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🇯🇵 Japan Visa Requirements from 🇩🇪 Germany

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Visa Information

Visa Type

Visa-Free

Difficulty Level

Easy

Maximum Stay Duration

90 days

Requirements

  • 1.Valid German passport (valid for the entire period of intended stay)
  • 2.Confirmed onward/return ticket
  • 3.Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
  • 4.Proof of accommodation (e.g., hotel booking)
  • 5.Purpose of visit must be tourism, business, visiting friends/relatives, or other short-term, non-remunerated activities.

Important Notes

German citizens can enter Japan for short-term stays (up to 90 days) without a visa. This applies to tourism, business meetings, visiting friends or relatives, and other non-remunerated activities. For stays longer than 90 days or for purposes such as work, study, or long-term residence, a visa is required and must be obtained in advance from a Japanese embassy or consulate.

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