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Japan visa for Turkish citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Turkish citizens for Japan, 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 tr.emb-japan.go.jp
For longer stays: study, work and residence
- Student visa Maximum stay: Periods of stay up to 4 years and 3 months, matched to the course
- Work visa Maximum stay: 5 years, 3 years, 1 year or 3 months per grant, renewable without limit
- Skilled worker visa Maximum stay: 5 years for HSP (i); HSP (ii) is indefinite
- Job seeker visa Maximum stay: Up to 2 years in total
Japanese citizens travelling to Turkey
JapanTurkey Visa-free, 90 days Turkey 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 Turkey 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 Turkish citizens can stay in Japan
Turkish citizens may stay in Japan for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Japan.
Japanese citizens travelling to Turkey
Turkey admits Japanese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Turkey and Japan.
Frequently asked questions
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Japan?
No visa is needed by Turkish citizens for Japan, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Turkish citizens stay in Japan?
Turkish citizens can stay in Japan for up to 90 days.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Turkey?
Turkey admits Japanese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Turkish citizens enter Japan visa-free?
Yes, Turkish 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.