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Japan visa for Indonesian citizens

Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) up to 15 days

Before flying to Japan, Indonesian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 15 days are allowed.

Maximum stay
15 days
Where to apply
5 missions

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at id.emb-japan.go.jp

Which Japan visa?

All visa types for Japan

Where to apply in Indonesia

All missions of Japan in Indonesia

Japanese citizens travelling to Indonesia

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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.

Indonesian citizens planning a trip to Japan can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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).

Good to know

How long Indonesian citizens can stay in Japan

Indonesian citizens may stay in Japan for up to 15 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Japan.

How Indonesian citizens apply

Indonesian citizens apply for the ETA for Japan online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.

Japanese citizens travelling to Indonesia

Indonesia issues Japanese citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Do Indonesian citizens need a visa for Japan?

Before flying to Japan, Indonesian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 15 days are allowed.

How long can Indonesian citizens stay in Japan?

Indonesian citizens can stay in Japan for up to 15 days with an ETA.

Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Indonesia?

Indonesia issues Japanese citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Can Indonesian citizens enter Japan visa-free?

No; Indonesian citizens need an ETA for Japan.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.