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# **Japan Passport Visa Free Countries & Global Ranking**

Last Updated : Nov 2, 2026

**Japan passport **

🇯🇵

Explore visa-free travel countries for Japan passport holders. Check global mobility ranking, visa on arrival destinations, and visa requirements worldwide.

## Japan passport details

It serves as a reliable form of identification, both domestically and internationally. It is an essential travel document that allows Japanese to travel abroad and provides them with the right to assistance from Japanese consular officials overseas. The Japanese passport is also a potent symbol of Japanese nationality and the rights and privileges this carries, including the right to live and work in Japan.

- **Passport validity** 10 years
- **Passport price** ¥10K
- **Bank Pages** 52
- **E-Passport** Available
- **Biometric** Available

[**Official Website**](https://www.passport.go.jp/)

## Japan passport ranking

The Japanese passport is ranked 14 in the world's Most Powerful passports, meaning it allows visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 173 countries worldwide. The strength of a passport is often measured by the travel freedom it provides its holders. The Japanese passport is considered one of the Most Powerful in the world.

**146**

visa free

**27**

visa on arrival

**42**

online visa

**23**

sticker visa

[**Travel Freedom**](https://visalist.io/japan/tourist) [**Transit Freedom**](https://visalist.io/japan/transit) [**Nomad Freedom**](https://visalist.io/japan/digital-nomad)

## How to apply for Japan passport

- **1****Eligibility Criteria** To apply for an Japan passport, you must be an Japan citizen, either by birth or naturalisation. Dual citizens are also eligible. If you are applying for a child, you must be their parent or guardian.
- **2****Gather documents** Gather all the necessary documents required for a Japan passport including birth certificate / citizenship and any other supporting documents.
- **3****Copy documents** Scan all documents and print a copy of them before hand. All documents that are not in the English language, must be translated and notarized.
- **4****Fill application** Fill the application form for Japanese passport.
- **5****Submit documents** After filling, providing the required documents and make the payment and submit your application for Japanese passport
- **6****Application processing** Wait for approval. Applicant(s) will be informed by email of successful application(s) for Japanese passport.
- **7****Receive passport** You will receive Japanese passport through mail, which allows you to live and work in Japanese.

## Japan visa advice

If you're considering exploring Japan beyond the usual transit spots, our comprehensive guide on Japan transit visa offers deeper insights and broader options for travelers of different nationalities. For those transiting through other countries en route to Japan, understanding Japan Transit Visa requirements is crucial to ensure a smooth journey.

## Frequently asked questions

## Countries to travel near Japan

[North Korea Passport](https://visalist.io/north-korea/passport)

[South Korea Passport](https://visalist.io/south-korea/passport)

[Taiwan Passport](https://visalist.io/taiwan/passport)

Disclaimer: The information on the site should be used as a guide only you are advised to contact your local official mission consulate embassy and ensure you have the latest information we take no responsibility

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