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Japan Passport

Visa Requirements 2026

Japanese passport holders enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 144 destinations worldwide. Use our visa checker tool below to find specific requirements for any destination.

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Global Rank #1

144

Visa-free destinations

Visa-Free

105

Visa on Arrival

eVisa

Visa Required

Visa-Free Countries

Japanese passport holders can enter these 105 countries without a visa

Europe(44)

Asia(15)

🇧🇳Brunei 🇬🇪Georgia 🇭🇰Hong Kong 🇮🇷Iran 🇮🇱Israel 🇲🇴Macau 🇲🇾Malaysia 🇵🇭Philippines 🇸🇬Singapore 🇰🇷South Korea 🇹🇼Taiwan 🇹🇭Thailand 🇹🇱Timor-Leste 🇹🇷Turkey 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates

North America(22)

eVisa Countries

Apply online before traveling to these 18 destinations

Asia(9)

🇦🇿Azerbaijan 🇧🇭Bahrain 🇮🇳India 🇰🇼Kuwait 🇲🇲Myanmar 🇵🇰Pakistan 🇶🇦Qatar 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia 🇻🇳Vietnam

Africa(9)

🇧🇯Benin 🇧🇮Burundi 🇬🇭Ghana 🇨🇮Ivory Coast 🇱🇸Lesotho 🇱🇷Liberia 🇲🇱Mali 🇳🇦Namibia 🇳🇪Niger

Visa Required

Apply at an embassy for these 30 countries

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries can Japanese passport holders visit visa-free?

Japanese passport holders can visit 144 countries without obtaining a visa in advance. This includes 105 completely visa-free destinations and 39 countries that offer visa-on-arrival.

What is the Japan passport ranking?

The Japan passport is ranked #1 globally according to the Henley Passport Index 2026. This ranking is based on the number of destinations passport holders can access without a prior visa.

Which popular destinations require a visa for Japanese citizens?

Japanese passport holders need to apply for a visa in advance to visit 30 countries. Always check specific requirements before traveling as visa policies can change.

Can Japanese passport holders get an eVisa?

Yes, 18 countries offer electronic visas (eVisa) for Japanese passport holders. eVisas can typically be applied for online and are processed within a few days. This is often more convenient than visiting an embassy.