Do citizens of Luxembourg need a visa for Japan? 90 days

The rule for Luxembourg passports

What the Japanese foreign ministry lists for Luxembourg.

Short-stay visa: Not needed
Visa-free stay: 90 days
Working holiday: Since 2024
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

MOFA: visa exemption listThe period of stay granted upon landing permission will be "15 days" for Indonesia and Thailand, “30 days” for Brunei and Qatar, and "90 days" for other countries and regions.Exemption of Visa (Short-Term Stay)

MOFA(A stay of up to 90 days for tourism, business, visiting friends or relatives, etc. that does not include remunerative activities)VISA

Embassy of Japan in LuxembourgYou do not need a visa to enter Japan if: … you are planning to stay for less than 90 days, and … you are not planning to perform any paid activity during your stay, and … you hold a valid passport from one of the countries listed here:Visa information

Other passports from Europe

Short-stay visa rules for passports from Europe (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, exemption list revised 1 September 2025)
Passport	Short-stay visa	Visa-free stay
France	Not needed	90 days
Germany	Not needed	90 days
Italy	Not needed	90 days
Luxembourg	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 Luxembourg.

What the Embassy of Japan in Luxembourg says

Embassy of Japan in LuxembourgAt least 2 blank pages. The passport must be valid for at least the entire duration of your trip.Visa information

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.

Working holiday visa

Japan has run a working holiday programme with Luxembourg since 2024. Visas issued per year: 100. It is for young people whose main purpose is a holiday, with work allowed to top up travel funds.

Programme since: 2024
Visas per year: 100
Age: 18 to 30 when you apply
Second participation: Once in a lifetime

Apply at the Japanese embassy or consulate in Luxembourg.

Digital nomad status

Luxembourg 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.

JESTA: what is decided so farDates, who it covers, what is not yet set

Living in Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg, so applications go to the embassy or consulate, or to the channel it names.

What the Embassy of Japan in Luxembourg says

Embassy of Japan in LuxembourgWhen your application is ready, contact the Consular office to book an appointment … Submit your application in person (contact us beforehand if this is not possible).Visa information

Embassy of Japan in LuxembourgIt takes approximately one week to process the application, provided that all necessary requirements are met. … Additional documents may be required on a case-by-case basis.Visa information

Embassy of Japan in Luxembourgwe accept single entry visa applications up to 3 months before the scheduled entry day in Japan; 6 months for multiple entry visa applicationsVisa information

Japanese embassy for Luxembourg

The missions the foreign ministry lists for Luxembourg. The rules on this page can change, so confirm with the mission before you book.

Embassy of Japan in LuxembourgOfficial website

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 citizens of Luxembourg need a visa for Japan?

No. Citizens of Luxembourg do not need a visa for a short stay in Japan of up to 90 days. Luxembourg 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 citizens of Luxembourg stay in Japan without a visa?

Up to 90 days. That is the period of stay the foreign ministry lists for Luxembourg on its visa exemption list, revised 1 September 2025.

Can citizens of Luxembourg 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. A working holiday visa is the route for young Luxembourg nationals who want to work while travelling.

Do citizens of Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg passport be valid for Japan?

The Embassy of Japan in Luxembourg states: “At least 2 blank pages. The passport must be valid for at least the entire duration of your trip.”

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Sources for this page

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan VISAchecked October 5, 2026
Embassy of Japan in Luxembourg Visa informationchecked October 5, 2026
Immigration Services Agency of Japan 外国人の入国の要件 (Japanese)checked October 5, 2026
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan The Working Holiday Programmes in Japanchecked October 5, 2026
Immigration Services Agency of Japan Digital Nomad: eligible countries and regions (PDF)checked October 5, 2026
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