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Japan Canada passport holders can enter Japan without a visa for up to 90 days.
No visa needed
- Entry requirement
- Visa-free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Apply before travel
- No
- Last updated
- February 2026
Before you travel
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.
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)
What Canada passport holders need to do
- Check your passport validity. Many countries ask for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
- Be ready to show a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and proof of funds at the border.
- Leave before the permitted stay ends. Working or studying usually needs a different visa.
Canada is one of 71 passports in the “visa-free” group for Japan. See the full Japan visa requirements for every passport.
Other easy destinations in Asia for Canada passport holders
Japan is one of 116 destinations in the “visa-free” group for the Canada passport, which ranks #8 worldwide with a mobility score of 160. Of 50 destinations in Asia, 38 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.
| Destination | Requirement | Max stay |
|---|---|---|
 Brunei | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Georgia | Visa-free | 360 days |
 Hong Kong | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Israel | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Japan | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Kazakhstan | Visa-free | 30 days |
 Kyrgyzstan | Visa-free | 60 days |
 Macau | Visa-free | 30 days |
 Malaysia | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Mongolia | Visa-free | 30 days |
 Palestine | Visa-free | – |
 Philippines | Visa-free | 30 days |
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Japan?
Canada passport holders can enter Japan without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Canada passport holders stay in Japan?
Up to 90 days without a visa.
Do Japan citizens need a visa for Canada?
Japan passport holders do not need a traditional visa for Canada, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) online before departure.
Japan visa requirements for other passports
Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Japan before you book.