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Japan visa requirements by passport

Holders of 80 passports can enter Japan without applying at an embassy: 74 visa-free and 6 with an eVisa. The other 118 need an embassy visa.

Source: Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). Page built 15 October 2026. Report an error

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Pick your passport to see the entry rule for Japan, how long you can stay and a flight search.

Official Japan eVisa website

Apply only on the government's own website. Agencies and look-alike sites charge extra and can delay your trip. The lists below show which passports need an eVisa or eTA for Japan.

Apply for the eVisa on the official website

mofa.go.jp

The government fee is shown on the official website.

Look-alike websites charge extra "service fees". Check the address before you pay.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (checked 9 October 2026)

Entry rules for Japan by passport

Visa free74 passports

Show your passport at the border. Bring proof of your return trip.

eVisa6 passports

Apply on the official government website before you fly. No embassy visit.

Embassy visa required for 118 passports

Japan entry: common questions

Which passports can enter Japan without a visa?

Holders of 74 passports can enter Japan visa-free: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States and Uruguay.

Who needs an eTA or eVisa for Japan?

An eVisa, applied for online before you fly, is needed for Cambodia, China, India, Mongolia, Saudi Arabia and South Africa passport holders. Apply only on the official government website, mofa.go.jp; other sites add service fees.

How up to date are these Japan entry rules?

The visa data comes from the Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). This page was built on 15 October 2026. Entry rules change, so confirm with Japan's official immigration website or embassy before you travel.