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Japan visa requirements by passport

Compare verified passport-to-Japan travel rules from the current TravelVisaRules dataset. Every row links to a dated corridor page with official sources.

Coverage Verified passports Destination Japan

Latest review wave: 23 Jul 2026 · 77 verified corridors

Verified corridors

No consular visa baseline

Visa required

Published doc checks

Dataset split for Japan

50 Visa-free · 5 eVisa · 22 Visa required.

Rows with stay signal: 58
Rows with fee signal: 55
Published doc checks: 77

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Japan visa requirements by passport
Passport	Status	Stay	Official fee	Corridor	Verification
Albanian passport	Visa-free	90 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Andorran passport	Visa-free	90 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Argentine passport	Visa-free	90 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Australian passport	Visa-free	90 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Austrian passport	Visa-free	90 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Belgian passport	Visa-free	90 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Bosnian passport	Visa-free	30 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Brazilian passport	Visa-free	90 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Bulgarian passport	Visa-free	90 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Canadian passport	Visa-free	90 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Croatian passport	Visa-free	90 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Cypriot passport	Visa-free	90 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Czech passport	Visa-free	90 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Danish passport	Visa-free	90 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Estonian passport	Visa-free	90 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Finnish passport	Visa-free	90 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
French passport	Visa-free	90 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
German passport	Visa-free	90 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Greek passport	Visa-free	90 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Hungarian passport	Visa-free	90 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Icelandic passport	Visa-free	90 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Irish passport	Visa-free	90 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Italian passport	Visa-free	90 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Latvian passport	Visa-free	90 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Liechtenstein passport	Visa-free	90 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Lithuanian passport	Visa-free	90 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Luxembourgish passport	Visa-free	90 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Maltese passport	Visa-free	90 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Mexican passport	Visa-free	180 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Monegasque passport	Visa-free	90 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Montenegrin passport	Visa-free	90 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Dutch passport	Visa-free	90 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Macedonian passport	Visa-free	90 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Norwegian passport	Visa-free	90 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Polish passport	Visa-free	90 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Portuguese passport	Visa-free	90 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Romanian passport	Visa-free	90 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Sammarinese passport	Visa-free	90 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Serbian passport	Visa-free	90 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Slovak passport	Visa-free	90 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Slovenian passport	Visa-free	90 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
South Korean passport	Visa-free	90 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Spanish passport	Visa-free	90 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Swedish passport	Visa-free	90 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Swiss passport	Visa-free	90 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Thai passport	Visa-free	15 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Turkish passport	Visa-free	90 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Emirati passport	Visa-free	90 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
British passport	Visa-free	90 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
American passport	Visa-free	90 days	Free	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)

eVisa

Japan visa requirements by passport
Passport	Status	Stay	Official fee	Corridor	Verification
Chinese passport	eVisa	30 days	Varies	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: required; Japan eVISA is for single-entry tourism only. Travellers who need permission for transit or another non-tourism purpose may need to apply through a Japanese overseas establishment unless visa-exempt. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Indian passport	eVisa	90 days	500 INR	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: required; Japan eVISA is for single-entry tourism only. Travellers who need permission for transit or another non-tourism purpose may need to apply through a Japanese overseas establishment unless visa-exempt. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Indonesian passport	eVisa	90 days	Varies	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: required; Japan eVISA is for single-entry tourism only. Travellers who need permission for transit or another non-tourism purpose may need to apply through a Japanese overseas establishment unless visa-exempt. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Saudi passport	eVisa	90 days	Varies	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: required; Japan eVISA is for single-entry tourism only. Travellers who need permission for transit or another non-tourism purpose may need to apply through a Japanese overseas establishment unless visa-exempt. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
South African passport	eVisa	90 days	Varies	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: required; Japan eVISA is for single-entry tourism only. Travellers who need permission for transit or another non-tourism purpose may need to apply through a Japanese overseas establishment unless visa-exempt. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)

