Do Canadians need a visa for Japan?

No, not for tourist stays of up to 90 days. Japan lists Canada in its visa exemption arrangements, and the Government of Canada confirms no tourist visa is needed.

What can Japanese border officers ask me to show?

According to the Government of Canada, you may be asked for a return or onward ticket, confirmed accommodation and proof of sufficient funds.

How long must my Canadian passport be valid?

For the expected duration of your stay in Japan, according to the Government of Canada.

Do I need JESTA to visit Japan?

Not today. Japan's Immigration Services Agency aims to introduce JESTA in fiscal year 2028. The launch date and fee have not been announced.

Japan visa for Canadians: do you need one?

No, Canadians do not need a tourist visa for Japan for stays of up to 90 days. Bring a passport valid for your whole stay and be ready to show a return ticket, where you are staying and enough money for the trip. Do not overstay: Canada warns it is a criminal offence.

Checked against official government sources on 27 October 2026.

Visa for a tourist visit: Not needed
How long you can stay: 90 days
Arrival form: Visit Japan Web (online immigration and customs procedures)

How to fill in the Visit Japan Web, step by step

Visa rules for a tourist visit

Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists Canada in its visa exemption arrangements. The Government of Canada's travel advice (last updated 26 October 2026) confirms that Canadians do not need a tourist visa for stays of up to 90 days.

There is currently no electronic travel authorisation to apply for before you fly.

How long you can stay

You can stay up to 90 days. The Government of Canada warns that staying beyond the 90-day tourist visa-free limit is a criminal offence.

The official sources we checked do not describe an extension for Canadians, so plan your trip to fit within 90 days.

What to have ready

A passport valid for the expected duration of your stay in Japan.
A return or onward ticket, which you may be asked to show.
Confirmed accommodation details.
Proof of sufficient funds for your stay.
No visa fee. Japan's International Tourist Tax of JPY 3,000 is charged when you leave and is usually included in your ticket price.

The arrival form

Visit Japan Web, the free official online service for immigration and customs procedures, is optional: you do not have to register to enter Japan. If you want to use it, our separate Visit Japan Web page explains how it works and how to avoid fake sites.

Recent and upcoming changes

1 July 2026: Japan's International Tourist Tax rose from JPY 1,000 to JPY 3,000 per departure. The JPY 1,000 rate still applies to eligible tickets issued on or before 30 June 2026, and infants under 2 are exempt (Japan Tourism Agency and National Tax Agency).
JESTA: Japan passed a law creating JESTA, an electronic travel authorisation, on 29 May 2026. The Immigration Services Agency aims to introduce it in fiscal year 2028 (the law requires it to start by 31 March 2029), ahead of the original plan for 2030. No launch date or fee has been announced, and nothing is needed before you travel today.

Common questions

Do Canadians need a visa for Japan?: No, not for tourist stays of up to 90 days. Japan lists Canada in its visa exemption arrangements, and the Government of Canada confirms no tourist visa is needed.
What can Japanese border officers ask me to show?: According to the Government of Canada, you may be asked for a return or onward ticket, confirmed accommodation and proof of sufficient funds.
What happens if I stay in Japan longer than 90 days?: The Government of Canada warns that overstaying the 90-day tourist visa-free limit is a criminal offence. The official sources we checked do not describe an extension for Canadians.
How long must my Canadian passport be valid?: For the expected duration of your stay in Japan, according to the Government of Canada.
Do I need JESTA to visit Japan?: Not today. Japan's Immigration Services Agency aims to introduce JESTA in fiscal year 2028. The launch date and fee have not been announced.

Entry rules can change at short notice, and the border officer makes the final decision. Before you travel, check Japan's official immigration website or your own government's travel advice.

Official sources

Every fact on this page comes from these government pages and official travel advice.