Germany to Japan: Visa-Free 90 Days, Extendable to 6 Months (2026)
Germany passport holders do not need a visa to enter Japan for short-term stays of up to 90 days (tourism, business meetings, transit).
Last verified: Source last changed: Source: MOFA
Germany
Visa-freeMaximum stay: 90 days
Required documents
- Valid passport
- Return or onward ticket (recommended)
Information is based on publicly available data as of 2026-09-05. Always confirm with the nearest Japanese embassy/consulate before travel.
Conditions on this exemption
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs attaches the following conditions to the visa exemption for Germany. Quoted from the official source.
For nationals of those countries with visa exemptions permitting stays of up to 6 months under the bilateral visa exemption arrangements, those who wish to stay in Japan for more than 90 days are required to apply for an extension of the period of stay to the Ministry of Justice (Regional Immigration Bureau) before the period of permitted stay is to expire.
Quoted verbatim from MOFA. Where the wording is ambiguous, the official page takes precedence. Official application link →
Where Germany nationals apply
Applications are handled by the Japanese diplomatic mission with jurisdiction over your place of residence. These are the missions in Germany:
- Embassy of Japan↗
- Consulate-General in Duesseldorf↗
- Consulate-General in Frankfurt↗
- Consulate-General in Hamburg↗
- Consulate-General in Muenchen↗
Address and telephone
Embassy of Japan in Germany, Hiroshimastrasse 6, 10785 Berlin, Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Tel:(49-30)210940 Consulate-General of Japan in Duesseldorf, Breite Straße 27, 40213 Düsseldorf, Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Tel:(49-211)164820 Consulate-General of Japan in Hamburg, Domstraße 19, 20095 Hamburg, Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Tel:(49-40)3330170 Consulate-General of Japan in Frankfurt, Japanisches Generalkonsulat, MesseTurm 34. OG, Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage 49, 60327 Frankfurt am Main Bundesrepublik Deutschalnd. Tel:(49-69)2385730 Consulate-General of Japan in München, Friedenstraße 6, 81671 München, Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Tel:(49-89)4176040Jurisdiction varies by prefecture/region of residence — confirm with the mission before applying.
Mission list from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan →
Other routes for Germany nationals
Beyond short-term entry, Germany passport holders may also be eligible for these residence routes.
Frequently asked questions
- How long can a Germany passport holder stay in Japan without a visa?
- Germany passport holders can stay in Japan for up to 90 days without a visa for short-term stays such as tourism.
- Are there any conditions on the visa exemption for Germany?
- For nationals of those countries with visa exemptions permitting stays of up to 6 months under the bilateral visa exemption arrangements, those who wish to stay in Japan for more than 90 days are required to apply for an extension of the period of stay to the Ministry of Justice (Regional Immigration Bureau) before the period of permitted stay is to expire.
- Can I extend my visa-free stay in Japan?
- In general, visa-free stays cannot be extended, but exceptions exist for some countries covered by bilateral agreements. Contact a Regional Immigration Bureau before your permitted stay expires.
- Can I work remotely on a visa-free stay?
- Short-term visa-free stays do not permit employment in Japan. For remote work, consider the Digital Nomad visa.