Visa rules by passportLast checked October 16, 2026
Do citizens of Indonesia need a visa for Japan?
IndonesiaJapanVisa requiredNationals of Indonesia need a visa for short stays in Japan.
- Note
- Visa-free for 15 days only if the ICAO ePassport has been pre-registered with a Japanese mission in Indonesia (valid 3 years); otherwise visa required (JAPAN eVISA available to residents of Indonesia).
Diaspora: about 157,343 people born in Indonesia live there (UN DESA 2024).
The visa route
Short-term stay visa (tourism, business, visiting relatives), including the JAPAN eVISA for tourismJapan's short-term stay visa covers visits of up to 90 days for tourism, business meetings or visiting friends and relatives, with no paid work. Nationals of 74 countries and regions do not need a visa for short stays. Everyone else applies to the Japanese embassy or consulate covering where they live, through an accredited agency or visa centre where the embassy requires it, or online through the JAPAN eVISA system if they live in one of the listed countries or regions and travel for tourism.Requirements and documentsAnother passport?
Rules depend on the passport you travel on. Visas or residence elsewhere can open easier entry.
Official sources
Rules change: check the official page before you travel.
General information from official sources, not legal advice.