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Japan visa requirements for Germany citizens
Updated 2026-07-04 · verified against the Passport Index dataset
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Visa-free
Germany citizens do not need a visa for Japan for up to 90 days.
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Holders of a Germany passport do not need a visa when visiting Japan for up to 90 days. The Germany passport currently ranks #6 among the world's top 100 with 165 destinations accessible visa-free or with visa on arrival / eTA.
In the opposite direction: Japan citizens travelling to Germany — visa-free for up to 90 days.
🧳 Before you travel: Germany → Japan
🛡️ Travel insurance — medical + trip coverage, buy before departure📶 eSIM with data — internet the moment you land — no roaming✈️ Flights — compare fares across airlines🏨 Hotels — look for free-cancellation rates until the visa is approved
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