How long can you stay in Japan?
Japan is one of the most visa-friendly destinations in the world for Western passport holders. Most nationalities get 90 days visa-free on arrival, per entry — meaning you can technically leave and come back for another 90 days, though immigration officers will start asking questions.
For 10 of the 11 passports we cover. Check yours below.
By passport
| Passport | Visa-free stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | 90 days per entry | — |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 90 days per entry | — |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 90 days per entry | — |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 90 days per entry | — |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 90 days per entry | — |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | 90 days per entry | — |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | 90 days per entry | — |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 90 days per entry | — |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | 90 days per entry | — |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | 90 days per entry | — |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | Visa required | — |
How the days count
- Arrive in Japan on 1 June — that's day 1 (entry and exit days both count).
- Your last legal day is 29 August (day 90).
- Each entry gets its own allowance, but repeated back-to-back entries ("border runs") can get you refused at the border.
Good to know
- 90 days per entry for most nationalities
- No advance authorization required
- Per-entry resets — leave and re-enter for fresh days
Staying longer
Longer stays require a visa: working holiday (for some nationalities under 30), engineer/specialist in humanities/international services visa, designated activities visa (digital nomad — 6 months for high earners), or student visa.
If you overstay
Overstaying — even by a day or two — can mean fines, detention, deportation and a ban on coming back, and it can follow you on future visa applications. Penalties vary by country and by case, so confirm the current rules with the official source below.
Questions people ask
How long can Americans stay in Japan?
Americans can stay in Japan for up to 90 days per entry without a visa.
How long can British citizens stay in Japan?
British citizens can stay in Japan for up to 90 days per entry without a visa.
How long can Canadians stay in Japan?
Canadians can stay in Japan for up to 90 days per entry without a visa.
How long can Australians stay in Japan?
Australians can stay in Japan for up to 90 days per entry without a visa.
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Last verified against an official source: 2026-05-21.
Official source: www.mofa.go.jp
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