Visa requirement

Japan visa for Spanish citizens

Official-source answer with stay limit, cost, required documents and last verification date.

Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Japan?

Passport Spanish passport Destination Japan Visa-free

Checked answer — confirm before travel

Spanish citizens do not need a visa for Japan for up to 90 days.

Last verified:

Confidence: Medium Likely current — confirm details with the official source.

This answer is for ordinary Spanish passport holders travelling as citizens of that passport. Residence permits, long-stay visas or living in another country can change which embassy or rule applies.

Visa types at a glance

Tourist visa-free, eVisa and visa-on-arrival availability for this corridor
Visa type Availability Stay
Tourist visa-free? Yes Up to 90 days.
eVisa? No No eVisa route is stored for this corridor.
Visa on arrival? No No visa-on-arrival route is stored for this corridor.
Max stay
90 days
Official cost
Free
Before departure
Nothing required before departure

Before you travel

  1. 1 Entry step Nothing required before departure Official route (opens in a new tab)
  2. 2 Stay limit 90 days
  3. 3 Official fee Free
  4. 4 Passport validity Official rule stored below. See full note
  5. 5 Transit airside: conditional; landside: conditional. Full note below. See full note
  6. 6 Freshness Checked 23 Jul 2026; confidence: medium

Shareable verdict: Spanish citizens do not need a visa for Japan for up to 90 days. Checked 23 Jul 2026.

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Passport and transit notes

Passport validity
Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check.
Validity source (opens in a new tab) Validity guide
Transit
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.
Transit source (opens in a new tab) Transit guide

What you need

  • passport valid for the stay
  • return or onward ticket
  • proof of sufficient funds may be requested

Why this verdict

Spain is on Japan's visa-exemption list for short-term stays up to 90 days ('Temporary Visitor'). No paid work; short stays are generally not extendable.

Frequently asked questions

Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Japan?

Spanish citizens do not need a visa for Japan for up to 90 days. (Visa-free.) Verified 23 Jul 2026 against the official source.

How long can Spanish passport holders stay in Japan?

Up to 90 days.

How much does entry to Japan cost for Spanish citizens?

It is free. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.

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