Do citizens of Canada need a visa for Japan?
Here's the current entry rule for Canada passport holders travelling to Japan — plus how long you can stay, how to apply, and the official source.
No visa needed for this destination.
Just bring a passport valid for your whole trip — no visa needed for short tourist stays.
Before you fly
Optional, but it makes immigration much faster.
Passport & health
UK Foreign Office · as of 2026-07-09
What Japan passport holders need in order to enter Canada.
For a connection without leaving the airside area, this passport needs no transit visa.
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For short tourist stays · data as of 2026-08-17 · always confirm with the official source.
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Frequently asked
Do Canada passport holders need a visa for Japan?
Visa-free — up to 90 days. No visa needed for this destination.
How long can Canada passport holders stay in Japan?
up to 90 days
How do citizens of Canada apply for Japan?
Just bring a passport valid for your whole trip — no visa needed for short tourist stays.
How long must a passport be valid to enter Japan?
Must be valid for the whole of your stay.
Do travellers need an arrival card for Japan?
Visit Japan Web — Optional, but it makes immigration much faster.
How many countries can Canada passport holders enter without a visa?
111 countries are visa-free for Canada passport holders. The passport page lists every one of them.
Do I need a transit visa if I am only changing planes?
For a connection without leaving the airside area, this passport needs no transit visa. Conditions: stay in the international transit area; the same airport, no airport change; the connection is on the same calendar day; one through booking, bags checked to the final destination.
Where else can Canada passport holders go?