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Japan visa requirements (2026)

Of 198 passports, 71 can travel to Japan without arranging a visa in advance. 7 can apply online for an e-Visa and 119 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Who can visit Japan: passports by requirement

How to enter Japan: official routes

Checked November 2026

⚠️ MOFA warns about fraudulent websites that imitate the JAPAN eVISA site and about fake sites, social media and emails seeking payment from visa applicants. Use only the official links below.

Official route

JAPAN eVISA (single-entry short-term tourist visa)

Fee
Standard visa fee, about JPY 15,000 equivalent for a single-entry visa from 1 July 2026 (paid in local currency; may differ or be waived by nationality)
Valid for
Single entry
Stay
Up to 90 days (15 or 30 days for some nationals applying from China, Viet Nam or the Philippines)
Processing
About one week when all requirements are met; an interview may be requested
Apply
Apply well ahead of travel; only for residents of listed countries (e.g. Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, UK, USA) who are not visa-exempt
Official site →
Official route

Short-term stay visa (tourism, visiting friends or relatives, business)

Fee
About JPY 15,000 single-entry / JPY 30,000 multiple-entry equivalent for applications accepted from 1 July 2026; paid in local currency; varies or waived for some nationalities
Processing
About one week if documents are complete; can be longer if Tokyo is consulted
Official site →

At the border

  • Many nationalities are visa-exempt for short stays (commonly up to 90 days); check the MOFA visa-exempt list for your passport.
  • Visas cannot be obtained on arrival or inside Japan; apply at the Japanese mission covering your place of residence, an accredited agency, or JAPAN eVISA where available.
  • eVISA holders must show the online 'Visa issuance notice' live on a connected device at the airport; screenshots, PDFs and printouts are not accepted.
  • Visit Japan Web (vjw.digital.go.jp) lets you register immigration and customs details in advance and show a QR code on arrival.
  • Paid work is not allowed on a short-term stay; landing permission is decided by the immigration officer.
  • MOFA strongly recommends travel medical insurance for the trip.

Recent changes

  • July 2026: visa fees increased; applications accepted from 1 July 2026 cost about JPY 15,000 (single entry) or JPY 30,000 (multiple entry) in local-currency equivalent.
  • May 2026: the JAPAN eVISA list (as of 15 May 2026) covers residents of Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, the UK and the USA, with agency-based online applications in China, India, Indonesia, Korea, Singapore, UAE and others.
  • June 2025: visa-exempt stay for UAE ordinary passport holders was extended; May 2025: visa waiver announced for nationals of Paraguay.

Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan - Visa · Not yet confirmed officially: Passport validity rule (no fixed minimum stated on the pages read), Planned JESTA pre-travel authorization: no official launch date confirmed on the pages read, Exact visa-exempt stay length per nationality (see MOFA visa-exempt list)

Do I need a visa for Japan?

Entry requirement Choose a passport and a destination.

Popular passports

PassportRequirementStay
United States Visa-free 90 d
United Kingdom Visa-free 90 d
India e-Visa –
Philippines Visa required –
Nigeria Visa required –
Pakistan Visa required –
Canada Visa-free 90 d
Australia Visa-free 90 d
China e-Visa –
Germany Visa-free 90 d

Access by passport region

Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.

RegionPassports
Europe 37/46
Asia 13/49
Africa 3/54
North America 11/23
South America 5/12
Oceania 2/14

Working remotely from Japan? The Japan digital nomad visa requires ¥10 million per year.

Passports that can enter Japan visa-free

71 passports

Passports eligible for Japan e-Visa

7 passports

Passports that need a visa for Japan

119 passports

Passports that are not admitted

1 passports

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Japan?

It depends on your passport. 71 passports can enter Japan visa-free, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 7 can apply for an e-Visa online and 119 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Which countries can enter Japan without a visa?

71 passports can enter Japan visa-free, including Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil and others.

Does Japan offer an e-Visa?

Yes. Holders of 7 passports can apply for a visa to Japan online.

Holding a Japan passport? See where the Japan passport can travel visa-free.

Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Japan before you book.