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Do Danish citizens need a visa for Japan?

No. Danish citizens do not need a visa for a short stay in Japan of up to 90 days. Denmark 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.

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90days visa-free
Since 2007working holiday programme
50,641visitors to Japan in 2025

No visa for short stays

The rule for Danish passports

What the Japanese foreign ministry lists for Denmark.

Short-stay visa
Not needed
Visa-free stay
90 days
Working holiday
Since 2007
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

Other passports from Europe

Short-stay visa rules for passports from Europe (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, exemption list revised 1 September 2025)
PassportShort-stay visaVisa-free stay
DenmarkNot needed90 days
FranceNot needed90 days
GermanyNot needed90 days
ItalyNot needed90 days
SpainNot needed90 days
United KingdomNot needed90 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 Denmark.

What the Embassy of Japan in Denmark says

Embassy of Japan in DenmarkDoes Japan have any specific requirements concerning the validity of Danish passports upon entering Japan? … The passport must be valid upon entering Japan. However, it is recommended that the passport holder renews his passport if it will expire during his stay in Japan.Consular Affairs & Visa

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 Denmark since 2007. Visas issued per year: no limit. It is for young people whose main purpose is a holiday, with work allowed to top up travel funds.

Programme since
2007
Visas per year
No limit
Age
18 to 30 when you apply
Second participation
Allowed
MOFAStarting from 1 December, 2024, the nationals of Canada, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Denmark, and Austria are allowed to participate in the Working Holiday Programmes twice in lifetime ((1) two consecutive years of stay/two inconsecutive one-year stays in total for nationals of Canada and the United Kingdom, or (2) two inconsecutive one-year stays in total for nationals of New Zealand, Denmark and Austria).The Working Holiday Programmes in Japan

Apply at the Japanese embassy or consulate in Denmark.

Digital nomad status

Denmark 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 Denmark 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 Denmark, so applications go to the embassy or consulate, or to the channel it names.

What the Embassy of Japan in Denmark says

Embassy of Japan in DenmarkIn order to obtain a visa for Japan, the applicant must apply in person to an embassy or consulate. … In Denmark the application procedures may be carried out at the Japanese Embassy in Copenhagen.Consular Affairs & Visa
Embassy of Japan in DenmarkThe applicant should apply at the earliest 3 months before planned departure (except for “Working Holiday” applicant who can apply 1 year before).Consular Affairs & Visa

Visa fees at the Embassy of Japan in Denmark

Visa fees published by the Embassy of Japan in Denmark (checked 5 October 2026)
VisaWhoFee
Single entryStandard rate680 DKK Source
Single entryIndian nationals40 DKK Source
Multiple entryStandard rate1,365 DKK Source

Denmark and Japan in numbers

50,641 visitors from Denmark came to Japan in 2025, 34th among the markets JNTO counts separately. That was up 23.7% on 2024.

Japanese embassy for Denmark

The missions the foreign ministry lists for Denmark. 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 Danish citizens need a visa for Japan?

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

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

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

Do Danish 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 Danish passport be valid for Japan?

The Embassy of Japan in Denmark states: “Does Japan have any specific requirements concerning the validity of Danish passports upon entering Japan? … The passport must be valid upon entering Japan. However, it is recommended that the passport holder renews his passport if it will expire during his stay in Japan.”

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