Do French citizens need a visa for Japan?

What France passport holders need to do

1. Check your passport validity. Many countries ask for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
2. Be ready to show a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and proof of funds at the border.
3. Leave before the permitted stay ends. Working or studying usually needs a different visa.

France is one of 71 passports in the “visa-free” group for Japan. See the full Japan visa requirements for every passport.

Other easy destinations in Asia for France passport holders

Japan is one of 127 destinations in the “visa-free” group for the France passport, which ranks #3 worldwide with a mobility score of 165. Of 50 destinations in Asia, 41 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

Destination	Requirement	Max stay
Armenia	Visa-free	180 days
Brunei	Visa-free	90 days
China	Visa-free	30 days
Georgia	Visa-free	360 days
Hong Kong	Visa-free	90 days
Israel	Visa-free	90 days
Japan	Visa-free	90 days
Kazakhstan	Visa-free	30 days
Kyrgyzstan	Visa-free	60 days
Macau	Visa-free	90 days
Malaysia	Visa-free	90 days
Mongolia	Visa-free	30 days

All visa-free countries for the France passport

Japan visa requirements for other passports

• United States Visa-free
• United Kingdom Visa-free
• India e-Visa
• Philippines Visa required
• Nigeria Visa required
• Pakistan Visa required
• Canada Visa-free
• Australia Visa-free
• China e-Visa
• Germany Visa-free