Do Greek citizens need a visa for Japan?
No. Greek citizens do not need a visa for a short stay in Japan of up to 90 days. Greece is on the Japanese foreign ministry's list of 74 visa-exempt countries and regions, revised 1 September 2025. The stay cannot include paid work.
No visa for short stays
The rule for Greek passports
What the Japanese foreign ministry lists for Greece.
- Short-stay visa
- Not needed
- Visa-free stay
- 90 days
- Japanese missions
- 1
- Visa for a short stay
- Not required
- Longest stay granted
- 90 days
- Passport
- Valid ordinary passport
- What a short stay covers
- Tourism, business, visiting friends or relatives. No paid work.
- Group on the ministry's list
- Europe
- List last revised
- 1 September 2025
The official wording
Other passports from Europe
| Passport | Short-stay visa | Visa-free stay |
|---|---|---|
| France | Not needed | 90 days |
| Germany | Not needed | 90 days |
| Greece | Not needed | 90 days |
| Italy | Not needed | 90 days |
| Spain | Not needed | 90 days |
| United Kingdom | Not needed | 90 days |
Passport conditions
A valid passport is the starting point for every traveller.
You must hold a valid passport to enter Japan (Immigration Control Act, Article 3).
The foreign ministry's list attaches no extra passport condition to Greece.
What the Embassy of Japan in Greece says
Working, studying or staying longer
Visa-free entry covers short stays only.
Paid work is outside a short stay. To work for pay, or to stay more than 90 days, you need a visa. The foreign ministry says to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility from the Immigration Services Agency first, in principle.
Digital nomad status
Greece is on the Immigration Services Agency's list for Japan's digital nomad status: remote work from Japan for up to 6 months, with no extension.
At the airport in Japan
The same steps apply to every foreign visitor.
On arrival you complete the Disembarkation Card for Foreigner (online through Visit Japan Web, or on paper), give your fingerprints and a facial photograph, and an immigration officer decides whether you can land.
JESTA, Japan's travel authorisation
Not yet. JESTA is the electronic travel authorisation Japan is creating for visa-exempt visitors. The Immigration Services Agency gives its start only as a date set by Cabinet Order, no later than 31 March 2029.
Living in Greece with another passport
Visa applications go by where you live, not only by nationality.
You can apply at the Japanese embassy or consulate in your own country or in the country where you live. You cannot apply while travelling in a third country.
The foreign ministry's eVISA list does not include residents of Greece, so applications go to the embassy or consulate, or to the channel it names.
What the Embassy of Japan in Greece says
Visa fees at the Embassy of Japan in Greece
Japanese embassy for Greece
The missions the foreign ministry lists for Greece. The rules on this page can change, so confirm with the mission before you book.
This page is compiled from the official pages below and was last checked on 5 October 2026. It is not legal advice. The embassy or consulate has the final word on your case.
Frequently asked questions
Do Greek citizens need a visa for Japan?
No. Greek citizens do not need a visa for a short stay in Japan of up to 90 days. Greece is on the Japanese foreign ministry's list of 74 visa-exempt countries and regions, revised 1 September 2025. The stay cannot include paid work.
How long can Greek citizens stay in Japan without a visa?
Up to 90 days. That is the period of stay the foreign ministry lists for Greece on its visa exemption list, revised 1 September 2025.
Can Greek citizens work in Japan on a visa-free stay?
No. A short stay does not include paid work. The Immigration Services Agency says Temporary Visitors cannot work in Japan in principle, apart from short business trips.
Do Greek citizens need JESTA to enter Japan?
Not yet. The law creating JESTA passed on 29 May 2026. It starts on a date to be set by Cabinet Order, no later than 31 March 2029.
How long must a Greek passport be valid for Japan?
The Embassy of Japan in Greece states: “Passport Validity Period … NO minimum validity period of passport is required to enter Japan for all foreign nationals.”
Related items
Sources for this page
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- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan VISAchecked October 5, 2026
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- Immigration Services Agency of Japan Digital Nomad: eligible countries and regions (PDF)checked October 5, 2026
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