Visa Requirements for Japan

Instant Visa policy lookup for Japan

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Visa Not Required

Passport holders of 77 countries can travel to Japan without prior visa, eVisa, or on-arrival visa.

eVisa

Passport holders for 7 countries can obtain an electronic visa / authorization prior to arrival to travel to Japan.

  • Cambodia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysRemarks updated .Eligible persons: All foreign nationals / people who are not subject to the visa exemption measures implemented by the Government of Japan and reside in the following countries/region are eligible to apply for a visa online: Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Mongolia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America.
  • India PermalinkShow on map
    eVisaRequirement updated , remarks Residents in India, except those exempted from a short-term visa, must apply for a visa at the Japan Visa Application Center (VFS Global) and receive an eVisa instead of a visa sticker on their passport.
    Residents in Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, UK, US can also apply for a single entry e-Visa for Tourism purposes only and travel to Japan by air.
  • Indonesia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa15 daysRequirement updated , remarks Visa not required for visits up to 15 days using the Indonesian biometric passports that have previously been registered at the Japan Visa Exemption System (JAVES) website. Valid for 3 years or when passport expires, whichever comes first.
  • Qatar PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa30 daysRequirement updated , remarks Visa not required for visits up to 30 days using the Qatari passports that have previously been registered at the Japan Visa Exemption System (JAVES) website. Valid for 3 years or when passport expires, whichever comes first.
  • Saudi Arabia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 days
  • South Africa PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysCash payment required at the consulate in Pretoria or Cape Town.
  • Tuvalu PermalinkShow on map
    eVisaRequirement updated , remarks eVisa is eligible online.
    Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online

Pre-arranged Visa Required

Prior to arrival at Japan, passport holders of 144 countries must obtain a visa at their corresponding consulate of Japan. Additional travel conditions (such as Visas to other countries) may waive this requirement.

