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Do German citizens need a visa for Japan?

No. German citizens can enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days. The stay can be extended by up to 90 days.

EntryNo visa needed
Maximum stay90 days
ExtensionYes, up to 90 days
Multiple entriesAllowed

90 days on landing; extendable to 6 months total via Regional Immigration Services Bureau

Official information: https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html

Data last updated October 2026. Checked against official government immigration sources and reviewed on a rolling basis (sources). This is a planning reference, not legal or immigration advice. Entry rules change; confirm with official sources before you travel. VisaStay is independent and not affiliated with any government.

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Other destinations for Germany passport holders

Thailand · Indonesia · Vietnam · Malaysia · Philippines · South Korea · Singapore · United Arab Emirates · Turkey · Georgia · Portugal · Spain · Italy · France · United Kingdom · United States · Mexico · Colombia · Brazil

Other passports visiting Japan

United States · United Kingdom · Canada · Australia · France · India · China · Brazil