Destination · data reviewed 2026-10

Japan Visa Requirements by Passport (2026)

75 of 207 passports can enter Japan without arranging a visa in advance: 75 visa-free. 131 need a visa before travel.

Visa-free 75
Visa 131
Special 1

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No visa in advance

75 of 207

Visa-free, ETA or on arrival

Visa-free

E-visa online

Visa required

131

How to enter Japan

What to apply for, what it costs and where to apply.

Citizens of 74 countries and regions, including the US, UK, Canada, Australia and the EU, visit visa-free for up to 90 days (UAE nationals 30 days); visa fees rose fivefold on 1 Jul 2026 for those who need one. Visit Japan Web is the optional online immigration and customs form, and the JESTA pre-travel authorization is planned by March 2029.

Arrival cardVisit Japan Web

All arriving travelers (optional, replaces paper immigration and customs forms)

Fee: Free
Processing: Online before arrival

Official site: vjw.digital.go.jp

E-visaJAPAN eVISA

Visa-required nationals residing in eligible countries (e.g. US, UK, Canada, Australia, Brazil, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Cambodia; residents of India, Indonesia, Korea, Singapore, UAE and others); Philippines via designated tour agencies

Fee: JPY 15,000 single entry (from 1 Jul 2026)
Stay: Up to 90 days
Valid for: 3 months
Processing: Several working days

Official site: mofa.go.jp

Tourist feeInternational Tourist Tax

Everyone departing Japan by air or sea (usually in the ticket price)

Fee: JPY 3,000 per departure (from 1 Jul 2026; JPY 1,000 on tickets issued by 30 Jun 2026)

Official site: mlit.go.jp

Passport validity

Valid for the whole stay

Official entry rules

mofa.go.jp

Recent and upcoming changes

Mar 31, 2029
JESTA electronic travel authorization (deadline)
A law passed on 29 May 2026 creates JESTA for visa-exempt travelers, to start by the end of fiscal 2028; fee and launch date not yet set. Source
Jul 1, 2026
Visa fees raised fivefold
Single-entry visas rose from JPY 3,000 to about JPY 15,000 and multiple-entry to about JPY 30,000, the first change since 1978. Source
Jul 1, 2026
Departure tax tripled to JPY 3,000
The International Tourist Tax rose from JPY 1,000 to JPY 3,000 per departure. Source

Checked against 5 sources on Oct 31, 2026. Rules for Japan can change quickly: confirm on the official site before you book.

Passports that can visit Japan visa-free

75 passports. No visa or online approval needed. Show your passport at immigration.

British National (Overseas)90 days

Dominican Republic90 days

Israeli Travel Document (Teudat Ma'avar)90 days

North Macedonia90 days

United Arab Emirates30 days

United Kingdom90 days

United States90 days

Uruguay90 days

Passports that need a visa for Japan

131 passports. Apply for a visa at an embassy, consulate or official visa center before you go.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Botswana

British Virgin Islands

Central African Republic

Republic of the Congo

Russia

Rwanda

Saint Helena

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Lucia

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Samoa

Sao Tome and Principe

Turks and Caicos Islands

Special permits and unconfirmed entry

1 passports. A special permit is needed, or entry on this passport isn't confirmed. Contact the destination's embassy.

North Korea

Japan visa: common questions

Do US passport holders need a visa for Japan?

No. US passport holders can visit Japan visa-free for up to 90 days.

Do UK passport holders need a visa for Japan?

No. UK passport holders can visit Japan visa-free for up to 90 days.

Do Canada passport holders need a visa for Japan?

No. Canada passport holders can visit Japan visa-free for up to 90 days.

Do Australia passport holders need a visa for Japan?

No. Australia passport holders can visit Japan visa-free for up to 90 days.

Do India passport holders need a visa for Japan?

Yes. India passport holders need a visa for Japan, arranged before travel through an embassy, consulate or official visa center.

How long can you stay in Japan without a visa?

Most visa-free visitors can stay up to 90 days. The limit depends on your passport, so check yours above.

Does Japan have an ETA or e-visa?

JAPAN eVISA (JPY 15,000 single entry (from 1 Jul 2026)): Visa-required nationals residing in eligible countries (e.g. US, UK, Canada, Australia, Brazil, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Cambodia; residents of India, Indonesia, Korea, Singapore, UAE and others); Philippines via designated tour agencies. Apply only on the official government site.

How many passports need a visa for Japan?

131 passports need a visa arranged before travel, and 0 can apply for an e-visa online. Look up your passport above for the exact rule.

Visa requirements for every destination

Tourist visits only. Requirements come from a dataset compiled in October 2025, with changes since then checked against official government sources on 2026-10-31. Rules change, so confirm with Japan's official site before you book and again before you fly.