  • Afghanistan PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Nationals who reside in Saudi Arabia (Including Afghan nationality) are able to apply for a tourist visa online (Single entry visa for a stay up to 90 days).
  • Albania PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Algeria PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • American Samoa PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Angola PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Anguilla PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Antigua and Barbuda PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Armenia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Azerbaijan PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Bahrain PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Bangladesh PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredNo visa required for Diplomatic Passport holders.
  • Belarus PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Belize PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Benin PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Bermuda PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Bhutan PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Bolivia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Botswana PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Bouvet Island PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • British Indian Ocean Territory PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • British Virgin Islands PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Burkina Faso PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Burundi PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Cameroon PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Cape Verde PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Cayman Islands PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Central African Republic PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Chad PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • China PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Passengers transiting through Narita or Haneda airport may apply for a shore pass to enter Japan for no more than 72 hours without a visa, subject to the discretion of immigration authorities and certain conditions.
    Passengers of approved cruise ships do not require a visa if they stay no longer than 15 days from April 2015.
    e-Visa is available if residing in Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States. It is a single entry visa and its duration of stay is 90 days.
    e-Visa is available if residing in Mongolia. It is a single entry visa and its duration of stay is 90 days. e-Visa application must be made through the travel agencies accredited by the Japanese overseas establishment from 15 December 2023.
    e-Visa is also available for Chinese passport holder who resides in Mainland China (except Hong Kong and Macau) only, it is a single entry visa and its duration of stay is 30 days. e-Visa application must be made through the travel agencies accredited by the Japanese overseas establishment from 19 June 2023. The electronic visa will be issued when the agencies are ready to apply through JAPAN e-Visa.
    For Chinese citizens residing in other territories, vignette style visa is required. Multi-entry vignette style visas are also obtainable in all territories for 3 or 5 year validity.
  • Christmas Island PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Colombia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Holders of a residence permit in Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States. can apply for a single entry e-visa individually. The duration of stay for these jurisdictions is up to 90 days (unless otherwise noted). e-Visa holder must arrive in Japan by air.
  • Comoros PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Congo PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Cook Islands PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Cuba PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Djibouti PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Dominica PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Holders of a residence permit in Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States. can apply for a single entry e-visa individually. The duration of stay for these jurisdictions is up to 90 days (unless otherwise noted). e-Visa holder must arrive in Japan by air.
  • Ecuador PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .May transit without visa.
    Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Egypt PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Equatorial Guinea PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Eritrea PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Eswatini PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Ethiopia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Falkland Islands PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Fiji PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Gabon PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Gambia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Georgia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Ghana PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Gibraltar PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Grenada PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Guam PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Guernsey PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Guinea PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Guinea-Bissau PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Guyana PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Haiti PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Heard and McDonald Islands PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Iran PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Iraq PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Iraqi citizens can apply for visa at the Japanese Embassy in Baghdad and consulate in Erbil.
  • Isle of Man PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Jamaica PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Jordan PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Holders of Jordanian passports who reside in the following 11 countries (Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Mongolia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and the United States) can apply and obtain an electronic visa (e-Visa). The duration of stay for these countries is up to 90 days.
  • Kazakhstan PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Kenya PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Kiribati PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Kuwait PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Kyrgyzstan PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Laos PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Lebanon PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredAll visitors are fingerprinted upon entry.
    Holders of Lebanese passports who reside in the following 11 countries (Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Mongolia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and the United States) can apply and obtain an electronic visa (e-Visa). The duration of stay for these countries is up to 90 days.
  • Liberia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Libya PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Madagascar PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Malawi PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Maldives PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Mali PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Marshall Islands PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Mauritania PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Mayotte PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Micronesia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Moldova PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Mongolia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRequirement updated .Visitors can apply for an e-Visa through authorized agencies.
  • Montenegro PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Montserrat PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Morocco PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Moroccan passport holders with residence in Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Mongolia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, UAE, United Kingdom and United States can apply for a single entry e-Visa for tourism purposes only.
  • Mozambique PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Myanmar PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Namibia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Nauru PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Nepal PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Nicaragua PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Niger PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Nigeria PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Norfolk Island PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Northern Mariana Islands PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Oman PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Pakistan PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredeVisa is available at https://www.evisa.mofa.go.jp/personal/login for those who hold residence AND reside in Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Mongolia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom or United States.
  • Palau PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Palestine PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Papua New Guinea PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Paraguay PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Peru PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Peruvian citizens will not require a visa for short-term stays in Japan for tourism purposes, with a maximum stay of 90 days. An official starting date is still not announced.
  • Philippines PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required90 daysRemarks updated .Residents of Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Kingdom and United States of America are eligible to apply for a single entry eVisa for 90 days.
  • Pitcairn PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Russia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Rwanda PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Saint Barthélemy PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Saint Helena PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Holders of a residence permit in Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States. can apply for a single entry e-visa individually. The duration of stay for these jurisdictions is up to 90 days (unless otherwise noted). e-Visa holder must arrive in Japan by air
  • Saint Lucia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Saint Vincent and Grenadines PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Samoa PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Senegal PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Seychelles PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Sierra Leone PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Solomon Islands PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Somalia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • South Sudan PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Sri Lanka PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Sudan PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Syria PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • São Tome and Príncipe PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Tajikistan PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Tanzania PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Timor-Leste PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Togo PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Tokelau PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Tonga PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Trinidad and Tobago PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .
  • Turkmenistan PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Uganda PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Ukraine PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Uzbekistan PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Vanuatu PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Vatican PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredHolders of diplomatic and official passports do not need a visa for Japan, and are granted the status of residence as diplomats or officials
  • Venezuela PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Vietnam PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Wallis and Futuna Islands PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Yemen PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredPassengers with a passport transiting through Narita (NRT), Tokyo (HND) or Osaka (KIX) with a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country within 72 hours can obtain a Shore Pass on arrival. They must not be subject to entry restrictions and they must:
    - have documents required for the next destination; and
    - have proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay; and
    - arrive at and depart from the same airport.
  • Zambia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Zimbabwe PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online

Entry Refused

Disagreements between Japan and 1 country have imposed restrictions in traveling to Japan.

  • North Korea PermalinkShow on map
    Entry RefusedJapan has banned North Korean citizens from entering as part of sanctions against North Korea imposed by the Government of Japan, since February 2016.

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