Canadian passport · Japan
Do Canadians need a visa for Japan?
In brief
No. Canadian passport holders can visit Japan visa-free for up to 90 days.
Japan visa-free stay for Canadians: up to 90 days. Official rule. Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, checked .
Japan visa fee for Canadians: none for visa-free entry.
The period of stay granted upon landing permission will be "15 days" for Indonesia and Thailand, “30 days” for Brunei and Qatar, and "90 days" for other countries and regions.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Checked 1 Nov 2026Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of JapanVisas only at evisa.mofa.go.jpReport a change
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ContentsIn brief
At a glance
| Access | Visa-free · 90 days |
|---|---|
| Stay | Up to 90 days |
| Validity and entries | Not stated by the official source |
| Official fee | None for visa-free entry |
| Official processing | Nothing to apply for |
| Where to apply | Nothing to apply for to visit visa-freeOfficial site: evisa.mofa.go.jp |
Do Canadians need a visa for Japan?
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan lists Canada among the countries whose nationals can visit without a visa. Stay: 90 days.
“The period of stay granted upon landing permission will be "15 days" for Indonesia and Thailand, “30 days” for Brunei and Qatar, and "90 days" for other countries and regions.”
Conditions and exceptions
Canadians need no visa for short visits to Japan for tourism, business, visiting relatives or friends, or transit, as long as they do no paid work.
Nationals of visa-exempt countries/regions (including Canadians) visiting Japan for a short period of time for tourism, business, visiting relatives or acquaintances, passing through immigration on their way to a third country, etc. without being engaged in remunerated activities do not need a visa.
Embassy of Japan in Canada · checkedCanadians are given 90 days on arrival, the period Japan grants to most visa-exempt nationals.
North America ... Canada ... The period of stay granted upon landing permission will be "15 days" for Indonesia and Thailand, “30 days” for Brunei and Qatar, and "90 days" for other countries and regions.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan · checkedJapanese law does not require six months of passport validity: an ordinary Canadian passport only has to be valid when you enter, though airlines may have stricter rules.
My Canadian passport will expire within six months. Do I need to renew my passport? It is not necessary under Japanese immigration law. Your passport must be valid at the time of entry. Please note that airline company polices and restrictions may differ.
Embassy of Japan in Canada · checkedIn transit, Canadians need no visa even if they must pass through immigration, for example to change airports or stay overnight.
However, except for Nationals of visa-exempt countries/regions (including Canadians), if you have to go through the immigration process for whatever reason, such as to switch airports, pick up luggage and check in again, or to stay overnight for the next flight, a visa will be required.
Embassy of Japan in Canada · checkedNationals of visa-exempt countries aged 18 or over with savings of more than 30 million yen (with their spouse) can apply for a 'Long Stay for sightseeing and recreation' visa: 6 months, extendable to 1 year.
Period of stay ... 6 months. (However, maximum 1 year period will be granted if eligible individuals apply for the extension of period of stay to the Regional Immigration Bureau, Ministry of Justice, before the 6 month period of permitted stay is to expire.) ... Eligibility for Applicant ... Nationals and Citizens of visa waiver countries or regions and who meet all of the following requirements: Individual at the age of 18 years or older and has savings equivalent to more than 30 million Japanese yen owned by you and your spouse
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan · checked
How to apply from Canada
To visit visa-free for up to 90 days there is nothing to apply for: check the documents and entry checks below. For a longer stay or another purpose:
Canadians who do need a Japanese visa (for example for paid work) apply at the Embassy in Ottawa or the Consulate-General covering their province: Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto or Montreal.
Embassy of Japan in Canada · checked
Fee
Visa-free entry costs nothing.
Processing time
Nothing to apply for to visit visa-free for up to 90 days. For visas, the official sources we read state no processing time.
Documents and entry checks
What changed
- Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.
FAQ
Is Japan visa-free for Canadians now?
Yes: visa-free for up to 90 days. Checked on 31 Oct 2026 against the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.
How much does a Japan visa cost for Canadians?
Visa-free entry costs nothing.
Can I get a Japan visa in 7 days?
There is nothing to apply for to visit visa-free for up to 90 days. The official sources we read state no processing time.
Other trips on a Canadian passport
Sources
Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: entry rule and entry conditions
- Embassy of Japan in Canada: entry conditions
- Digital Agency of Japan (Visit Japan Web): documents
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: entry conditions
- Embassy of Japan in Canada: how to apply