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Japan visa for Italian citizens
Entry requirement
Italian citizens do not need a visa for Japan: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at it.emb-japan.go.jp
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Japanese citizens travelling to Italy
JapanItaly Visa-free, 90 days Italy visa for citizens of Japan
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 Italy 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).
Good to know
How long Italian citizens can stay in Japan
Italian citizens may stay in Japan for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Japan.
Japanese citizens travelling to Italy
Italy admits Japanese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Italy and Japan.
Frequently asked questions
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Japan?
Italian citizens do not need a visa for Japan: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Italian citizens stay in Japan?
Italian citizens can stay in Japan for up to 90 days.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Italy?
Italy admits Japanese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Italian citizens enter Japan visa-free?
Yes, Italian citizens can enter Japan without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.