The information provided on this page is intended for and applies to JAPAN PASSPORT HOLDERS ONLY.
Travel requirements and conditions differ based on the nationality of the traveler and the passport they hold.
The following information is for reference purposes only.
Japanese nationals may be required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization in addition to their passport and visa when traveling to certain countries.
Travelers are advised to check the relevant information and visit the websites of the embassies for their destination countries prior to departure.
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| VALIDITY PERIOD OF PASSPORT | VISA REQUIREMENT |
COUNTRIES
| CANADA | AUSTRALIA | AMERICA (USA) | GUAM |
| NEW ZEALAND | UNITED KINGDOM (UK) | THAILAND |
CANADA
Travelers who intend to enter Canada without a visa must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA).
* Includes transit through Canada to another destination
Registration of eTA must be completed prior to departure.
Registration procedures and other related details can be found on the official website of the Government of Canada.
AUSTRALIA
Travelers who intend to enter Australia without a visa for short-term tourism or business (up to 3 months) are required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization System (ETAS) registration prior to their arrival.
* Includes transit through Australia to another destination
Registration of ETAS must be completed prior to departure.
Registration procedures and other related details can be found on the official website of the Australian Government.
AMERICA (USA)
Travelers who intend to enter the United States without a visa for short-term tourism or business (up to 90 days) are required to obtain an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) registration prior to their arrival.
* Includes transit through America to another destination
Registration of ESTA must be completed prior to departure.
Registration procedures and other related details can be found on the official website of the U.S. Government.
GUAM
Travelers who intend to enter Guam without obtaining ESTA, the Electronic System for Travel Authorization required for entry into the United States, are required to register via the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program prior to their arrival.
Registration of the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program must be completed prior to departure.
Registration procedures and other related details can be found on the official website of the Guam Visitors Bureau.
NEW ZEALAND
Travelers who intend to enter New Zealand without a visa for short-term tourism (up to 3 months) must register via the NZeTA Electronic Travel Authorization (e-Travel) system prior to their arrival.
* Includes transit through New Zealand to another destination
Registration of NZeTA must be completed prior to departure.
Registration procedures and other related details can be found on the official website of the New Zealand Government.
UNITED KINGDOM (UK)
From January 8, 2025, travelers are required to register for ETA Electronic Travel Authorization if they meet the following criteria.
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Registration of ETA Electronic Travel Authorization must be completed prior to departure.
Registration procedures and other related details can be found on the official website of the UK Government.
THAILAND
Effective from May 1, 2025, all foreign nationals entering Thailand will be mandated to register for a Thai Digital Arrival Card (TDAC).
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Registration of Thai Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) must be completed prior to departure.
Registration procedures and other related details can be found on the official website of the Tourism Authority of Thailand.