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Canada visa for Japanese citizens
Entry requirement
Japanese citizens do not need a visa for Canada, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Where to apply
- 9 missions
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at japan.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Electronic travel authorization (eTA)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per visit, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$7
- Processing time
- Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours
For the ETA, Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$7, and applications are made on canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours. Longest stay on the ETA: Usually up to 6 months per visit, as decided by the border officer.
Where to apply in Japan
- Embassy of Canada in Tokyo
3-38 Akasaka 7-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 107-8503
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- Honorary Consulate of Canada in Osaka
Fourth floor of the Osaka Castle Hotel, 1-1 Tenmabashikyomachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 540-0032
- Honorary Consulate of Canada in Hiroshima
c/o Hiroshima University of Economics, 5-37-1, Gion, Asaminami-ku, Hiroshima, Japan 731-0192
- Honorary Consulate of Canada in Fukuoka
c/o Kyushu Electric Power Co, Inc. 1-82 Watanabe-dori 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, Japan, 810-8720
Canadian citizens travelling to Japan
CanadaJapan Visa-free, 90 days Japan visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Japan to Canada, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Japanese citizens can stay in Canada
Japanese citizens may stay in Canada for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Canada.
How Japanese citizens apply
Japanese citizens apply for the ETA for Canada online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
Canadian citizens travelling to Japan
Canadian citizens do not need a visa for Japan: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Canada?
Japanese citizens do not need a visa for Canada, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
How long can Japanese citizens stay in Canada?
Japanese citizens can stay in Canada for up to 180 days with an ETA.
How much does the Canada ETA cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$7 for the ETA. Processing time: Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Japan?
Canadian citizens do not need a visa for Japan: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Japanese citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Japanese citizens need an ETA for Canada.
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.