations where Japan passport holders can travel without advance visa arrangements.
See how Japan passport compares with other countries in terms of global mobility.
The Japan passport grants its holders access to a wide range of international destinations, each with its own entry requirements. Understanding visa requirements before you travel is essential: arriving at a border without the correct documentation can result in denied boarding, refusal of entry, or significant delays. This page compiles up-to-date visa information for Japan citizens across every destination in our database, organized by entry type so you can quickly identify what you need for each trip.
Visa requirements fall into several categories. Visa-free access means Japan passport holders can enter without any prior application. An Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is a lightweight online pre-clearance required by some countries before boarding a flight. An eVisa is a visa issued electronically, typically applied for online days or weeks before travel. Visa on arrival (VoA) allows travelers to obtain a visa stamp or sticker at the port of entry upon arrival. Visa required means a formal application must be submitted to the destination country's embassy or consulate before travel. Restricted or refused entry indicates that travel to that destination is not permitted for Japan citizens under current conditions.
Browse by visa category above to find destinations that match your travel plans. Each destination card links through to a detailed pair page where you can view the exact maximum stay duration, any specific conditions such as passport validity requirements, proof of onward travel, or minimum funds, and the source date for the information. If you are planning a multi-destination trip, check each country individually since requirements do not carry over between destinations.
Keep in mind that visa policy can change at any time due to diplomatic agreements, reciprocal arrangements, or emergency travel advisories. A country that was visa-free six months ago may now require an eVisa or full visa. The data on this page is reviewed regularly, but always cross-check with the official embassy or consulate of your destination country before booking flights or accommodation.
Even when no visa is required, most countries have minimum passport validity rules. The most common requirement is that your Japan passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended departure date from the destination. Some countries require only three months of remaining validity beyond your stay, while others accept any validity as long as the passport does not expire during your visit. Checking the specific pair page for each destination will show you the exact passport validity rule that applies to Japan citizens.
In addition to passport validity, several destinations require proof of sufficient funds for the duration of your stay, a confirmed return or onward ticket, travel insurance, or accommodation bookings. These entry conditions are enforced at the border regardless of whether a visa was required in advance. Being prepared with the right documents at check-in and at immigration significantly reduces the risk of any issues during travel.
If your Japan passport has visa-free access to the Schengen Area, you can travel freely across all 29 Schengen member states with a single entry. However, the 90/180 rule applies: you may not spend more than 90 days in the Schengen zone within any rolling 180-day period, regardless of how many individual countries you visit. Days spent in France, Germany, Spain, Italy, or any other Schengen country all count toward the same 90-day total. Use the Schengen Calculator tool to track your available days before each trip.
Disclaimer: Visa requirements can change without notice. Always verify current requirements with official government sources or the embassy/consulate before making travel arrangements.