Visa required

Japan visa requirements by passport
Passport	Status	Stay	Official fee	Corridor	Verification
Algerian passport	Visa required	See corridor	Varies	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: required; Transit depends on nationality, route and whether the traveller enters Japan. Visa-required travellers may need a Japanese transit or short-stay visa before travel, and eVISA is not for transit purposes. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Bangladeshi passport	Visa required	See corridor	Varies	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: required; Transit depends on nationality, route and whether the traveller enters Japan. Visa-required travellers may need a Japanese transit or short-stay visa before travel, and eVISA is not for transit purposes. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Belarusian passport	Visa required	See corridor	30 JPY	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: required; Transit depends on nationality, route and whether the traveller enters Japan. Visa-required travellers may need a Japanese transit or short-stay visa before travel, and eVISA is not for transit purposes. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Colombian passport	Visa required	See corridor	Varies	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: required; Transit depends on nationality, route and whether the traveller enters Japan. Visa-required travellers may need a Japanese transit or short-stay visa before travel, and eVISA is not for transit purposes. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Egyptian passport	Visa required	See corridor	Varies	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: required; Transit depends on nationality, route and whether the traveller enters Japan. Visa-required travellers may need a Japanese transit or short-stay visa before travel, and eVISA is not for transit purposes. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Ghanaian passport	Visa required	See corridor	Varies	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: required; Transit depends on nationality, route and whether the traveller enters Japan. Visa-required travellers may need a Japanese transit or short-stay visa before travel, and eVISA is not for transit purposes. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Iranian passport	Visa required	See corridor	Varies	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: required; Transit depends on nationality, route and whether the traveller enters Japan. Visa-required travellers may need a Japanese transit or short-stay visa before travel, and eVISA is not for transit purposes. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Iraqi passport	Visa required	See corridor	Varies	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: required; Transit depends on nationality, route and whether the traveller enters Japan. Visa-required travellers may need a Japanese transit or short-stay visa before travel, and eVISA is not for transit purposes. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Kenyan passport	Visa required	See corridor	Varies	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: required; Transit depends on nationality, route and whether the traveller enters Japan. Visa-required travellers may need a Japanese transit or short-stay visa before travel, and eVISA is not for transit purposes. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Kosovar passport	Visa required	90 days	30 JPY	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: required; Transit depends on nationality, route and whether the traveller enters Japan. Visa-required travellers may need a Japanese transit or short-stay visa before travel, and eVISA is not for transit purposes. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Moldovan passport	Visa required	See corridor	Varies	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: required; Transit depends on nationality, route and whether the traveller enters Japan. Visa-required travellers may need a Japanese transit or short-stay visa before travel, and eVISA is not for transit purposes. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Moroccan passport	Visa required	See corridor	Varies	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: required; Transit depends on nationality, route and whether the traveller enters Japan. Visa-required travellers may need a Japanese transit or short-stay visa before travel, and eVISA is not for transit purposes. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Nepali passport	Visa required	90 days	Varies	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: required; Transit depends on nationality, route and whether the traveller enters Japan. Visa-required travellers may need a Japanese transit or short-stay visa before travel, and eVISA is not for transit purposes. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Nigerian passport	Visa required	See corridor	Varies	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: required; Transit depends on nationality, route and whether the traveller enters Japan. Visa-required travellers may need a Japanese transit or short-stay visa before travel, and eVISA is not for transit purposes. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Pakistani passport	Visa required	See corridor	Varies	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: required; Transit depends on nationality, route and whether the traveller enters Japan. Visa-required travellers may need a Japanese transit or short-stay visa before travel, and eVISA is not for transit purposes. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Filipino passport	Visa required	See corridor	Varies	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: required; Transit depends on nationality, route and whether the traveller enters Japan. Visa-required travellers may need a Japanese transit or short-stay visa before travel, and eVISA is not for transit purposes. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Russian passport	Visa required	See corridor	30 JPY	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: required; Transit depends on nationality, route and whether the traveller enters Japan. Visa-required travellers may need a Japanese transit or short-stay visa before travel, and eVISA is not for transit purposes. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Sri Lankan passport	Visa required	See corridor	Varies	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: required; Transit depends on nationality, route and whether the traveller enters Japan. Visa-required travellers may need a Japanese transit or short-stay visa before travel, and eVISA is not for transit purposes. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Ukrainian passport	Visa required	See corridor	Varies	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: required; Transit depends on nationality, route and whether the traveller enters Japan. Visa-required travellers may need a Japanese transit or short-stay visa before travel, and eVISA is not for transit purposes. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Uzbek passport	Visa required	90 days	Varies	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: required; Transit depends on nationality, route and whether the traveller enters Japan. Visa-required travellers may need a Japanese transit or short-stay visa before travel, and eVISA is not for transit purposes. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Vatican passport	Visa required	See corridor	30 JPY	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: required; Transit depends on nationality, route and whether the traveller enters Japan. Visa-required travellers may need a Japanese transit or short-stay visa before travel, and eVISA is not for transit purposes. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)
Vietnamese passport	Visa required	See corridor	Varies	Open	Source and document checks Passport rule: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check. (opens in a new tab) Transit rule: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: required; Transit depends on nationality, route and whether the traveller enters Japan. Visa-required travellers may need a Japanese transit or short-stay visa before travel, and eVISA is not for transit purposes. (opens in a new tab) Checked 23 Jul 2026 Official source (opens in a new tab)

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