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Do Japanese citizens need a visa for France?
Visa-free · 90 days
No, stay up to 90 days.
Japanese passport holders can enter France without a visa for up to 90 days. You will normally still need a passport valid for at least 6 months, a return or onward ticket, and proof of accommodation and funds.
🇪🇺 France is in the Schengen Area. Your days count toward the 90 days in any 180 limit across all 29 Schengen countries. Track your days →
Before you go
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay, with blank pages
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation and sufficient funds
- Check vaccination and health entry rules
Last checked 2026-09-24. Rules can change without notice; confirm with the France embassy or official immigration website.
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🇦🇹 Austria🇨🇾 Cyprus🇳🇴 Norway🇬🇹 Guatemala🇸🇮 Slovenia🇰🇿 Kazakhstan🇨🇭 Switzerland🇱🇹 Lithuania🇰🇳 St. Kitts & Nevis🇲🇹 Malta🇦🇬 Antigua & Barbuda🇭🇳 Honduras
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