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Validity of Passports & Visas

The information provided on this page is intended for and applies to Japanese Passport Holders only.
Conditions and requirements vary depending on your nationality and the passport you are holding.
Please check with the consulates/embassies of the countries you are traveling to.

* Regardless of the information contained herein, it is recommended that travelers renew their passports if the remaining validity period is 6 month or less
* Travelers should contact the embassy/consulate in each country of destination for updated information and details
  (Information contained herein is for reference only and is subject to change without notice)
* skyticket shall not be liable in any circumstances for any loss or damage caused by entry or travel restrictions

ASIA
NORTH & SOUTH AMERICA
EUROPE
OCEANIA & PACIFIC ISLANDS
AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST

ASIA

COUNTRY/REGION VISA REQUIREMENT
 VISA INFORMATION
 VALIDITY PERIOD OF PASSPORT
South Korea Not Required
  • Resumption of visa waiver measures requires all travelers to apply for a K-ETA in advance (at least 72 hours prior to departure)
  • Minimum of 3 months validity at time of embarkation (South Korea)
Hong Kong
 Not Required
  • Not required for visit of up to 90 days
  • Air tickets/ferry tickets for disembarkation from Hong Kong required
  • For stays within 1 month, expiry date of passport must be on a later date than the expiry of the tourist visa
  • For stays of more than 1 month, expiry date of passport must be at least 3 months
Taiwan Not Required
  • Not required for visit of up to 90 days
  • Validity of passport required until day of return to Japan
China Required
  • Visa waiver (15 days) suspended
  • Minimum of 6 months validity preferred at time of disembarkation (China)
India Required
  • Number of days allowed for a tourist visa is determined by the immigration officer
  • Minimum of 6 months validity at time of visa application
    (at least 2 pages of visa space required)
Indonesia Required
  • Maximum of 30 days length of stay on a tourist visa
  • Minimum of 6 months validity at time of embarkation (Indonesia)
  • At least 3 consecutive pages of visa space required
Cambodia Required
  • Maximum of 30 days length of stay on a tourist visa
  • Minimum of 1 month is required at time of entry into Cambodia (Single Entry Visa)
  • Minimum of 1 year, 2 years or 3 years and an additional of 6 months validity required  depending on the visa (Multiple Entry Visa)
  • At least 1 page of visa space required
    (1 or more pages of visa space)
Singapore Not Required
  • Not required for visit of up to 30 days
  • Minimum of 6 months validity at time of embarkation (Singapore)
 Thailand Not Required
  • Not required for visit of up to 30 days
  • Reserved departure air tickets and cash equivalent to THB10,000 per person required
  • Minimum of 6 months validity at time of embarkation (Thailand)
 Nepal Required
  • Tourist visa for 15, 30 and 90 days are available
  • Minimum of 6 months validity at time of visa application
  • At least 1 page of visa space required
    (1 or more pages of visa space)
Philippines Required
  • Not required for visit of up to 30 days
  • Children under the age of 15 who are entering the country alone or with someone other than their parents are subject to special requirements
  • Departure (embarkation) air ticket (fixed date) required
  • Minimum of 6 months validity and an additional to the number of stay days required
Vietnam Not Required
  • Not required for visit of up to 15 days
  • Visa required for re-entry into Vietnam within 30 days of last departure
  • Return tickets or tickets to another country required
  • Minimum of 6 months validity at time of departure
Macau Not Required
  • Not required for visit of up to 90 days
  • Minimum of 6 months validity and an additional to the number of stay days required at time of embarkation (Macau)
  • Minimum of 3 months validity required if number of stay days exceed 30 days
 Malaysia Not Required
  • Not required for visit of up to 90 days
  • Departure ticket (from neighboring countries if leaving by land) is required
  • Minimum of 6 months validity at time of embarkation (Malaysia)
Myanmar Required
  • Maximum period of 28 days stay for tourist visa
  • Minimum of 6 months validity at time of embarkation (Myanmar)
  • At least 2 pages of visa space required
Mongolia Required
  • Not required for visit of up to 30 days
  • Minimum of 6 months validity at time of embarkation (Mongolia)
  • At least 2 pages of visa space required
Laos Not Required
  • Not required for visit of up to 15 days
  • Minimum of 6 months validity at time of embarkation (Laos)
  • At least 2 pages of visa space required

 

