Japan Passport
Mobility & Visa Access.
Explore the international mobility profile of the Japan passport, including visa-free access, visa on arrival, ETA, eVisa and destinations requiring a visa.
Japan Passport At A Glance.
Current international access across the principal visa and travel-authorisation categories.
Where Can Japan Passport Holders Travel?
Explore destinations by current entry-access category. Visa Free is shown first; open any category to review its destinations. Requirements can change and should always be verified before travel.
Visa Free 117 destinations
Visa on Arrival 38 destinations
ETA 9 destinations
eVisa 18 destinations
Visa Required 16 destinations
Understanding Japan Passport Mobility.
The Universal Passport Index presents passport mobility through the number of destinations accessible across visa-free, visa on arrival, ETA and eVisa arrangements, alongside destinations where a visa is required.
The Japan passport currently records a mobility score of 182. This figure is an informational measure of current travel access and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of admission, residency rights or a global passport ranking.
Entry rules may depend on the purpose and duration of travel, previous travel history and other individual circumstances. Travellers should confirm the latest requirements with the relevant authorities before departure.
Compare Japan With Another Passport.
Select another passport to compare current mobility and destination-access categories.
Before You Travel.
Passport mobility and entry information is provided for general informational purposes only. Visa policies, admission conditions and entry requirements may change without notice. Travellers should verify current requirements directly with the relevant government, embassy, consular authority or official immigration service before travel.
Looking Beyond Passport Mobility?
Universal helps internationally mobile individuals and families consider citizenship, residency and cross-border planning within the context of their wider objectives, coordinating with appropriate professional advisers where specialist advice is required.
