Japan passport: visa-free countries & requirements

116 visa-free destinations · 48 visa on arrival or eVisa

164 of 59 top destinations require no advance visa for Japan passport holders.

The Japanese passport is one of the world's most powerful travel documents, with visa-free access to 117 destinations. Japan's economic strength and stable governance translate into broad travel privileges—citizens can enter most of Europe, Asia, the Americas, and beyond without advance permission.

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Visa-free & easy access 39

Visa on arrival / eVisa / ETA 20

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