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Do Indonesian citizens need a visa for Japan?

Passport Indonesia
Destination Japan

Indonesia passport holders can enter Japan without a visa for up to 15 days.

Answer Visa-free 15 days

No visa needed

Entry requirement
Visa-free
Maximum stay
15 days
Apply before travel
No
Last updated
February 2026

What Indonesia 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.

Indonesia 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 Indonesia passport holders

Japan is one of 45 destinations in the “visa-free” group for the Indonesia passport, which ranks #51 worldwide with a mobility score of 80. Of 49 destinations in Asia, 30 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

DestinationRequirementMax stay
Brunei Visa-free 14 days
Cambodia Visa-free 30 days
Hong Kong Visa-free 30 days
Iran Visa-free 15 days
Japan Visa-free 15 days
Kazakhstan Visa-free 30 days
Laos Visa-free 30 days
Macau Visa-free 30 days
Malaysia Visa-free 30 days
Myanmar Visa-free 14 days
Palestine Visa-free –
Philippines Visa-free 30 days

All visa-free countries for the Indonesia passport

Frequently asked questions

Do Indonesian citizens need a visa for Japan?

Indonesia passport holders can enter Japan without a visa for up to 15 days.

How long can Indonesia passport holders stay in Japan?

Up to 15 days without a visa.

Do Japan citizens need a visa for Indonesia?

Japan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Indonesia, so no application is needed before travelling.

Japan visa requirements for other passports

Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Japan before you book.