Japan pairs busy cities with mountain scenery and temple districts. Begin with one urban base, then leave time for a slower regional visit.
Know the place. Plan the journey.Ordinary passports · short tourist visits. Arrival cards, registration and other conditions may still apply. Routes separately recorded as ETA, eVisa or visa on arrival are not included in this list.
Reference information dated 14 June 2026. Reviewed official guidance takes priority where available. Confirm the current conditions before travelling.
BoliviaBO · Americas
Visa exemption
Recorded stay90 days
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
Bosnia & HerzegovinaBA · Europe
Visa exemption
Recorded stay90 days
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
BotswanaBW · Africa
Visa exemption
Recorded stay90 days
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
BrazilBR · Americas
Visa exemption
Recorded stay90 days
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
BruneiBN · Asia
Visa exemption
Recorded stay90 days
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
BulgariaBG · Europe
Visa exemption
Recorded stay90 days
Official-source summary2026-09-07+
Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa.
For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .
Burkina FasoBF · Africa
Electronic visa
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
BurundiBI · Africa
Visa on arrival
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
CambodiaKH · Asia
Visa on arrival
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
CameroonCM · Africa
Electronic visa
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
CanadaCA · Americas
Travel authorisation required
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
Cape VerdeCV · Africa
Visa on arrival
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
Central African RepublicCF · Africa
Visa required
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
ChadTD · Africa
Visa required
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
ChileCL · Americas
Visa exemption
Recorded stay90 days
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
ChinaCN · Asia
Visa exemption
Recorded stay30 daysPolicy end date 2026-12-31
Official-source summary2026-09-07+
For citizens of the listed passport-issuing country holding an ordinary passport and visiting the Chinese mainland for tourism, up to 30 days under the recorded policy. Work, study, other documents and longer stays are outside this record. Check the source and current entry conditions before departure.
This record is an editorial index, not an entry permit. Policy end dates concern the published arrangement, not automatically an individual stay deadline. Follow official passport, arrival and border-control requirements; do not assume that the reverse route is visa-free.
ColombiaCO · Americas
Visa exemption
Recorded stay90 days
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
ComorosKM · Africa
Visa on arrival
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
Congo - BrazzavilleCG · Africa
Visa required
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
Congo - KinshasaCD · Africa
Electronic visa
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Reference snapshot2026-06-14+
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
Reference information dated 14 June 2026. Reviewed official guidance takes priority where available. Confirm the current conditions before travelling.
Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
Reference information: Passport Index. Policy dates and official checks are shown separately.
Official entry guidance ↗Follow the vermilion torii paths and choose a walking distance that suits you. Keep shrine routes clear for worshippers and check the official visitor guidance.
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This photograph shows Fuji from the Hakone area. Clear views are weather-dependent; plan another activity rather than treating visibility as guaranteed.
Open official website ↗Ideas to try: ramen, sushi and regional set meals. Start with a small selection, check the menu price and explain any dietary needs before ordering.
Look for matcha, hojicha and coffee. Ask about sweetness, milk and serving size; keep drinking-water arrangements separate from tasting local drinks.
Areas to compare: Tokyo: Ueno or Shinjuku; Kyoto: near Kyoto Station. Check the exact address, walking access, room size, cancellation terms and late-arrival procedure before paying.
Use trains for city-to-city travel and rail, subway or buses locally. Compare individual tickets against any pass using your actual itinerary, not the pass name alone.
Choose the season for your specific region, not the destination name alone. Recheck local forecasts, closures and public-holiday demand shortly before departure; keep one indoor or low-effort alternative.
Save the official visitor and transport links offline before going out. Carry the documents needed for your trip securely, respect worship and residential spaces, and verify any requested payment through the official provider.
Start with one base and one main attraction per day. The places above are separate ideas, not a timed package: check the map and reserve transfer time before combining them. Leave the final day flexible for weather or transport changes.
Explore destination-specific reading and planning tools. Community guides and map services are not immigration authorities.
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Japan is listed in Asia. Its ISO travel-directory codes are JP / JPN. The map places Japan in its wider geographic setting. The international calling prefix is +81.
Reference facts, not a reviewed travel advisory. Maps are schematic; borders and entry permissions must be checked separately.
Official entry guidance ↗Website screenshot not yet capturedOfficial entry, visa or immigration resource. Start here to find application procedures and check which authority is responsible for your case. The linked website controls its own content; a directory listing is not a visa decision.
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Open official website ↗Choose your passport and adjust both arrival and departure dates. Residence, purpose and document type can change the result. The country list above is only a starting point.
The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes a short-stay exemption table with nationality-specific notes. An entry in that table does not make…
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Official-source watch, checked 7 September 2026. This note points to an existing official guide; it does not announce a new policy or effective date.
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