NORTH & SOUTH AMERICA

COUNTRY/REGION VISA REQUIREMENT VISA INFORMATION VALIDITY PERIOD OF PASSPORT
America (USA)
 Not Required*
  • Valid when returning to Japan
  • Minimum of 90 days validity or more preferred at time of embarkation (USA)
Guam
Saipan
Tinian
Rota 		Not Required*
  • Valid when returning to Japan
  • Minimum of 45 days validity or more preferred at time of embarkation (Guam/Saipan/Tinian/Rota)
Hawaii Not Required*
  • Valid when returning to Japan
  • Minimum of 90 days validity or more preferred at time of embarkation (Hawaii)
Canada Not Required
  • Not required for visit of up to 6 months
  • Guardian's written consent to travel is required for those under the age of 18
  • Registration via eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) required
  • Valid date and an additional of 1 day when returning to Japan
Chile Not Required
  • Not required for visit of up to 90 days
  • Valid when returning to Japan
  • At least 1 page of visa space required
Brazil Required
  • Not required for visit of up to 90 days
  • Within 90 days from the date of visa issuance
  • Minimum of 6 months required at the time of visa application
  • At least 2 pages of visa space required
Peru Not Required
  • Not required visit of up to 183 days
  • Return tickets or tickets to another country required
  • Valid when returning to Japan
  • Minimum of 6 months required at the time of embarkation (Peru)
  • At least 5 pages of visa space required
Mexico Not Required
  • Not required for visit of up to 180 days
    (Number of days of stay is determined by the inspector upon arrival)
  • Valid when returning to Japan
  • At least 1 page of visa space required

 

EUROPE

COUNTRY/REGION VISA REQUIREMENT VISA INFORMATION VALIDITY PERIOD OF PASSPORT
Ireland Not Required
  • Not required (regardless of duration or purpose of stay)
  • Registration is required for stays of more than 3 months
  • Minimum of 6 months validity at time of embarkation (Ireland)
United Kingdom (England)
 Not Required
  • Not required for stays within 6 months
  • Departure ticket and proof of cost of stay required
  • Validity of passport required until day of return to Japan
Italy Not Required
  • Not required for stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period in accordance to the visa policy of the Schengen Area
  • Minimum 90 days or more validity at time of disembarkation (Shchengen Area Policy)
Uzbekistan Required
  • Maximum of 30 days for Tourist Visa maximum
  • Minimum of 3 months or more validity at time of embarkation (Uzbekistan)
  • At least 2 pages of visa space required
Austria Not Required
  • Not required for visitors within 6 months
    - Schengen Area Visa Policy
    -     Check regulations of Shengen Member Countries
  • Minimum of 3 months or more validity at time of embarkation (Schengen Area Policy)
Netherlands
 Not Required
  • Not required for stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period in accordance to the visa policy of the Schengen Area
  • Minimum of 3 months required when departing the Netherlands
  • At least 2 pages of visa space required
Greece Not Required
  • Not required for stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period in accordance to the visa policy of the Schengen Area
  • Minimum 3 months validity at time of embarkation (Greece) and an additional to the number of stay days (Greece is a member country of the Schengen Area)
  • At least 2 pages of visa space required
Croatia Not Required
  • Not required for visit of up to 90 days
  • Minimum of 6 months validity or more at time of embarkation (Croatia)
  • Validity of passport required until day of return to Japan
Switzerland Not Required
  • Not required for stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period in accordance to the visa policy of the Schengen Area
  • Minimum of 3 months or more validity at time of embarkation (Schengen Area Policy)
  • At least 1 page of visa space required
Sweden Not Required
  • Not required for stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period in accordance to the visa policy of the Schengen Area
  • Minimum of 3 months or more validity at time of embarkation (Schengen Area Policy)
Spain Not Required
  • Not required for stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period in accordance to the visa policy of the Schengen Area
  • Departure ticket and proof of cost and reason of stay required
  • Minimum of 3 months or more validity at time of embarkation (Schengen Area Policy)
  • At least 1 page of visa space required
Czech Republic
 Not Required
  • Not required for stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period in accordance to the visa policy of the Schengen Area
  • Minimum of €30,000 in travel insurance (medical, accident and death) to cover the duration of your stay
  • Minimum 3 months validity when departing the Czech Republic
  • At least 2 pages of visa space required
Denmark Not Required
  • Not required for stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period in accordance to the visa policy of the Schengen Area
  • Departure ticket and travel insurance (optional) are required
  • Minimum of 3 months or more validity at time of embarkation (Schengen Area Policy)
  • At least 1 page of visa space required
Germany Not Required
  • Not required for stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period in accordance to the visa policy of the Schengen Area
  • Minimum of 3 months or more validity at time of embarkation (Schengen Area Policy)
  • At least 1 page of visa space required
Norway Not Required
  • Not required for stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period in accordance to the visa policy of the Schengen Area
  • Minimum of 3 months or more validity at time of embarkation (Schengen Area Policy)
  • At least 1 page of visa space required
Hungary Not Required
  • Not required for stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period in accordance to the visa policy of the Schengen Area
  • Minimum of 3 months or more validity at time of embarkation (Schengen Area Policy)
Finland Not Required
  • Not required for stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period in accordance to the visa policy of the Schengen Area
  • Minimum of 3 months or more validity at time of embarkation (Schengen Area Policy)
  • At least 1 page of visa space required
France Not Required
  • Not required for stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period in accordance to the visa policy of the Schengen Area
  • Departure ticket, travel insurance and proof of accommodation expenses required
  • Minimum of 3 months or more validity at time of embarkation (Schengen Area Policy)
  • At least 2 pages of visa space required
Bulgaria Not Required
  • Not required for visits of up to 90 days in a 6-month period
  • Purchase of travel insurance required
  • Minimum of 3 months or more validity at time of embarkation (Bulgaria)
Belgium Not Required
  • Not required for stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period in accordance to the visa policy of the Schengen Area
  • Departure ticket required
  • Travel Insurance and proof of accommodation expenses required
  • Minimum of 3 months or more validity at time of embarkation (Schengen Area Policy)
  • At least 3 consecutive pages of visa space required
Poland Not Required
  • Not required for stays of up to 90 days per visit
  • Adequate accommodation costs including a minimum of ZL300 per day is required to cover medical expenses in case of an accident
    - Schengen Area Visa Policy
  • Departure date from Poland and an additional 3 months validity
  • At least 1 page of visa space required
Portugal Not Required
  • Not required for stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period in accordance to the visa policy of the Schengen Area
  • Return tickets or proof of reservation of departure required
  • Minimum of 3 months or more validity at time of embarkation (Schengen Area Policy)
  • At least 2 pages of visa space required
Romania Not Required
  • Not required for visit of up to 90 days
  • Minimum of 3 months or more validity at time of embarkation (Romania)
Russia Required
  • Maximum of 30 days for Tourist Visa maximum
  • Minimum 6 months or more validity at time of embarkation (Russia)
  • At least 2-page spread on the visa section required

