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Japan visa for French citizens
Entry requirement
French citizens can visit Japan without a visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at fr.emb-japan.go.jp
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Japanese citizens travelling to France
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Travel advice for Japan
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from France to Japan, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Japan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 14 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Japan (updated 28 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Japan (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long French citizens can stay in Japan
French citizens may stay in Japan for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Japan.
Japanese citizens travelling to France
France admits Japanese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between France and Japan.
Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Japan?
French citizens can visit Japan without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can French citizens stay in Japan?
French citizens can stay in Japan for up to 90 days.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for France?
France admits Japanese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can French citizens enter Japan visa-free?
Yes, French citizens can enter Japan without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.