Visa requirements for Japanese citizens
Administrative entry restrictions
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Key Takeaways
- Visa requirements for Japanese citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Japan.
- From 2018 to 2022, Japanese citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to the most countries and territories, making the Japanese passport rank first in the world in terms of travel freedom according to the Henley Passport Index.
Visa requirements for Japanese citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Japan.
As of 2026, Japanese citizens had visa-free access to 187 countries and territories, ranking the Japanese passport 2nd in the world according to the Henley Passport Index.
From 2018 to 2022, Japanese citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to the most countries and territories, making the Japanese passport rank first in the world in terms of travel freedom according to the Henley Passport Index. It ranked 2nd in 2023 and 2024.
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Visa requirements
Visa requirements for holders of normal passports travelling for tourist purposes:
Territories, disputed areas or restricted zones
Visa requirements for Japanese citizens for visits to various territories, disputed areas, partially recognized countries and restricted zones:
Pre-approved visas pick-up
Pre-approved visas can be picked up on arrival in the following countries instead in embassy or consulate.
APEC Business Travel Card
Holders of an APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) travelling on business do not require a visa to the following countries:
1 - Up to 180 days
2 - Up to 90 days
3 - Up to 90 days in a period of 180 days
4 - Up to 60 days
The card must be used in conjunction with a passport and has the following advantages:
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