Destination

Japan: who can enter without a visa

Destination: Japan. Citizens of 74 of 199 countries enter without a prior visa. Below are the terms for every passport and the length of stay as of 4 October 2026.

Passports by entry terms, 199 in total

74Visa-free
0ETA
0On arrival
7eVisa
117Visa required

Entry without a prior visa74of 199 passports can enter JapanJapan passport: 188 destinations visa-free →

Terms for citizens of

RussiaVisa required
UkraineVisa required
BelarusVisa required
KazakhstanVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
GermanyVisa-free90 days
ChinaeVisa
IndiaeVisa
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
TürkiyeVisa-free90 days
IsraelVisa-free90 days

All passports by entry terms

Visa-free74

Entry on your passport

eVisa7

Applied for online before travel

Visa required117

Through a consulate

Frequently asked questions

Russia → Japan: is a visa needed?

Visa required. Through a consulate.

Ukraine → Japan: is a visa needed?

Visa required. Through a consulate.

Belarus → Japan: is a visa needed?

Visa required. Through a consulate.

Kazakhstan → Japan: is a visa needed?

Visa required. Through a consulate.

United States → Japan: is a visa needed?

Visa-free, 90 days. Entry on your passport.