United States
Japan
Japan visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
US 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 us.emb-japan.go.jp
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Japanese citizens travelling to the United States
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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.
For a trip from the United States 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long US citizens can stay in Japan
US citizens may stay in Japan for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Japan.
Japanese citizens travelling to the United States
Japanese citizens do not need a visa for the United States, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Japan?
US citizens do not need a visa for Japan: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can US citizens stay in Japan?
US citizens can stay in Japan for up to 90 days.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for the United States?
Japanese citizens do not need a visa for the United States, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Can US citizens enter Japan visa-free?
Yes, US 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.