🇯🇵Japan Visa for Hong Kong Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Visa-free90 days max stay

No — Hong Kong passport holders do not need a visa for Japan. Entry is visa-free for up to 90 days as of 2026.

Visa exemption only for holders of Special Administrative Region (SAR) passport issued by the Hong Kong SAR of the People's Republic of China, or British National Overseas (BNO) passports who have the right of residence in Hong Kong

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.

mofa.go.jp ↗

Entering Japan on a Hong Kong passport

  • → Travel with just your valid Hong Kong passport. No visa or prior application needed.
  • → See the exact document checklist for Hong Kong applicants — only needed if you apply for a longer-stay visa.

Japan visa documents for Hong Kong applicants

No visa documents are needed for a short visit — Hong Kong citizens enter Japan with just a valid passport. If you apply for a longer-stay visa, these are the exact documents required, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.

otherTemporary Visitor Visa

Please find the below guidance that is suitable to your purpose of travel. 1) PRC passport holders (PDF checklist ↗) 2) HKDI and Macau Travel Document holders (PDF checklist ↗) 3) Russia / CIS (The Commonwealth of Independent States) / Georgia (PDF checklist ↗) 4) Other nationalities (PDF checklist ↗) 5) Domestic Helper applicants (PDF checklist ↗) 6) Multiple Temporary Visitor Visas for the Nationals of People’s Republic of China (PRC) (PDF checklist ↗) 7) Multiple Temporary Visitor Visas for Holders of HKDI / Macau Travel Permit (PDF checklist ↗) 8) Multiple Temporary Visitor Visas for the Nationals of India (PDF checklist ↗) 9) Multiple Temporary Visitor Visas for the Nationals of Indonesia, Philippines, and Vietnam (PDF checklist ↗)

touristWorking Holidays Scheme

- Please click here (PDF checklist ↗) for the detailed information.

otherVisa Application For Holders Of Certificate Of Eligibility

- Click here (PDF checklist ↗) for the detailed information.

medicalMedical Stay

Click here (mofa.go.jp ↗ ) for the detailed information.

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Japan visa for Hong Kong citizens — FAQ

Do Hong Kong citizens need a visa for Japan?

No — Hong Kong passport holders do not need a visa for Japan. Entry is visa-free for up to 90 days as of 2026.

How long can Hong Kong citizens stay in Japan?

Hong Kong passport holders can stay in Japan for up to 90 days per entry under the current visa-free arrangement.

What documents do Hong Kong citizens need for Japan?

A valid passport is all Hong Kong citizens need for a short visa-free visit (up to 90 days). If you apply for a longer-stay visa, Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.

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