How long can a United States passport holder stay in Japan without a visa?

United States 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 United States?

No. United States passport holders are covered by the standard visa exemption with no additional passport or registration requirements. A passport valid for the stay is sufficient.

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.

United States to Japan: No Visa Needed, Visa-Free 90 Days (2026)

United States 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: 2026-09-05Source last changed: 2026-04-14Source: MOFA

United States

Visa-free

Maximum stay: 90 days

Required documents

Valid passport
Return or onward ticket (recommended)

Official application link →

Information is based on publicly available data as of 2026-09-05. Always confirm with the nearest Japanese embassy/consulate before travel.

Where United States nationals apply

Applications are handled by the Japanese diplomatic mission with jurisdiction over your place of residence. These are the missions in United States:

Address and telephone

Embassy of Japan in United States of America, 2520 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.,Washington D.C., 20008-2869, U.S.A. Tel:(1-202)238-6700 Consular Office of Japan in Anchorage, 3601 C Street, Suite 1300, Anchorage, Alaska 99503, U.S.A. Tel:(1-907)562-8424 Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta, 3438 Peachtree Road, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326, U.S.A. Tel:(1-404)240-4300 Consulate-General of Japan in Boston, 100 High Street, 6th Floor, Boston, Massachusetts 02110, U.S.A. Tel:(1-617)973-9772~4 Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago, Olympia Centre, Suite 1100, 737, North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60611, U.S.A. Tel:(1-312)280-0400 Consulate-General of Japan in Denver, 1225 17th Street, Suite3000 Denver, CO 80202, U.S.A. Tel:(1-303)534-1151 Consulate-General of Japan in Detroit, 400 Renaissance Center, Suite 1600, Detroit, Michigan 48243, U.S.A. Tel:(1-313)567-0120, 0179 Consulate-General of Japan in Hagåtña, Suite 604, Guam International Trade Center Building, 590 South Marine Corps Drive Tamuning, Guam, 96913, U.S.A. (P.O. Box AG, Hagatna, Guam 96932, U.S.A.) Tel:(1-671)646-1290, 646-5220 Consulate-General of Japan in Honolulu, 1742 Nuuanu Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817-3201, U.S.A. Tel:(1-808)543-3111 Consulate-General of Japan in Houston, 2 Houston Center, Suite 3000, 909 Fannin Street, Houston, Texas 77010, U.S.A. Tel:(1-713)652-2977 Consulate-General of Japan in Los Angeles, 350 South Grand Avenue, Suite 1700, Los Angeles, California 90071, U.S.A. Tel:(1-213)617-6700 Consulate-General of Japan in Miami, Brickell City Tower, Suite 3200, 80 S.W.8th Street, Miami, Florida 33130, U.S.A. Tel:(1-305)530-9090 Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville, 1801 West End Avenue, Suite 900, Nashville, TN 37203, U.S.A. Tel:(1-615)340-4300 Consulate-General of Japan in New York, 299 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10171, U.S.A. Tel:(1-212)371-8222 Consular Office of Japan in Portland, 2700 Wells Fargo Center, 1300 S.W., 5th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97201, U.S.A. Tel:(1-503)221-1811 Consular Office of Japan in Saipan, 2nd floor, Bank of Hawaii Bldg, Puerto Rico,Saipan, MP96950, U.S.A. (P.O.Box 500407 Main Post Office, Saipan, MP 96950-0407, U.S.A.) Tel:(1-670)323-7201, 7202 Consulate-General of Japan in San Francisco, 275 Battery Street Suite2100, San Francisco, California, United States of America 94111 Tel:(1-415)780-6000 Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle, 701 Pike St., Suites 1000, Seattle, WA 98101 Tel:(1-206)682-9107~10

Jurisdiction 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 United States nationals

Beyond short-term entry, United States passport holders may also be eligible for these residence routes.

Digital Nomad visa

United States is on the eligible list for the Designated Activities (Digital Nomad) visa.

Up to 180 days · annual income of ¥10,000,000 or more required

See details →

Frequently asked questions

How long can a United States passport holder stay in Japan without a visa?: United States 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 United States?: No. United States passport holders are covered by the standard visa exemption with no additional passport or registration requirements. A passport valid for the stay is sufficient.
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.

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