Japan (PR) visiting Spain (Schengen) — pick your passport

Permanent residency in Japan lets you re-enter Japan, but it does not by itself grant visa-free entry to other countries. The visa rules for your trip to Spain (Schengen) are determined by the passport you hold — not your PR status. Pick your country of citizenship below to see accurate requirements.

Pick the passport you'll travel on

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japan → spain (schengen)

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singapore → spain (schengen)

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germany → spain (schengen)

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south korea → spain (schengen)

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finland → spain (schengen)

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united states → spain (schengen)

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united kingdom → spain (schengen)

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china → spain (schengen)

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hong kong → spain (schengen)

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taiwan → spain (schengen)

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india → spain (schengen)

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philippines → spain (schengen)

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Notes for permanent residents

You travel on the passport of your country of citizenship — your Japan (PR) card is not a travel document for entry to Spain (Schengen).
Carry your PR card on the return trip — it's required to re-enter Japan.
Some destinations recognize PR status in narrow cases (e.g., transit, visa-on-arrival eligibility). Check the destination's official source for confirmation.