Japanese passport: visa-free countries, ranking & visa requirements
Visa requirements for Japanese citizens in 2026, destination by destination: 195 of 238 destinations need no visa arranged in advance, which ranks the Japanese passport #3 of 198. Pick a destination for its full entry rules, fees and documents.
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Visa Not Required 142
Visa On Arrival 36
Electronic Travel Authorization 18
E-Visa 49
Embassy Visa 23
Passport strength
195 / 238
destinations reachable visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.
Ranked #3 of 198 passports · full ranking
About Japan
- Official
- Japan
- Capital
- Tokyo
- Currency
- Japanese yen
- Language
- Japanese
- Region
- Asia
Entry rules can change at short notice — always confirm on the official portal before booking travel.