Up to 90 days total within any rolling 180-day period. The limit is cumulative across all entries.

🇯🇵JAPAN

🇹🇷TÜRKIYEJP-TR

Do Japan passport holders need a visa to visit Türkiye?

Q: Do I need to apply for the Turkish e-Visa?

No. Japan is not on Türkiye's e-Visa eligibility list precisely because Japanese citizens are visa-exempt and do not need one.

Q: What passport validity is required?

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your date of arrival in Türkiye.

Q: What if I want to stay longer than 90 days?

You must obtain a longer-stay visa from a Turkish mission before travel, or apply for a residence permit from the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management in Türkiye.

Q: Will I be asked for documents at the border?

Officers may request proof of onward travel, accommodation, and sufficient funds, so keep these handy even though no visa is required.

No visa needed. Japanese ordinary passport holders can enter Türkiye visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Japanese ordinary passport holders enjoy visa-free entry to Türkiye for tourism and short visits. Under Türkiye's visa-exemption policy, you may stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period without any visa or e-visa. Türkiye's e-Visa system does not list Japan, precisely because Japanese citizens are visa-exempt and do not need one. The only firm requirements are a passport valid at least 6 months from your date of arrival and proof of onward travel and sufficient funds if asked at the border. The 90-in-180 cap is cumulative across all visits, so frequent travelers should track their total days. Stays beyond 90 days, or travel for work, study, or long-term residence, require a separate visa or residence permit obtained in advance.

VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

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.

Japan (PR)Living in Japan as a permanent resident? See PR-specific guidance→

/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Visa-free (visa exemption)

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days per 180-day period

per entry

Entries

Multiple entries permitted within the 90/180 limit

from issue date

Visa fee

JPY 0 (no fee)

consular fee only

Processing time

None — entry on arrival

standard track

Validity

Passport valid at least 6 months from arrival

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm your passport validity

Ensure your Japanese ordinary passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of arrival in Türkiye. Türkiye recommends validity covering 60 days past your intended departure.

· 6 months validity

/02

Book travel and accommodation

Arrange your flights and lodging. Border officers may ask for proof of onward or return travel and confirmed accommodation, so keep these accessible.

· Onward ticket· Hotel booking

/03

Prepare supporting documents

Have evidence of sufficient funds for your stay and travel/health insurance recommended. No visa application is required for stays up to 90 days.

· Proof of funds· No application

/04

Track your 90/180 day allowance

Count days from previous visits in the last 180 days. The 90-day limit is cumulative across all entries, not reset by leaving and re-entering.

· 90/180 rule

/05

Arrive and clear immigration

Present your passport at a Turkish port of entry. The visa exemption is granted automatically — no e-visa or stamp purchase needed for Japanese ordinary passports.

· Entry on arrival

/06

Extend or change status if needed

For stays over 90 days, work, or study, apply for the appropriate visa at a Turkish mission before travel or a residence permit from the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management in Türkiye.

· Long stays· Residence permit

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

8 items

Personalized checklist

0 / 8 complete

Japanese ordinary passport valid 6+ months from arrival

required

At least one blank passport page for entry stamp

required

Return or onward flight ticket

recommended

Proof of accommodation (hotel or host details)

recommended

Proof of sufficient funds for the stay

recommended

Travel/health insurance covering Türkiye

recommended

Record of days used in the current 180-day window

recommended

No visa or e-visa application (not required for Japan)

optional

Track your progress · save & email a copy

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Tourist visa feeJPY 0Not applicable — Japan is visa-exempt

e-Visa feeJPY 0Not applicable — Japan is not on the e-Visa eligibility list

Entry stamp / border feeJPY 0No fee charged on arrival for visa-exempt nationals

Total estimateJPY 0 — JPY 0incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa-free entry on arrival

Immediate at border

No prior application; immigration grants the 90-day exemption upon entry for Japanese ordinary passport holders.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Bilateral visa-exemption agreement

Türkiye exempts Japanese ordinary and official passport holders from visas for stays up to 90 days.

High

/02

Tourism and short visits

Sightseeing, family visits, and short business trips fall within the visa-free scope.

High

/03

Transit travelers

Short stopovers in Türkiye are covered by the same visa-free allowance.

Medium

/04

Frequent regional travelers

Those combining Türkiye with other trips benefit from multiple entries within the 90/180 window.

Medium

/05

Long stays or non-tourism purposes

Stays beyond 90 days or for work/study require a visa or residence permit, not visa-free entry.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30

Japan to Türkiye route verified

Confirmed via the Turkish MFA and e-Visa portals that Japanese ordinary passport holders remain visa-free for up to 90 days per 180-day period; Japan is not on the e-Visa list because it is visa-exempt. No recent policy change.

/09 — The questions