Visa requirements for Japanese citizens

Visa requirements for Japanese citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Japan.

As of 2026, Japanese citizens had visa-free access to 187 countries and territories, ranking the Japanese passport 2nd in the world according to the Henley Passport Index.

From 2018 to 2022, Japanese citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to the most countries and territories, making the Japanese passport rank first in the world in terms of travel freedom according to the Henley Passport Index. It ranked 2nd in 2023 and 2024.

Visa requirements map

Visa requirements Visa requirements for holders of normal passports travelling for tourist purposes:

Country / Region Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees) 30 days e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL). The Japanese government advises its citizens to refrain from traveling to Afghanistan for any reason due to safety concerns. 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period. 30 days 6 months 90 days 180 days 180 days within a 1-year period. 90 days 90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted. May enter using SmartGate on arrival in Australia. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 30 days Upon arrival at the any international airport, visitors can obtain visa through a kiosk. e-Visa fee is free. 3 months 14 days 30 days Available at international airports in Dhaka, Chittagong, and Sylhet. 6 months 30 days Must arrive and depart via international airport (Visa-free is not applied Russia - Belarus flight). e-Visa is available at land border and airport. e-Visa fee is free. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 30 days 90 days 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 6-month period. 90 days 90 days within any 1-year period. 90 days Up to 90 days per visit, but no more than 180 days per year. 30 days 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. The Japanese government advises its citizens to refrain from traveling to Burkina Faso for any reason due to safety concerns. 1 month From December 2021, passengers of all countries that required visa, can now obtain visa on arrival at Bujumbura International Airport, and all land borders. 30 days 6 months eTA required if arriving by air. Also, an eTA not required when arriving by car, bus, train or boat (including a cruise ship). 30 days Available at Sal, Boa Vista, São Vicente, or Santiago international airports. Cost for a visa on arrival is around 25 EUR. The Japanese government advises its citizens to refrain from traveling to Central African Republic due to safety concerns. 90 days 30 days Visa waiver is valid until 31 December, 2026. 90 days 90 days - extendable up to 180 days stay within a 1-year period. 45 days Nationals of any country can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 45 days. Also, the cost is 30 EUR or 50 USD. 7 days 180 days 3 months e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries (except the other Nordic countries). 90 days 6 months 90 days 90 days 30 days 3 months 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 30 days 90 days 4 months 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days e-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. An entry clearance must be obtained from the Gambian Immigration prior to travel. 1 year 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 3 months 90 days 90 days International Certificate of Vaccination required. 90 days Holders of passports issued by all countries can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 90 days. 90 days 3 months The Japanese government advises its citizens to refrain from traveling to Haiti for any reason due to the ongoing gang violence. 3 months 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 30 days / 60 days Visa on Arrival is only granted at Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai airport. 30 days 15 days 15 days within any 6-month period. The Japanese government advises its citizens to refrain from traveling to Iran due to the political climate and the ongoing conflict. 30 days 3 months 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 30 days 30 days Visa can be obtained upon arrival, it will cost a total of 40 JOD, obtainable at most international ports of entry and land border crossings (except King Hussein/Allenby Bridge). 30 days 90 days Can also be entered on an East Africa tourist visa issued by Rwanda or Uganda. 90 days The Japanese government advises its citizens to refrain from traveling to North Korea due to lack of diplomatic missions in North Korea. 90 days Japanese citizens can enter South Korea as a short term visit (e.g., tours, visiting relatives or friends, attending simple meetings) up to 90 days without a visa, though you should remain aware of the quarantine requirements. You must also have an onward or return ticket. It's illegal to work on a tourist visa, whether as a teacher or in any other capacity. Text was copied from this source, which is available under an Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright. All visitors are fingerprinted. From September 2021, travelers require the Korean Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA). The validity period is 3 years from the date of approval. The government of the Republic of Korea announced that from April 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025, a K-ETA is not required for 27 countries' citizens visiting Korea for 90 days or less for business or tourism. 