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Japan visa for Swiss citizens

Visa-free up to 90 days

Japan admits Swiss 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 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ch.emb-japan.go.jp

For longer stays: study, work and residence

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Japanese citizens travelling to Switzerland

JapanSwitzerland Visa-free, 90 days Switzerland 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 Switzerland 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 Swiss citizens can stay in Japan

Swiss citizens may stay in Japan for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Japan.

Japanese citizens travelling to Switzerland

Japanese citizens can visit Switzerland without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Switzerland and Japan.

Frequently asked questions

Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Japan?

Japan admits Swiss citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can Swiss citizens stay in Japan?

Swiss citizens can stay in Japan for up to 90 days.

Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Switzerland?

Japanese citizens can visit Switzerland without a visa for up to 90 days.

Can Swiss citizens enter Japan visa-free?

Yes, Swiss 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.