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Japan visa requirements for Russia citizens

Updated 2026-07-04 · verified against the Passport Index dataset

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Visa required
Yes — Russia citizens need a visa for Japan.

Entry details

Holders of a Russia passport need a visa obtained in advance when visiting Japan. The Russia passport currently ranks #61 among the world's top 100 with 117 destinations accessible visa-free or with visa on arrival / eTA.

In the opposite direction: Japan citizens travelling to Russia — e-visa required.

🧳 Before you travel: Russia → 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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Visiting Japan on other passports

🇫🇷 France → Japan: Visa-free🇪🇸 Spain → Japan: Visa-free🇺🇸 United States → Japan: Visa-free🇮🇹 Italy → Japan: Visa-free🇹🇷 Turkey → Japan: Visa-free🇲🇽 Mexico → Japan: Visa-free

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