Spain passport → Japan
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Japan?
Visa-free entry90 days
Spanish passport holders can visit Japan 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.
Japan at a glance
- Capital
- Tokyo
- Currency
- Japanese yen (JPY)
- Languages
- Japanese
- Calling code
- +81
- Region
- Eastern Asia
JP36.0°N · 138.0°EPhoto: Jordy Meow · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsJapan for other passports
- SpainVisa-free90 days
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Eastern Asia for Spanish passport holders
- ChinaVisa-free30 days
Hong KongVisa-free90 days
MacaoVisa-free90 days
MongoliaVisa-free30 days
South KoreaVisa-free90 days
TaiwanVisa-free90 days
North KoreaVisa required
Common questions
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Japan?
Spanish passport holders can visit Japan without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Spanish citizens stay in Japan?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Spanish citizens get a visa on arrival in Japan?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Spanish citizens visit without a visa?
157 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Spain passport ranks #7 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Spanish citizens (edited 12 Jun 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Japan before you travel.