Japan Entry & Visa Requirements: 2026 Guidelines
About Entry to Japan
This page lists the entry and visa requirements for all passport holders traveling to Japan. 25 nationalities can enter Japan visa-free or with simplified entry procedures. Requirements range from visa-free access and electronic travel authorizations (eTA) to eVisas, visas on arrival, and traditional embassy visas. Data is sourced from verified open-source passport datasets. Always verify entry requirements with the official embassy of Japan before traveling.
Complete Entry Requirements by Passport
All passport holders traveling to Japan, listed alphabetically. Click any passport origin to see its full global mobility profile.
| Passport Origin | Visa Requirement | Allowed Stay Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Visa Required | N/A |
| Albania | Visa Required | N/A |
| Algeria | Visa Required | N/A |
| Andorra | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Angola | Visa Required | N/A |
| Antigua and Barbuda | Visa Required | N/A |
| Argentina | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Armenia | Visa Required | N/A |
| Australia | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Austria | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Azerbaijan | Visa Required | N/A |
| Bahamas | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Bahrain | Visa Required | N/A |
| Bangladesh | Visa Required | N/A |
| Barbados | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Belarus | Visa Required | N/A |
| Belgium | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Belize | Visa Required | N/A |
| Benin | Visa Required | N/A |
| Bhutan | Visa Required | N/A |
| Bolivia | Visa Required | N/A |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Visa Required | N/A |
| Botswana | Visa Required | N/A |
| Brazil | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Brunei | Visa Free | 14 days |
| Bulgaria | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Burkina Faso | Visa Required | N/A |
| Burundi | Visa Required | N/A |
| Cambodia | eVisa | N/A |
| Cameroon | Visa Required | N/A |
| Canada | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Central African Republic | Visa Required | N/A |
| Chad | Visa Required | N/A |
| Chile | Visa Free | 90 days |
| China | eVisa | N/A |
| Colombia | Visa Required | N/A |
| Comoros | Visa Required | N/A |
| Congo | Visa Required | N/A |
| Costa Rica | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Croatia | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Cuba | Visa Required | N/A |
| Cyprus | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Czech Republic | Visa Free | 90 days |
| DR Congo | Visa Required | N/A |
| Denmark | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Djibouti | Visa Required | N/A |
| Dominica | Visa Required | N/A |
| Dominican Republic | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Ecuador | Visa Required | N/A |
| Egypt | Visa Required | N/A |
| El Salvador | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Equatorial Guinea | Visa Required | N/A |
| Eritrea | Visa Required | N/A |
| Estonia | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Ethiopia | Visa Required | N/A |
| Fiji | Visa Required | N/A |
| Finland | Visa Free | 90 days |
| France | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Gabon | Visa Required | N/A |
| Gambia | Visa Required | N/A |
| Georgia | Visa Required | N/A |
| Germany | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Ghana | Visa Required | N/A |
| Greece | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Grenada | Visa Required | N/A |
| Guatemala | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Guinea | Visa Required | N/A |
| Guinea-Bissau | Visa Required | N/A |
| Guyana | Visa Required | N/A |
| Haiti | Visa Required | N/A |
This entry requirements data for Japan is programmatically parsed from verified open-source passport datasets, including the Passport Index Dataset maintained by ilyankou. Our data engine aggregates visa policies, entry requirements, and stay durations for all passport-holding nationalities. Data is periodically cross-referenced against official government immigration websites and international travel accords. EntryPolicies is an independent educational database and is not a licensed immigration advisor or government agency. Visa policies change rapidly — always verify directly with the official embassy or consulate of Japan before travel.