Japan passport → Brazil
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Brazil?
Visa-free entry90 days
Japanese passport holders can visit Brazil without a visa for up to 90 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Brazil at a glance
- Capital
- Brasília
- Currency
- Brazilian real (BRL)
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Calling code
- +55
- Region
- South America
Brazil for other passports
- JapanVisa-free90 days
IndiaVisa required
United StateseVisa
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa-free90 days
Nearby in South America for Japanese passport holders
Common questions
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Brazil?
Japanese passport holders can visit Brazil without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Japanese citizens stay in Brazil?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Japanese citizens get a visa on arrival in Brazil?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Japanese citizens visit without a visa?
161 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Japan passport ranks #3 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Japanese citizens (edited 12 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Brazil before you travel.