Japan Visa Requirements 2026Entry Rules & Visa-Free Access by Passport

Visa-free nationalities
75
Visa on arrival
0
eTA / e-Visa
0
Total streamlined
75
Visa required in advance
123

Japan's visa policy is moderately open relative to other destinations worldwide. If your nationality is not listed as visa-free, you will need to apply for a Japan tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Visa-free

Countries Whose Citizens Can Visit Japan Visa-Free (75)

Passport holders from these countries can enter Japan without a visa - no embassy appointment, no advance fee.

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Fees

Japan Visa Fees (updated 28 Jul 2026)

  • Short-term single-entry visa (embassy/consulate sticker visa)

    typically 3 months to enter; stays up to 90 daysofficial sourcemofa.go.jp ↗

    JPY 15,000 (~$92)

  • Short-term multiple-entry visa

    typically 1-10 years depending on nationality/eligibilityofficial sourcemofa.go.jp ↗

    JPY 30,000 (~$183)

  • JAPAN eVISA (online single-entry short-term visa)

    single entry, stays up to 90 daysofficial sourceevisa.mofa.go.jp ↗

    JPY 15,000 (~$92)

  • Short-term business visa (single or multiple entry)

    single entry (JPY 15,000) or multiple entry (JPY 30,000)official sourcemofa.go.jp ↗

    JPY 15,000 (~$92)

Japan revised these fees for the first time since 1978, effective 1 July 2026 - see the full old-vs-new fee breakdown.

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Applications are handled via VFS Global - a service fee applies on top of the visa fee and varies by country and centre.

Transit

Japan Transit Visa

Japan publishes a transit visa product for travellers passing through to another destination. Whether you need one depends on your nationality and whether you stay airside - see how transit visas work.

Transit Visa

Passing through Japan en route to a third country (short transit, brief sightseeing between transport connections)

up to 15 days

Applied for on paper at a Japanese embassy/consulate; not available via the JAPAN eVISA system (tourism only). Transit visa issuance fee has historically been JPY 700; Japan's general visa fee schedule was revised upward effective July 1, 2026.

Apply here ↗

FAQ

Japan Visa Requirements FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Japan?

It depends on your nationality - the lists above show every nationality that can enter Japan visa-free. If your country is not listed, you will likely need to apply for a Japan tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Which countries can visit Japan without a visa?

75 countries can visit Japan without a visa in 2026, including: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas. Use Earth Visa to check whether your specific passport grants visa-free access to Japan.

How do I apply for a Japan tourist visa?

If your nationality is not eligible for visa-free entry to Japan, you typically need to apply at a Japan embassy or consulate in your home country. Requirements generally include:

  • Valid passport
  • Completed application form
  • Passport-sized photos
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Proof of onward travel
  • Travel insurance
  • Proof of sufficient funds

Processing times and fees vary by nationality and visa category - see the visa types and fees on this page for the exact figures.

How long can I stay in Japan without a visa?

The maximum visa-free stay duration in Japan varies by nationality. Common allowances are 30, 60, or 90 days. See the visa-free country list above for specific stay durations per nationality.

By nationality

Japan Visa Guides by Nationality

Step-by-step Japan visa requirements, fees and document checklists for travellers from these countries. Nationalities in the access lists above link straight to their own guides.

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