Do citizens of Monaco need a visa for Japan?
No. Citizens of Monaco do not need a visa for a short stay in Japan of up to 90 days. Monaco 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 Monaco passports
What the Japanese foreign ministry lists for Monaco.
- 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 |
| Italy | Not needed | 90 days |
| Monaco | 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 Monaco.
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.
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 Monaco 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 Monaco, so applications go to the embassy or consulate, or to the channel it names.
What the Embassy of Japan in France says
- Applications are submitted at the mission's consular section. An appointment is required. Source
Visa fees at the Embassy of Japan in France
| Visa | Who | Fee | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single entry | French nationals and foreign nationals from countries not on the fee-exemption list | 90 EUR Source | 1 July 2026 |
| Single entry | Indian passport holders | 5 EUR Source | 1 July 2026 |
| Multiple entry | French nationals and foreign nationals from countries not on the fee-exemption list | 181 EUR Source | 1 July 2026 |
| Multiple entry | Indian passport holders | 5 EUR Source | 1 July 2026 |
Japanese embassy for Monaco
The missions the foreign ministry lists for Monaco. 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 citizens of Monaco need a visa for Japan?
No. Citizens of Monaco do not need a visa for a short stay in Japan of up to 90 days. Monaco 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 Monaco stay in Japan without a visa?
Up to 90 days. That is the period of stay the foreign ministry lists for Monaco on its visa exemption list, revised 1 September 2025.
Can citizens of Monaco 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 citizens of Monaco 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
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan Exemption of Visa (Short-Term Stay)checked October 5, 2026
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan VISAchecked October 5, 2026
- Immigration Services Agency of Japan 外国人の入国の要件 (Japanese)checked October 5, 2026
- Immigration Services Agency of Japan 入国審査時には「外国人入国記録」をご提出ください (Japanese)checked October 5, 2026
- Immigration Services Agency of Japan 外国人の上陸手続 (Japanese)checked October 5, 2026
- Immigration Services Agency of Japan 令和8年入管法等改正法について (Japanese)checked October 5, 2026
- Immigration Services Agency of Japan 改正法の概要：JESTA（電子渡航認証制度）の創設 (Japanese, PDF)checked October 5, 2026
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan Frequently Asked Questionschecked October 5, 2026
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan The JAPAN eVISA system (electronic visa)checked October 5, 2026
- Embassy of Japan in France VOYAGE TOURISTIQUEchecked October 5, 2026
- Embassy of Japan in France FRAISchecked October 5, 2026
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