If your passport is from a country eligible for visa-free entry, you can enter Japan without applying for a visa in advance.
Of course, this only applies to short-term stays for tourism, but it still provides ample time to enjoy Japan.
This guide lists the visa-exempt countries and regions, based on information from the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs as of June 2024.
List of Visa-Exempt Countries & Regions
The following information is for short-term tourism purposes only.
Up to 6 Months
Austria, Germany, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Switzerland, UK.
Up to 90 Days
Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Korea, Latvia, Lesotho, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Micronesia, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Palau, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkey, Uruguay, USA.
Special Cases (up to 90 days): Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan.
Up to 30 Days
Qatar, United Arab Emirates (Requires pre-registration of IC passport).
Up to 15 Days
Indonesia, Thailand.
Up to 14 Days
Brunei.
Important Conditions and Warnings
Even if you are from a visa-exempt country, final permission for entry is at the discretion of the Japanese immigration officials.
You may be required to provide a valid passport, a return ticket, and proof that you can cover your expenses.
If you are entering for purposes other than tourism, such as work or study, you must obtain a visa in advance.
Visa regulations can change.
Always check the latest information on the official website before traveling.
Ready to Plan Your Trip?
Now that you know you can travel visa-free, it’s time for the fun part: booking your stay!
You can find a wide range of hotels across Japan to fit any budget.
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If you plan to stay in Japan for more than 90 days, you will need a Residence Card.
Our guide explains this essential ID.
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