Japanese Passport Global Ranking
As of August 2025 the Japanese passport holds the 9th position globally on the VisaGuide Passport Index, which ranks the passports of 199 countries and territories.
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Austria
Rank: 8th
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Poland
Rank: 10th
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Where Can Japanese Passport Holders Travel Without a Visa?
As of August 2025, the holders of Japan passport enjoy visa-free access to countries and territories, offering extensive global mobility. Here is a list of worldwide destinations where Japanese citizens can travel without a visa:
- Albania
- Andorra
- Austria
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Faroe Islands
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Kosovo
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Montenegro
- Netherlands
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- San Marino
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- Vatican City
- Armenia
- Brunei
- China
- Georgia
- Hong Kong
- Iran
- Israel
- Kazakhstan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Macau
- Malaysia
- Mongolia
- Oman
- Palestine
- Philippines
- Qatar
- Singapore
- South Korea
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Thailand
- Türkiye
- United Arab Emirates
- Uzbekistan
- Vietnam
- Anguilla
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Aruba
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Bermuda
- Caribbean Netherlands
- British Virgin Islands
- Canada
- Cayman Islands
- Costa Rica
- Curaçao
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- El Salvador
- Greenland
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Jamaica
- Mexico
- Montserrat
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Puerto Rico
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Martin
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- United States Virgin Islands
- United States
- Argentina
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Chile
- Colombia
- Ecuador
- Falkland Islands
- French Guiana
- Guyana
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Suriname
- Uruguay
- Venezuela
- American Samoa
- Australia
- Cook Islands
- Fiji
- French Polynesia
- Guam
- Kiribati
- Micronesia
- New Caledonia
- New Zealand
- Niue
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Vanuatu
- Angola
- Botswana
- Kenya
- Lesotho
- Mauritius
- Mayotte
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Réunion
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- South Africa
- Tunisia
- Zambia
- Eswatini
Make sure your Japanese passport is ready for travel – see the full list of countries that require six months of passport validity before you go!
What Countries Issue eVisa to Japanese Citizens?
Citizens of Japan can easily obtain eVisas for travel to 23 countries, making it more convenient to explore these international destinations. Here is a list of countries where the Japanese can apply for an eVisa online:
- Russia
- Bhutan
- Iraq
- Syria
- Cuba
- Papua New Guinea
- Benin
- Burkina Faso
- Cameroon
- Chad
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Ivory Coast
- Djibouti
- Equatorial Guinea
- Gabon
- Guinea
- Libya
- Mauritania
- Nigeria
- Somalia
- South Sudan
- Togo
- Uganda
What Countries Issue Visa on Arrival to Japanese Citizens?
If you are a Japanese citizen, you can get a visa on arrival for the 35 countries listed below:
- Azerbaijan
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Cambodia
- India
- Indonesia
- Jordan
- Kuwait
- Lebanon
- Maldives
- Myanmar
- Nepal
- Pakistan
- Saudi Arabia
- Sri Lanka
- Marshall Islands
- Palau
- Solomon Islands
- Timor-Leste
- Tonga
- Tuvalu
- Burundi
- Cabo Verde
- Comoros
- Egypt
- Ethiopia
- Guinea-Bissau
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Namibia
- Rwanda
- Sierra Leone
- Saint Helena
- Tanzania
- Zimbabwe
You receive a visa on arrival (VOA) after entering the country that issues such a visa. Usually, there is a separate section at the airport where you can submit your application for your visa on arrival.
Where Can I Enter Visa-Free With an APEC Card?
If you have an APEC business card from Japan, you can enter the following countries visa-free:
- Australia
- Brunei
- Chile
- China
- Hong Kong
- Indonesia
- South Korea
- Malaysia
- Mexico
- New Zealand
- Papua New Guinea
- Peru
- Philippines
- Russia
- Singapore
- Thailand
- Taiwan
- Vietnam
Countries With Visa Requirements for Japanese Citizens
You need a valid visa to enter 16 countries with a Japanese passport. It’s essential to apply for the appropriate visa through the relevant consulate or embassy before traveling to:
- Afghanistan
- North Korea
- Turkmenistan
- Yemen
- Nauru
- Samoa
- Algeria
- Central African Republic
- Republic of the Congo
- Eritrea
- Ghana
- Liberia
- Mali
- Niger
- Sudan
- Gambia
Before planning a trip to any of the above destinations, it’s important for Japanese travelers to secure the necessary visa and ensure all entry requirements and travel documentation are in order.