Japan passport → China
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for China?
Visa-free entry30 days
Japanese passport holders can visit China without a visa for up to 30 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.
China at a glance
- Capital
- Beijing
- Currency
- Chinese yuan (CNY)
- Languages
- Chinese
- Calling code
- +86
- Region
- Eastern Asia
China for other passports
- JapanVisa-free30 days
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa required
United KingdomVisa-free30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
CanadaVisa-free30 days
Nearby in Eastern Asia for Japanese passport holders
Hong KongVisa-free90 days
MacaoVisa-free90 days
MongoliaVisa-free30 days
TaiwanVisa-free90 days
South KoreaeTA90 days
North KoreaVisa required
Common questions
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for China?
Japanese passport holders can visit China without a visa for up to 30 days.
How long can Japanese citizens stay in China?
Up to 30 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Japanese citizens get a visa on arrival in China?
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 China before you travel.