Asia-Pacific
Japan
Japan visit visa requirements
Japan · Mount Fuji · Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jarod Hodge, USN · Public domain
Summary
Japan destination guide
Verified 22 September 2026
- Visit routes
- embassy visa · JAPAN eVISA · visa exemption
This is the Japan hub. Pick a passport below for a pair page. Rules differ by nationality.
Short-term stays: visa exemption for many nationalities; others need visas via embassy or JAPAN eVISA system for eligible applicants. MOFA is authoritative.
Checklist
Document requirements
Embassy/eVISA checklists (itinerary, funds, ties). Biometrics/interview per mission.
Official only
How to apply
You will leave VisitVisaInfo for an official government or designated VAC website.
Check another passport
The flight animation takes you to the guide for the countries you pick.
Official statistics
Visa ratio
Not officially published
A percentage is shown only when an official source published one for this route. Blog tables and estimates are left out.
By passport
Status recorded for common passports
- PakistanCheck MOFA exemption list + local embassyDepends — verify
- IndiaCheck MOFA exemption list + local embassyDepends — verify
- BangladeshCheck MOFA exemption list + local embassyDepends — verify
- NigeriaCheck MOFA exemption list + local embassyDepends — verify
- PhilippinesOften visa required / specific proceduresDepends — verify
- EgyptCheck MOFA exemption list + local embassyDepends — verify
- United Arab EmiratesOften visa-exempt short term — MOFA exemption listDepends — verify
- United KingdomOften visa-exempt short term — MOFA exemption listDepends — verify
- United StatesOften visa-exempt short term — MOFA exemption listDepends — verify
- CanadaOften visa-exempt short term — MOFA exemption listDepends — verify
- ChinaOften visa required / specific proceduresDepends — verify
- TurkeyCheck MOFA exemption list + local embassyDepends — verify
- IndonesiaCheck MOFA exemption list + local embassyDepends — verify
- BrazilCheck MOFA exemption list + local embassyDepends — verify
- GeorgiaOften visa required / specific proceduresDepends — verify
- VietnamOften visa required / specific proceduresDepends — verify
Quick answers
FAQ
What visit permissions does Japan use?
Japan is recorded with these visit routes: embassy visa; JAPAN eVISA; visa exemption. Which one applies depends on the passport. Confirm it on the official links on this page.
Where do I apply for a Japan visit visa?
Apply only on an official site. This page links to mofa.go.jp, mofa.go.jp, Short-term (other).
Is a Japan visa refusal rate published?
Not officially published for Japan in this research pack.