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Do Canada passport holders need a visa to visit Japan?

Canadians get 90 days visa-free in Japan (extendable to 6 months under the bilateral agreement); no JESTA yet — Visit Japan Web recommended. Canadian passport holders enjoy 90 days visa-free entry to Japan as tourists or for short business trips. Under the Canada-Japan bilateral visa-waiver agreement, Canadians can apply for an extension at a Tokyo Immigration Bureau office to reach a 6-month total stay. Japan has announced a JESTA (electronic travel authorization) for around 2030, but it is NOT active in 2026 — entry remains visa-free with passport and onward ticket. The free Visit Japan Web service (vjw-lp.digital.go.jp) digitizes immigration and customs declarations and is strongly recommended. Air Canada, ANA, and JAL serve YVR-HND/NRT and YYZ-NRT direct. Work, study, journalism, and longer stays require an appropriate visa class from a Japanese embassy or consulate.
VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-27
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-27
Visa type
Visa-free entry
Maximum stay
90 days per entry (extendable to 6 months)
per entry
Entries
Multiple entries allowed
from issue date
Visa fee
Free
consular fee only
Processing time
On arrival
standard track
Validity
Passport valid for stay duration
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Check passport validity
Canadian passport valid for the duration of stay (Japan does not impose 6-month rule for visa-free). 1 blank page.
· valid for stay
/02
Complete Visit Japan Web
Pre-register at vjw-lp.digital.go.jp for immigration QR + customs QR; saves time at airport.
· VJW QR recommended
/03
Book onward/return ticket
Confirmed ticket out of Japan within 90 days; airlines may deny boarding without one.
· onward ticket
/04
Arrive at NRT/HND/KIX/NGO
Use e-Gate (eligible) or counters. 90-day Temporary Visitor landing permission issued.
· 90-day stamp
/05
Track your stay
Note the 90-day expiry; Japan immigration is strict on overstays.
· check stamp date
/06
Extend or exit
Canadians can apply for 90-day extension at Immigration Bureau (JPY 4,000). Exit otherwise.
· bilateral extension
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

6 items
Personalized checklist
0 / 6 complete
Canadian passport
Valid for stay, 1 blank page
Visit Japan Web QR codes
Pre-register at vjw-lp.digital.go.jp
Return/onward ticket
Confirmed flight out within 90 days
Accommodation details
Hotel or host address
Sufficient funds
CAD 100-200/day recommended
Travel insurance
Recommended though not required
Track your progress · save & email a copy
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Visa-free entryFreeUp to 90 days on arrival
Extension (Canada bilateral)JPY 4,000 (~CAD 38)Additional 90 days at Immigration Bureau; bring funds proof
Visit Japan WebFreeOptional but speeds up immigration and customs
Working Holiday visaFree at embassyCanadians 18-30 qualify; 1-year stay with work allowed
Work visaJPY 4,000-6,000Sponsored Certificate of Eligibility; multi-month process
Overstay penaltyJPY 200,000-3,000,000Plus deportation and 5-10 year re-entry ban
Total estimateCAD 0 — CAD 0incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa-free arrival
On arrival
No pre-authorization required in 2026. JESTA planned for ~2030.
Visit Japan Web
Minutes online
Free; provides QR codes for immigration + customs.
Extension request
1-2 weeks at Immigration
Canada bilateral allows additional 90 days; apply before stamp expires.
Working Holiday visa
4-6 weeks
At Japanese embassy in Ottawa/Vancouver/Toronto.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
No onward ticket
Airlines may deny boarding; CIQ can refuse entry.
Low
/02
Visa-run pattern
Repeated short exits to qualify for new 90-day stamp raise suspicion.
Medium
/03
Insufficient funds shown
Officers may request proof of accommodation and funds.
Low
/04
Overstay
Heavy fines plus 5-10 year re-entry ban.
Low
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Customs
Declare cash over JPY 1,000,000 equivalent and avoid bringing restricted fresh food, meat, plants, or controlled medicines.
/02
Immigration
Fingerprints and a photo are normally collected on arrival. Visit Japan Web can speed up immigration and customs forms.
/03
Connectivity
Tourist SIMs, eSIMs, and pocket WiFi rentals are widely available at Narita, Haneda, Kansai, and major city pickup points.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-05-27
Canada to Japan route verified
Confirmed 90-day visa-free + bilateral extension for Canadian citizens.
2025-04-15 · major
JESTA announced for 2030
Japan plans electronic travel authorization; not active in 2026.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Canadians need a visa for Japan?—
No - up to 90 days visa-free. Canada-Japan bilateral allows extension to 6 months total.
Is there a JESTA in 2026?+
What is Visit Japan Web?+
How long can I stay?+
Direct flights from Canada?+
Can I work on visa-free entry?+
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