Visa & Entry
Japan grants visa-free short stays to passport holders from around 70 countries. Most travelers simply arrive, clear immigration and get a tourist stamp — but you must file the digital arrival forms first.
Visa-free stay
Up to 90 days*
Pre-arrival
Visit Japan Web
Passport validity
Duration of stay
Onward ticket
Often checked
Entry by nationalityBy passport
Select your passport / nationality to see visa type, stay length, and how to apply.
Choose a nationality above to see the visa type and stay length that apply to you.
Visa data updated 2026-02-17. Rules change — always confirm with the official embassy or consulate.
Visa rules vary by nationality and change over time. Always confirm the current requirements with a Japanese embassy or consulate before you travel.
90-day visa-free entry
Citizens of the US, UK, EU, Australia, Canada and dozens more can enter visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism. Your passport should be valid for the length of your stay. Some nationalities need a visa arranged in advance — check your passport before booking.
Visit Japan Web
Register on the Visit Japan Web portal before you fly to generate QR codes for immigration and customs. It dramatically speeds up arrival — screenshots work if the airport Wi-Fi is slow.
- Create an account and add your trip details
- Complete the immigration and customs declarations
- Save the QR codes offline before landing
Fingerprints & photo
All foreign visitors are fingerprinted and photographed on arrival — a quick, standard step at the immigration counter.
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