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Japan visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Japan? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Eastern Asia | Continent: Asia

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71Visa-free
7eVisa
0Visa on arrival
119Visa required

Japan entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 71 can enter Japan visa-free (most commonly for up to 90 days) and 0 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 7 need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation before departure and 119 need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate.

71 of 198 passports can travel to Japan without arranging anything before departure.

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Japan entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Japan
United States of AmericaVisa-free (90 days)
United KingdomVisa-free (90 days)
CanadaVisa-free (90 days)
AustraliaVisa-free (90 days)
GermanyVisa-free (90 days)
FranceVisa-free (90 days)
IndiaeVisa
ChinaeVisa
NigeriaVisa required
South AfricaeVisa
BrazilVisa-free (90 days)
PhilippinesVisa required

Japan visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Japan.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa30150
Asia140629
Europe36009
North America110012
Oceania20012
South America5007

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 71
eVisa 7
Visa required 119
No admission 1

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Japan?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 71 can enter visa-free, 7 need an eVisa and 119 need a visa before travel. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Japan without a visa?

71 passports have visa-free access to Japan, including Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, South Korea, Mexico and others. The most common visa-free stay is 90 days.

Does Japan offer visa on arrival?

Our data shows no passports eligible for a visa on arrival in Japan. Travellers who are not visa-exempt should arrange an eVisa or visa before departure.

Can I apply for a Japan eVisa online?

7 passports are eligible for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation for Japan. Apply only through the official government portal and allow time for processing before you fly.

Do Asian passport holders need a visa for Japan?

Of 50 passports from Asia, 14 can enter Japan visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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