Japan visa for citizens of the Netherlands
Citizens of the Netherlands can visit Japan without a visa for up to 90 days (90 days per entry).
With a passport of the Netherlands
Visa free, 90 days
90 days per entry
AT, DE, IE, LI, MX, CH, GB may extend to 6 months in Japan. HK: HKSAR or BN(O) passport with HK right of abode. MO: MSAR passport. TW: passport with personal ID number. UY: old passport format only (see exceptions).
Where can I travel?
Every destination for citizens of the NetherlandsBy purpose of the trip
| Purpose | What you need |
|---|---|
| Tourism | Visa exemption (Temporary Visitor landing permission), 90 days |
| Business | Visa exemption (Temporary Visitor landing permission), 90 days |
| Family visit | Visa exemption (Temporary Visitor landing permission), 90 days |
| Study | Visa free, 90 days |
| Work | Visa free, 90 days |
| Transit | Visa exemption (Temporary Visitor landing permission), 90 days |
Ways into Japan
- Official fee
- Free
- Stay
- 90 days for most; 30 days Brunei and Qatar; 15 days Indonesia and Thailand
- Processing
- granted at the port of entry
- Interview
- No
Check before you travel
- Colombia: MOFA table (1 Sep 2025) omits Colombia while keeping Note 10 advising a visa; exact legal status (suspended exemption vs advisory) not stated.
- Exact eVISA and embassy fee per nationality varies; 15,000 JPY is the general single-entry amount from 1 July 2026.
- JESTA (planned electronic travel authorisation) not shown as live on MOFA pages checked on 2026-11-04.
Questions
Do citizens of the Netherlands need a visa for Japan?
Citizens of the Netherlands can visit Japan without a visa for up to 90 days (90 days per entry).
How much does it cost?
Visa exemption (Temporary Visitor landing permission): Free. This is the official government fee; prices can change, so check the official site before you pay.
Can Sroky apply for me?
Not for this trip yet. Apply on the official site: https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/short/novisa.html.
Can I study or work in Japan on this?
Study and work need their own permission; see the official site.
Japan for other passports
Where else can citizens of the Netherlands go
Azerbaijan
Australia
Canada
China
Egypt
Georgia
India
Indonesia
Kazakhstan
Malaysia
Oman
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
South Korea
Sri Lanka
Official sources
Checked on November 4, 2026
- MOFA Exemption of Visa (Short-Term Stay), 1 Sep 2025
- MOFA VISA overview, 24 Jun 2026
- MOFA Visa Fees, 24 Jun 2026
- JAPAN eVISA
Sroky is a private company and is not part of any government. The destination decides on every entry. Rules change: the official source always applies.