🇯🇵Japan Visa for Holy See (Vatican City) Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Visa-free90 days max stay

No — Holy See (Vatican City) passport holders do not need a visa for Japan. Entry is visa-free for up to 90 days as of 2026.

Short-term stay visa exemption

How it worksJapan's online eVISA is based on your country of residence, not your nationality: you apply through the Japanese embassy/consulate (or its accredited visa centre) that covers where you live. A direct self-service eVISA is offered to residents of some jurisdictions (e.g. Australia, Canada, the UK, USA, Saudi Arabia); residents of others - including India, China, the Philippines and Vietnam - can only get the eVISA through a government-accredited travel agency, and most apply in person via VFS Global. Japan has no visa on arrival or ETA.

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Entering Japan on a Holy See (Vatican City) passport

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Japan visa for Holy See (Vatican City) citizens — FAQ

Do Holy See (Vatican City) citizens need a visa for Japan?

No — Holy See (Vatican City) passport holders do not need a visa for Japan. Entry is visa-free for up to 90 days as of 2026.

How long can Holy See (Vatican City) citizens stay in Japan?

Holy See (Vatican City) passport holders can stay in Japan for up to 90 days per entry under the current visa-free arrangement.

What documents do Holy See (Vatican City) citizens need for Japan?

A valid passport is all Holy See (Vatican City) citizens need for a short visa-free visit (up to 90 days).

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