Japan Passport Ranking: Visa-Free Countries and Visa Requirements

JapanThis country’s passport is ranked No. 13 globally.Last check:Last update:
Mobility Score173

How Do We Rank It?

passportreports.com's AI-supported ranking model ranks passports by mobility score, a metric that combines visa-free entry, visa on arrival, and electronic travel authorization access. When scores are tied, it first compares the number of visa-free destinations, then destinations accessible with electronic travel authorization, and finally visa-on-arrival destinations. Review the algorithm used in our methodology.

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Passport Mobility Over Time

Annual Mobility Score and global ranking history for this passport.

Mobility History Table
YearMobility ScoreGlobal Rank
202012916
202114724
202217216
202317517
202417515
202517411
202617313
Population
122,427,731(2026 est.)
Official language
No official language at national level; Japanese is de facto
Government type
Parliamentary constitutional monarchy
Continent
Asia
Capital
Tokyo
Currency
Japanese yen
Area
377,972 km²
Phone code
+81

Japan: Other Rankings

Welcoming rankWelcoming Countries
112th out of 199 countries
Form-of-Government RankingParliamentary Constitutional Monarchy
7th out of 25 countries
WTO Members RankingWTO Member Countries
23rd out of 159 countries
OECD RankingOECD Countries
20th out of 38 countries
G7 RankingG7 Countries
4th out of 7 countries
G20 RankingG20 Countries
4th out of 19 countries
APEC RankingAPEC Member Economies
3rd out of 21 countries

Key Destination Access

USAeTA

An electronic travel authorization is required before travel.

United KingdomeTA

An electronic travel authorization is required before travel.

CanadaeTA

An electronic travel authorization is required before travel.

Schengen AreaVisa-Free

Visa-free travel is available.

About Japan

Japan is an island nation in East Asia, consisting of four main islands and numerous smaller ones. It lies in the Pacific Ocean, east of the Korean Peninsula and across from the Sea of Japan. The landscape is predominantly mountainous, with active volcanoes such as Mount Fuji. Climates range from the snowy north of Hokkaido to the subtropical south of Okinawa.

Daily life in Japan harmonizes modern efficiency with deep-rooted traditions. Cities like Tokyo feature punctual public transport and vibrant districts blending commerce and culture. Traditional arts such as tea ceremony and calligraphy continue alongside futuristic innovations. Natural spaces, including bamboo groves and hot spring towns, offer quiet respites from urban pace.

Japan is a key economic partner in the East Asia region and the wider world. It engages actively in international trade and technological development. The country contributes to multilateral organizations and peacekeeping efforts. Its regional relationships are shaped by historical ties and contemporary economic interdependence.