3 months 30 days 30 days within any 60-day period. 30 days 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 1 month Extendable for 2 additional months. Granted free of charge at Beirut International Airport or any other port of entry if there is no Israeli visa or seal, holding a telephone number, an address in Lebanon, and a non refundable return or circle trip ticket. The Japanese government advises its citizens to refrain from traveling to Lebanon for any purpose due to safety concerns, as well as the ongoing conflict in Lebanon. Japanese citizens in Lebanon are advised to leave immediately. 90 days The Japanese government advises its citizens to refrain from traveling to Libya due to the economic instability in Libya. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days For stays of 61 to 90 days, the visa fee is 59 USD. 30 days 90 days 30 days The Japanese government advises its citizens to refrain from traveling to Mali due to the ongoing military situation. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days Visitors wishing to travel to Kwajalein are required to hold an Entry Authorization issued by the United States Military. 30 days Available at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport. Only Nouakchott-Oumtounsy International Airport offers a Mauritania visa on arrival. Any other entry point necessitates a ride to the embassy. 90 days 180 days 30 days 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period. 30 days 90 days 3 months 30 days Visitors must register their ETA on the e-Visa platform at least 48 hours before travel and pay a processing fee of 48 USD. 28 days / 30 days Visa on arrival - from October 21, 2025 for 1 year. Must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports or via land border crossings with Thailand — Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung. 3 months / 90 days 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 3 months International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy must be paid upon requesting an Electronic Travel Authority. May enter using eGate. Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. Such travellers are not required to pay the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy. 90 days The Japanese government advises its citizens to refrain from traveling to Niger due to security concerns. 30 days 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 14 days / 30 days Japanese citizens are also eligible for e-Visas valid for 30 days. 3 months 30 days 90 days 60 days Available at Gurney Airport (Alotau), Mount Hagen Airport, Port Moresby Airport and Tokua Airport (Rabaul). 90 days 90 days 30 days / 59 days A single or multiple entry eVisa for stays of up to 59 days is also available. Single entry e-Visa is valid for 3 months, while multiple entry e-Visa is valid for 6 months or 1 year. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 30 days 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 30 days Regular visa free of charge for Japanese passport holders. 30 days Can also be entered on an East Africa Tourist Visa issued by Kenya or Uganda. 3 months 6 weeks 3 months 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period. 15 days 90 days 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 6-month period. 3 months 3 months / 30 days 30 days 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 3 months Visitors may obtain a free permit valid for 3 months within any 1-year period on arrival. 30 days The Japanese government advises its citizens to refrain from traveling to Somalia due to no diplomatic missions, as well as the ongoing war in Somalia. 90 days The Japanese government advises its citizens to refrain from traveling to South Sudan due to crime and economic instability. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 30 days Electronic Travel Authorization subject to granting/issuing free of charge. The Japanese government advises its citizens to refrain from traveling to Sudan due to the ongoing military conflict in Sudan. 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. The Japanese government advises its citizens to refrain from traveling to Syria due to the ongoing conflict in Syria. 30 days / 60 days Japanese nationals can obtain a single or multiple entry e-Visa online for USD 30 prior to arrival for a maximum stay of 60 days within 90 days. Along with e-Visa, visitors can apply for a permit to visit Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Province for 20 USD. 90 days 60 days Maximum 2 visits annually if not arriving by air. 30 days Not available at all entry points but obtainable at Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport or at Dili Sea Port. Fee : transit 20 USD; tourist 30 USD; business 50 USD. 15 days 31 days 90 days 90 days 3 months For Japanese citizens coming to Turkmenistan for tourism purposes, a discounted rate has been established for issuing a one-time visa for up to 10 days. For Japanese tourists 10 days visa fee is 25 USD. Visa will be issued during 3 to 7 days by Embassy of Turkmenistan in Tokyo, depending on number of applications. 1 month 3 months Determined at the port of entry.