Germany
Japan
Japan visa for German citizens
Entry requirement
Japan admits German citizens without a visa for stays of 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 de.emb-japan.go.jp
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Japanese citizens travelling to Germany
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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 Germany 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long German citizens can stay in Japan
German citizens may stay in Japan for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Japan.
Japanese citizens travelling to Germany
No visa is needed by Japanese citizens for Germany, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Germany and Japan.
Frequently asked questions
Do German citizens need a visa for Japan?
Japan admits German citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can German citizens stay in Japan?
German citizens can stay in Japan for up to 90 days.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Germany?
No visa is needed by Japanese citizens for Germany, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can German citizens enter Japan visa-free?
Yes, German 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.