Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Japan?
No visa needed. Canadian citizens get up to 90 days in Japan visa-free — nothing to apply for before you fly. Status per the Passport Index snapshot of 12 January 2025.
Entry rules at a glance
One corridor, one row of data — this is what the 12 January 2025 snapshot records for a CA passport at the Japan border.
| ENTRY REQUIREMENT | NONE — VISA-FREE |
|---|---|
| MAX STAY | 90 DAYS |
| HOW YOU ENTER | PASSPORT STAMP ON ARRIVAL |
| EXTENSIONS | VARIES — CONFIRM VIA MOFA.GO.JP |
| DATA SNAPSHOT | PASSPORT INDEX · 2025-01-12 |
Same border, four passports
| Passport | Entry | Max stay | Briefing |
|---|---|---|---|
| US PASSPORT | NONE — VISA-FREE | 90 DAYS | VIEW → |
| UK PASSPORT | NONE — VISA-FREE | 90 DAYS | VIEW → |
| CA PASSPORT | NONE — VISA-FREE | 90 DAYS | THIS PAGE |
| AU PASSPORT | NONE — VISA-FREE | 90 DAYS | VIEW → |
Official sources
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People also ask
How long can Canadian citizens stay in Japan without a visa?
90 days visa-free, as of the 12 January 2025 snapshot of the Passport Index dataset. Confirm current rules on mofa.go.jp before you commit to dates.
Can Canadian citizens extend a stay in Japan?
Sometimes — extension rules are set by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and change often. The Passport Index dataset covers entry status only, so verify current extension options directly on mofa.go.jp before relying on one.
Do I need an onward ticket to enter Japan?
Onward-ticket checks are common at check-in worldwide and vary by route and carrier. Verify current requirements for Japan on travel.gc.ca and with your airline before you fly.
What happens if Canadian citizens overstay in Japan?
This page's dataset covers entry status, not enforcement. In general, overstays risk fines and future refusals anywhere — get the corridor specifics from mofa.go.jp well before your window closes.
AS OF 2025-01-12 · PASSPORT INDEX SNAPSHOT · NOMAD DESK VISA MATRIX