Where Japan passport holders can go visa-free

90 days within any 180-day period.

30 days per trip, but no more than 90 days within any 1 calendar year for tourism purposes only. Visitors must have a return/onward ticket and a hotel reservation confirmation. An International Certificate of Vaccination is required.

180 days within a 1-year period.

90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

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 within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

90 days within any 6-month period.

90 days within any 1-year period.

Up to 90 days per visit, but no more than 180 days per year.

90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

Visa waiver is valid until 31 December, 2026. 240-hour (10-day) visa-free transit to a third country or region (including Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan) using any mode of transport. Must have a confirmed onward ticket/itinerary, and enter through 1 of 64 approved ports. During which, may freely travel within the 24 provinces permitted for visa-free transit and engage in tourism, business, and visits. 24-hour visa-free transit to a third country or region (including Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan), is available at most international airports, without leaving the airport. Travellers who need to leave the airport may obtain a temporary entry permit from immigration. 5-day port visa (Visa on Arrival) for Shenzhen if arriving at designated ports of entry from Hong Kong by land or sea, for stays within Shenzhen. 3-day port visa (Visa on Arrival) if arriving in Zhuhai or Xiamen at designated ports of entry, for stays within the respective city. 15-day visa-free entry for cruise ship passengers in

90 days - extendable up to 180 days stay within a 1-year period.

90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

90 days within any 180-day period.

90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

90 days within any 180-day period regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries (except the other Nordic countries).

90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

The Japanese government advises its citizens to refrain from traveling to Haiti for any reason due to the ongoing gang violence.

90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

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.

90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

30 days within any 60-day period.

90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

90 days within any 180-day period.

90 days within any 180-day period.

90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

Japanese citizens are also eligible for e-Visas valid for 30 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 within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

90 days within any 180-day period.

90 days within any 6-month period.

90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

An entrance fee of USD 50 or EUR 50 must be paid online prior to arrival. Multiple entry e-Visa is also available.

90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

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.

Maximum 2 visits annually if not arriving by air.

90 days within any 180-day period. The Japanese government advises its citizens to refrain from traveling to Ukraine due to Russia's aggression towards Ukraine.

90 days within any 180-day period.

ESTA is valid for 2 years from the date of issuance. ESTA is also required when entering the country by cruise ship or land. A Form I-94 is required for entry into the United States by land. It carries a $30 fee and can be obtained either online or upon arrival. Visa required for nationals of VWP countries who have travelled or been present in Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Syria or Yemen at any time on or after 1 March 2011 or Cuba at any time on or after 12 January 2021, or nationals of VWP countries who are also nationals of Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Sudan or Syria. Exceptions apply if the travel was in military or diplomatic service of the VWP country. ESTA is not required for Guam and Northern Mariana Islands.

90 days within any 180-day period.

A single entry e-Visa valid for 90 days is also available.

Visitors are eligible for a universal (KAZA) visa allowing access to Zimbabwe.

90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted. May enter using SmartGate on arrival in Australia.

eTA required if arriving by air. Also, an eTA not required when arriving by car, bus, train or boat (including a cruise ship).

Applications can be submitted up to 90 days prior to travel and must be submitted at least 3 days in advance. eTA fee is 32.50 USD. Proof of reservation at the hotel where visitors plan to stay is required (if staying with friends, an invitation letter is also acceptable). Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries. Can also be entered on an East Africa tourist visa issued by Rwanda or Uganda.

Visitors must register their ETA on the e-Visa platform at least 48 hours before travel and pay a processing fee of 48 USD.

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.

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. 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.

Available at international airports in Dhaka, Chittagong, and Sylhet.

Available at Sal, Boa Vista, São Vicente, or Santiago international airports. Cost for a visa on arrival is around 25 EUR.

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.

Holders of passports issued by all countries can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 90 days.

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.

Visitors wishing to travel to Kwajalein are required to hold an Entry Authorization issued by the United States Military.

Visitors may obtain a free permit valid for 3 months within any 1-year period on arrival.

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.

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.

Must have an international vaccination certificate. Three types of electronic visa are offered: the e-Visa valid for 30 days for a single entry (50 EUR), the e-Visa valid for 30 days for several (multiple) entries (75 EUR), and the e-Visa valid for 90 days to make several (multiple) entries (100 EUR).

The Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of 200 USD per person, per night for almost all visitors to Bhutan. Additionally, if payment is made in US dollars from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2027, the SDF is 100 USD.

The Japanese government advises its citizens to refrain from traveling to Burkina Faso for any reason due to safety concerns.

From December 2021, passengers of all countries that required visa, can now obtain visa on arrival at Bujumbura International Airport, and all land borders.

e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport.

Visa on arrival is obtainable only at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. e-Visa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. e-Visa is available for 30 or 90 days.

e-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.

International Certificate of Vaccination required.

Visa on Arrival is only granted at Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai airport. e-Visa holders must arrive via 32 designated airports or 5 designated seaports. An Indian e-Tourist Visa may only be obtained twice within 1 calendar year. Foreigners of Pakistani origin or who hold a Pakistani Passport are not eligible for an e-Visa. Foreigners who are not Pakistani nationals, but whose parents or grandparents (either paternal or maternal) were born in, or were permanent residents in Pakistan, are also not eligible for an e-Visa.

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).

The Japanese government advises its citizens to refrain from traveling to Libya due to the economic instability in Libya. Independent travel is not permitted, and visitors must organize their visit through a tour guide. A tourist police escort is required at all times. An eVisa will not be granted without a sponsor or tour agency. A security letter issued by the Libyan Immigration Authorities may also be required. Holders of passports containing an Israeli stamp or visa will be refused entry in Libya.

For stays of 61 to 90 days, the visa fee is 59 USD.

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.

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.

Visa on arrival is available at the following locations: Hosea Kutako International Airport Impalila Island Katima Mulilo Ngoma Trans Kalahari (Buitepos) Walvis Bay Airport

Available at Gurney Airport (Alotau), Mount Hagen Airport, Port Moresby Airport and Tokua Airport (Rabaul).

Regular visa free of charge for Japanese passport holders.

Can also be entered on an East Africa Tourist Visa issued by Kenya or Uganda.

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.

Obtainable online 30 days single entry for 100 USD, 90 days multiple entry for 200 USD and 180 days multiple entry for 350 USD. Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel. The Japanese government advises its citizens to refrain from traveling to South Sudan due to crime and economic instability.

The Japanese government advises its citizens to refrain from traveling to Syria due to the ongoing conflict in Syria.

Determined at the port of entry. Must apply online at least 2 business days prior to travel. As of March 2017, airlines may deny passengers permission to board flights to Uganda without proof that they had successfully applied for an e-Visa. Ugandan immigration authorities may require additional documentation, including proof of a return plane ticket and detailed tour itinerary in Uganda. Can also be entered on an East Africa Tourist Visa issued by Kenya or Rwanda. International Certificate of Vaccination required.

Visitors are eligible for a universal (KAZA) visa allowing access to Zambia.

Persons may be denied entry if entering with a passport containing visas or stamps issued by Israel. Visitors on tours organized to some southern regions by an approved travel agency may obtain a visa on arrival for up to 30 days.

The Japanese government advises its citizens to refrain from traveling to Central African Republic due to safety concerns.

An entry clearance must be obtained from the Gambian Immigration prior to travel.

The Japanese government advises its citizens to refrain from traveling to Mali due to the ongoing military situation.

The Japanese government advises its citizens to refrain from traveling to Niger due to security concerns.

The Japanese government advises its citizens to refrain from traveling to North Korea due to lack of diplomatic missions in North Korea.

The Japanese government advises its citizens to refrain from traveling to Sudan due to the ongoing military conflict in Sudan.

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. When transiting between two non-bordering countries, visitors can obtain a Turkmenistan transit visa for a five-day stay. This must be applied for in advance at the Turkmenistan Embassy. Visitors must also submit copies of the visas for the country of entry into Turkmenistan and the country of departure from Turkmenistan. Visa fee is 20 USD.

The Japanese government advises its citizens to refrain from traveling to Yemen due to the ongoing civil war in Yemen. Passengers can transit without visa with a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country within 24 hours. They must stay in the international transit area of the airport and have documents required for the next destination. Separately, Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).