Do Brazilians need a visa for Japan? 90 days visa-free

The rule for Brazilian passports

What the Japanese foreign ministry lists for Brazil.

Short-stay visa: Not needed
Visa-free stay: 90 days
Passport: ePassport only
eVISA where you live: Online
Japanese missions: 8

Visa for a short stay: Not required with the passport below
Longest stay granted: 90 days
Passport: ICAO-standard ePassport required
What a short stay covers: Tourism, business, visiting friends or relatives. No paid work.
Group on the ministry's list: Latin America and the Caribbean
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

Other passports from Latin America and the Caribbean

Short-stay visa rules for passports from Latin America and the Caribbean (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, exemption list revised 1 September 2025)
Passport	Short-stay visa	Visa-free stay
Argentina	Not needed	90 days
Bahamas	Not needed	90 days
Barbados	Not needed	90 days
Brazil	Not needed	90 days
Chile	Not needed	90 days
Mexico	Not needed	90 days

Passport conditions

The exemption for Brazil depends on the kind of passport you hold.

You must hold a valid passport to enter Japan (Immigration Control Act, Article 3).

MOFA: note 2 to the listFor nationals of Montenegro (since September 1, 2025), Peru（since July 1, 2025), Paraguay (since June 1, 2025), Panama (since April 1, 2024), Brazil (since September 30, 2023), United Arab Emirates (since November 1, 2022), Thailand (since July 1, 2013) and Serbia (since May 1, 2011), visas are not required only for holders of ePassport in compliance with ICAO standards. Those who do not hold such ePassport are requested to obtain a visa in advance, otherwise will be refused to enter Japan.Exemption of Visa (Short-Term Stay)

An ePassport carries an IC chip and shows the ePassport symbol on its front cover.

MOFA: visa exemption listePassport in compliance with ICAO standards has ePassport’s symbol on the front cover of the passport.Exemption of Visa (Short-Term Stay)

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

Brazil 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.

Digital nomad visaEligible countries and requirements

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 Brazil 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.

People living in Brazil who need a visa can apply online through the JAPAN eVISA website. The eVISA is a single-entry visa for tourism of up to 90 days.

MOFAAustralia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, United Kingdom, U.S.A. All foreign nationals/people residing in these countries/regions, except those who are exempt from short-term visa, can apply for an eVISA through the JAPAN eVISA website.The JAPAN eVISA system (electronic visa)

JAPAN eVISA: who can apply onlineBy country of residence

What the Embassy of Japan in Brazil says

Applications are submitted at the mission's consular section. No appointment is needed. Source
Applications are submitted at the consulate-general for the area where you live. Source
Eligible applicants in Brazil can apply online with JAPAN eVISA. Source

Visa fees at the Embassy of Japan in Brazil

Visa fees published by the Embassy of Japan in Brazil (checked 5 October 2026)
Visa	Who	Fee	From
Single entry	General	576 BRL Source	1 July 2026
Single entry	Indian nationals	32 BRL Source	1 July 2026
Multiple entry	General	1,154 BRL Source	1 July 2026
Multiple entry	Indian nationals	32 BRL Source	1 July 2026

Brazil and Japan in numbers

110,594 visitors from Brazil came to Japan in 2025, 25th among the markets JNTO counts separately. That was up 29.2% on 2024.

Japanese embassy and consulates in Brazil

The missions the foreign ministry lists for Brazil. 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 Brazilians need a visa for Japan?

No, if you hold an ePassport. Since 30 September 2023, Brazilians with an ICAO-standard ePassport can enter Japan without a visa for up to 90 days. Without an ePassport you must get a visa in advance. Source: Japanese foreign ministry list, revised 1 September 2025.

How long can Brazilians stay in Japan without a visa?

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

Can Brazilians 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 Brazilians 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.

Related items

Sources for this page

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Immigration Services Agency of Japan Digital Nomad: eligible countries and regions (PDF)checked October 5, 2026
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