to · France passport to Japan
Do French citizens need a visa for Japan?
No — visa-free for 90 days
How long you can stay
90 days
Without a visa
Requirements
What you’ll need
- 01Passport valid for duration of stay (no 6-month buffer rule)
- 02Return or onward ticket
- 03Proof of funds / accommodation may be spot-checked at immigration
Notes
France is on Japan's 71-nation visa-exempt list. 90-day single-entry tourist stay — cannot be extended in-country; must leave Japan and re-enter for another 90 days. Bilateral visa-exemption agreement dates to 1955, renewed repeatedly.
Source of truth
Verify before you book
Official source ↗
Japan MOFA — visa-exempt countries
Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs
https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/short/novisa.html
Last verified April 22, 2026. Visa rules can change — we recommend confirming with the official source within 2 weeks of booking flights.
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