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Can an Austrian traveller visit Japan?

Tourism visa requirements · See all destinations for Austrian travellers

Most Austrian travellers don't need a visa when heading to Japan for tourism.

The route most travellers use is the Japan short-stay visa-exemption (90 days). Stays go up to 90 days per visit.

The paperwork is straightforward — approval is likely if your documents are in order.

1 other route sit below if this one doesn't fit.

Straight from mofa.go.jp.

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Visa-freeTourism

Japan short-stay visa-exemption (90 days)

Max stay
90days
Processing
—
Fee
—
Difficulty10/10·Realism10/10
Why? ▾

Difficulty

Quick paperwork
10/10

Quick to obtain, light documentation, fast turnaround.

Why this score?
  • —Visa-free entry — no advance authorisation needed
  • -0.25Onward / return ticket required

Approval realism

Approval is likely
10/10

Most applicants with the right paperwork get approved.

What drives this score?
  • —No visa needed — entry is granted at the border given valid documents
Step-by-step checklist

Your application checklist

  1. 1

    Check your passport validity

    60+ days before

    Most countries require 0+ months of validity beyond your travel dates and at least one blank page. If it's close, renew before applying.

  2. 2

    Book refundable flight + accommodation

    30+ days before

    Use a refundable booking (or a free hold/itinerary service) until your visa is approved — embassies want to see real plans, but you don't want to lose the money on a refusal.

  3. 3

    On the day of travel

    day of travel

    Carry: passport (printed visa if applicable), onward ticket, proof of accommodation, proof of funds, travel insurance. Border officers retain discretion regardless of visa status.

Show full requirements, fees, and source
0Onward ticket required

What you need

  • Valid passport
  • Onward / return ticket
  • Visit must be tourism, business meetings, or visiting friends/family — no employment
View primary source (mofa.go.jp) →
Visa-freeTourism

Visa-free (90 days)

Max stay
90days
Processing
—
Fee
—
Apply on official sitemofa.go.jp
Difficulty10/10·Realism10/10
Why? ▾

Difficulty

Quick paperwork
10/10

Quick to obtain, light documentation, fast turnaround.

Why this score?
  • —Visa-free entry — no advance authorisation needed

Approval realism

Approval is likely
10/10

Most applicants with the right paperwork get approved.

What drives this score?
  • —No visa needed — entry is granted at the border given valid documents
Step-by-step checklist

Your application checklist

  1. 1

    Check your passport validity

    60+ days before

    Most countries require 6+ months of validity beyond your travel dates and at least one blank page. If it's close, renew before applying.

  2. 2

    On the day of travel

    day of travel

    Carry: passport (printed visa if applicable), onward ticket, proof of accommodation, proof of funds, travel insurance. Border officers retain discretion regardless of visa status.

Show full requirements, fees, and source
Passport valid 6+ months

What you need

  • Valid passport
  • Onward / return ticket
  • Proof of accommodation may be requested at the border
View primary source (mofa.go.jp) →

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Other visa types for this route

We also have data on these visa categories between AT and JP.

Business

3/10

Short-term Business Visa — Japan

1 option · See details

Transit

9/10

Shore Pass / Transit Without Visa — Japan

1 option · See details

Work

1/10

Specified Skilled Worker (i)

7 options · See details

Study

1/10

Student Visa (留学 Ryūgaku) — Japan

1 option · See details

Partner / Family

2/10

Spouse of Japanese National / Long-Term Resident — Japan

1 option · See details

Sources & references

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Where this page's data came from

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Who needs a visa for Japan?

Informational only. A valid visa permits entry subject to officer discretion at the border. Always verify with the destination's embassy or official source before travel, employment, or relocation.