Do you need a visa for Japan?
Entry rules for Japan for 10 passports, each checked against the official source. All enter without a visa for short stays.
We list only the pairs we have checked against the official source. A destination or passport that is not listed has not been checked yet; it does not mean a visa is required.
How this tool works
We read the official notice for each pair and record the date. Nothing here is generated; a pair with no written check is not shown.
How we check| Passport | Entry | What it means | Last checked | Full rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | No visa | No visa. Australian passport holders enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days. | Oct 2, 2026 | Full rules |
| Austria | No visa | No visa. Austrian passport holders enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Canada | No visa | No visa. Canadian passport holders enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days. | Oct 2, 2026 | Full rules |
| France | No visa | No visa. French passport holders can visit Japan for up to 90 days without obtaining a visa in advance. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Germany | No visa | No visa. German passport holders enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days. | Oct 2, 2026 | Full rules |
| Ireland | No visa | No visa. Irish passport holders can visit Japan for up to 90 days without a visa for nonremunerative purposes. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Portugal | No visa | No visa. Portuguese passport holders can visit Japan for tourism for up to 90 days. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Spain | No visa | No visa. Spanish passport holders enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days. | Oct 2, 2026 | Full rules |
| United Kingdom | No visa | No visa. British passport holders enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days. | Oct 2, 2026 | Full rules |
| United States | No visa | No visa. US passport holders enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days. | Oct 4, 2026 | Full rules |
Before you fly to Japan
Japan is known for old temples and cities linked by fast trains, with Mount Fuji, hot springs and mountain trails beyond the big cities.
Read the guideVisas and entryWho needs a visa, an online travel authorization or nothing at all, written from the official rules and dated.
Read the guidePower plugs in JapanSocket types and voltage, and whether you need an adapter.
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Do Australian passport holders need a visa for Japan?
No visa. Australian passport holders enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days.
Do Austrian passport holders need a visa for Japan?
No visa. Austrian passport holders enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days.
Do Canadian passport holders need a visa for Japan?
No visa. Canadian passport holders enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days.
Do French passport holders need a visa for Japan?
No visa. French passport holders can visit Japan for up to 90 days without obtaining a visa in advance.
Do German passport holders need a visa for Japan?
No visa. German passport holders enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days.
Do Irish passport holders need a visa for Japan?
No visa. Irish passport holders can visit Japan for up to 90 days without a visa for nonremunerative purposes.
Do Portuguese passport holders need a visa for Japan?
No visa. Portuguese passport holders can visit Japan for tourism for up to 90 days.
Do Spanish passport holders need a visa for Japan?
No visa. Spanish passport holders enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days.
Do British passport holders need a visa for Japan?
No visa. British passport holders enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days.
Do US passport holders need a visa for Japan?
No visa. US passport holders enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days.