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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Who can enter Japan visa-free?

Citizens of 74 countries can enter Japan visa-free, plus 7 more on arrival or e-Visa. The full list of nationalities with allowed stay is below.

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Visa-free · 74

Citizens of these countries enter Japan visa-free. Tap for details.

Andorra 90 days Argentina 90 days Australia 90 days Austria 90 days Bahamas 90 days Barbados 90 days Belgium 90 days Brazil 90 days Brunei 14 days Bulgaria 90 days Canada 90 days Chile 90 days Costa Rica 90 days Croatia 90 days Cyprus 90 days Czech Republic 90 days Denmark 90 days Dominican Republic 90 days El Salvador 90 days Estonia 90 days Finland 90 days France 90 days Germany 90 days Greece 90 days Guatemala 90 days Honduras 90 days Hong Kong 90 days Hungary 90 days Iceland 90 days Indonesia 15 days Ireland 90 days Israel 90 days Italy 90 days Latvia 90 days Lesotho 90 days Liechtenstein 90 days Lithuania 90 days Luxembourg 90 days Macao 90 days Malaysia 90 days Malta 90 days Mauritius 90 days Mexico 90 days Monaco 90 days Montenegro 90 days Netherlands 90 days New Zealand 90 days North Macedonia 90 days Norway 90 days Panama 90 days Paraguay 90 days Peru 90 days Poland 90 days Portugal 90 days Qatar 30 days Romania 90 days San Marino 90 days Serbia 90 days Singapore 90 days Slovakia 90 days Slovenia 90 days South Korea 90 days Spain 90 days Suriname 90 days Sweden 90 days Switzerland 90 days Taiwan 90 days Thailand 15 days Tunisia 90 days Turkey 90 days United Arab Emirates 90 days United Kingdom 90 days United States 90 days Uruguay 90 days

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Visa on arrival or online (e-Visa / ETA) when entering Japan.

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Frequently asked

How many nationalities can enter Japan visa-free?
Citizens of 74 countries can enter Japan visa-free, plus 7 more on arrival or with an e-Visa/eTA. See the full list above.
How do I check if I need a visa for Japan?
Pick your nationality in the checker on the homepage — we'll instantly show your visa status for Japan and how many days you get.
Can Japan entry rules change?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the Japan embassy before travel.

Where Japan citizens can travel

The other way round — the Japan passport ranking and its visa-free destinations.

Japan passport