 

OCEANIA & PACIFIC ISLANDS

COUNTRY/REGION VISA REQUIREMENT VISA INFORMATION VALIDITY PERIOD OF PASSPORT
Australia Required
  • ETA(ETAS) Registration Required (Stay within 3 months allowed)
  • Validity of passport required until day of return to Japan
New Caledonia
 Not Required
  • Not required for stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period
  • Departure ticket required
  • Travel Insurance preferred and proof of accommodation expenses required
  • Minimum of 3 months or more validity at time of embarkation (New Caledonia)
  • At least 2-page spread on the visa section required
New Zealand
 Not Required
  • Minimum 3 months validity at time of embarkation (New Zealand) and an additional to the number of stay days
Fiji Not Required
  • Not required for travel of up to 4 months
  • Proof of departure from Fiji (e.g. air ticket) required
  • Minimum of 6 months validity and an additional to the number of stay days at time of embarkation (Fiji)
  • At least 1 page of visa space required
Tahiti Not Required
  • Not required for stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period
  • Departure ticket required
  • Travel Insurance preferred and proof of accommodation expenses required
  • Minimum of 3 months or more validity at time of embarkation (Tahiti)
  • At least 2-page spread on the visa section required
Maldives Not Required
  • Tourist visa for 30 days or less will be issued at time of entry
  • Return tickets and accommodation booking confirmation or proof of accommodation funds required
  • Validity of passport required until day of return to Japan

 

AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST

COUNTRY/REGION VISA REQUIREMENT VISA INFORMATION VALIDITY PERIOD OF PASSPORT

United Arab Emirates (UAE)

 Not Required
  • Not required for visit of up to 30 days
  • Minimum of 6 months validity at time of embarkation (UAE)
  • At least 2-page spread on the visa section required
Egypt Required
  • Not required for visit of up to 30 days
  • Minimum 6 months validity at the time of visa application
  • At least 1 page of visa space required
Turkey Not Required
  • Not required for visit of up to 90 days
  • Minimum of 6 months validity at time of embarkation (Turkey)
  • At least 2-page spread on the visa section required
South Africa
 Not Required
  • Not required for visit of up to 90 days
  • Minimum 30 days validity after departure from South Africa
Morocco Not Required
  • Not required for visit of up to 90 days
  • Minimum of 3 months validity at time of embarkation (Morocco)
  • At least 1 page of visa space required

 

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