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Do Singaporeans need a visa for Japan?

No. Singaporeans do not need a visa for a short stay in Japan of up to 90 days. Singapore 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
726,251visitors to Japan in 2025

No visa for short stays

The rule for Singaporean passports

What the Japanese foreign ministry lists for Singapore.

Short-stay visa
Not needed
Visa-free stay
90 days
eVISA where you live
Through an agency
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
Asia
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 SingaporeSingapore citizens do not require a visa for up to 90 days stay as a Temporary Visitor.Visa to Japan

Other passports from Asia

Short-stay visa rules for passports from Asia (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, exemption list revised 1 September 2025)
PassportShort-stay visaVisa-free stay
ChinaNeededNo visa-free stay
Hong KongNot needed90 days
SingaporeNot needed90 days
South KoreaNot needed90 days
TaiwanNot needed90 days
ThailandNot needed15 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 Singapore.

What the Embassy of Japan in Singapore says

Embassy of Japan in SingaporeTo enter Japan, you do not need a passport with 6 months of validity. … Japan only requires your passport to be valid for the duration of your stay until departure.Frequently Asked Questions: Japan Visa
Embassy of Japan in SingaporeHowever, if you are transiting to other countries, you may need a passport that is valid for 6 months. … some airlines may enforce their own 6-month validity rule, which could prevent you from boarding. … Please confirm with your airline for their specific requirements.Frequently Asked Questions: Japan 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.

Digital nomad status

Singapore 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 Singapore 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.

For people living in Singapore who need a visa, the JAPAN eVISA is handled through an accredited agency. It is a single-entry visa for tourism of up to 90 days.

MOFAAll foreign nationals/people residing in Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Macau, Mongolia, the Republic of Korea (except jurisdiction over the Consulate General of Japan in Jeju), Singapore and United Arab Emirates, except those who are exempt from short-term visaThe JAPAN eVISA system (electronic visa)
Embassy of Japan in SingaporeAlternatively, you may apply for an eVISA for tourism through the JVAC eVISA systemVisa to Japan
Embassy of Japan in SingaporeIf an eVISA was issued, please present this as visa issuance information at the point of check-in for your flight.Visa to Japan

What the Embassy of Japan in Singapore says

Embassy of Japan in SingaporeSubmission and Collection of Visa Applications are now handled at the Japan Visa Application Centre (JVAC)Visa to Japan
Embassy of Japan in SingaporeIt takes 1 week or longer to process applications submitted at the JVAC if there are no issues with the documents submitted.Visa to Japan
Embassy of Japan in SingaporePlease only apply for a visa within 3 months of your intended travel date.Visa to Japan

Visa fees at the Embassy of Japan in Singapore

Visa fees published by the Embassy of Japan in Singapore (checked 5 October 2026)
VisaWhoFeeFrom
Single entryOthers132 SGD Source1 July 2026
Double entryOthers263 SGD Source1 July 2026
Multiple entryOthers263 SGD Source1 July 2026

Singapore and Japan in numbers

726,251 visitors from Singapore came to Japan in 2025, 9th among the markets JNTO counts separately. That was up 5.1% on 2024.

Japanese embassy for Singapore

The missions the foreign ministry lists for Singapore. 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 Singaporeans need a visa for Japan?

No. Singaporeans do not need a visa for a short stay in Japan of up to 90 days. Singapore 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 Singaporeans stay in Japan without a visa?

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

Can Singaporeans 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 Singaporeans 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 Singaporean passport be valid for Japan?

The Embassy of Japan in Singapore states: “To enter Japan, you do not need a passport with 6 months of validity. … Japan only requires your passport to be valid for the duration of your stay until departure.”

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