Japan Passport Visa-Free Countries
Japan
- Region
- Eastern Asia
- Capital
- Tokyo
- Population
- 123,210,000
- Currency
- Japanese yen (JPY)
- Languages
- Japanese
Where can the Japan passport go?
Albania
Andorra
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Austria
Bahamas
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Chile
China
Colombia
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Estonia
Eswatini
Fiji
Finland
France
Georgia
Germany
Greece
Grenada
Guatemala
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
Iran
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Kazakhstan
Kiribati
Kosovo
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lesotho
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Malaysia
Malta
Mauritius
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Mozambique
Namibia
Netherlands
Nicaragua
North Macedonia
Norway
Palestine
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
San Marino
São Tomé and Príncipe
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Thailand
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Vietnam
Zambia
Visa-Free Countries for Japanese Citizens by Region
Asia
Armenia (180 days) Brunei (90 days) China (30 days) Georgia (360 days) Hong Kong (90 days) Iran (15 days) Israel (90 days) Kazakhstan (30 days) Kyrgyzstan (60 days) Laos (15 days) Macau (90 days) Malaysia (90 days) Mongolia (30 days) Palestine Philippines (30 days) Singapore (30 days) South Korea (90 days) Taiwan (90 days) Tajikistan (30 days) Thailand (60 days) Turkey (90 days) United Arab Emirates (30 days) Uzbekistan (30 days) Vietnam (45 days)
Europe
Albania (90 days) Andorra (90 days) Austria (90 days) Belarus (30 days) Belgium (90 days) Bosnia and Herzegovina (90 days) Bulgaria (90 days) Croatia (90 days) Cyprus (90 days) Czechia (90 days) Denmark (90 days) Estonia (90 days) Finland (90 days) France (90 days) Germany (90 days) Greece (90 days) Hungary (90 days) Iceland (90 days) Ireland (90 days) Italy (90 days) Kosovo (90 days) Latvia (90 days) Liechtenstein (90 days) Lithuania (90 days) Luxembourg (90 days) Malta (90 days) Moldova (90 days) Monaco (90 days) Montenegro (90 days) Netherlands (90 days) North Macedonia (90 days) Norway (90 days) Poland (90 days) Portugal (90 days) Romania (90 days) San Marino (90 days) Serbia (90 days) Slovakia (90 days) Slovenia (90 days) Spain (90 days) Sweden (90 days) Switzerland (90 days) Ukraine (90 days) Vatican City (90 days)
Americas
Antigua and Barbuda (180 days) Argentina (90 days) Bahamas (90 days) Barbados (90 days) Belize (90 days) Bolivia (90 days) Brazil (90 days) Chile (90 days) Colombia (90 days) Costa Rica (180 days) Dominica (180 days) Dominican Republic Ecuador (90 days) El Salvador (180 days) Grenada (90 days) Guatemala (90 days) Guyana (90 days) Haiti (90 days) Honduras (90 days) Jamaica (30 days) Mexico (180 days) Nicaragua (90 days) Panama (90 days) Paraguay (90 days) Peru (180 days) Saint Kitts and Nevis (90 days) Saint Lucia (42 days) Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (90 days) Trinidad and Tobago (90 days) Uruguay (90 days) Venezuela (90 days)
Oceania
Fiji (120 days) Kiribati (90 days) Micronesia (30 days) Vanuatu (120 days)
Africa
Angola (30 days) Botswana (90 days) Eswatini (30 days) Lesotho (90 days) Mauritius (90 days) Morocco (90 days) Mozambique (30 days) Namibia (90 days) São Tomé and Príncipe (15 days) Senegal (90 days) Seychelles (90 days) South Africa (90 days) Tunisia (90 days) Zambia (90 days)
Compare With Other Passports
See how the Japan passport compares to other major passports worldwide.
Travel Tips for Japan Passport Holders
- Always check that your passport has at least 6 months validity before traveling.
- Many visa-free countries require proof of onward travel — book return flights before departure.
- Carry printed hotel reservations and sufficient funds proof for immigration checks.
- Visa on arrival destinations often require exact cash in USD or local currency.
- eVisa applications should be submitted at least 72 hours before travel to avoid delays.
- ETAs (like US ESTA or Canadian eTA) are valid for multiple entries over 2–5 years — apply once and reuse.
Japan Passport Visa-Free Countries — FAQ
How many countries are visa free for Japan passport holders?
Japan passport holders can enter 117 countries visa free. Counting visa on arrival (38) and eTA (9) destinations, Japanese citizens can travel to 164 countries without arranging a visa in advance, and a further 18 are available with an eVisa.
What countries are visa free for Japanese citizens?
Visa free countries for Japanese citizens include Albania, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize. See the full, up-to-date list of all 117 visa-free destinations for Japan passport holders above.
Which countries can Japanese passport holders visit without a visa?
Japanese passport holders enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 164 countries across Asia, Europe, Americas, Oceania, Africa. The colour-coded list and map above show exactly which countries are visa free, visa on arrival, eVisa, eTA or visa required.
How many countries require a visa for Japan passport holders?
16 countries currently require Japanese citizens to obtain a visa before arrival. Every other destination is visa free, visa on arrival, eVisa or eTA — check the full breakdown above.