Do Marshall Islands passport holders need a visa for Japan?
Visa required (apply before travel)
Yes — Marshall Islands passport holders need a visa for Japan, arranged before travel.
Where this comes from: the visa verdict above derives from an aggregated visa-requirement matrix (a secondary source, revision 2026-08-07) — it has no per-verdict official citation. The entry requirements for Japan are checked against official sources (linked per rule below). Last verified: 2026-08-07.
Entry requirements for Japan
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Passport validity | valid for stay — Passport must be valid on entry and for the stay; MOFA/ISA stipulate a valid passport but no minimum validity period beyond the stay. | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan — Visas and Landing Permission · retrieved 2026-08-07 |
Transiting through Japan?
| Program | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Permission for landing at a port of call (shore pass) | Up to 72h — Foreign passengers on a vessel or aircraft proceeding via Japan to a destination outside Japan. Temporary landing for purchases or rest in the vicinity of the port of call (airport/harbour); not granted when Japan is the final destination (Immigration Control Act Art. 14) | Immigration Services Agency of Japan — Immigration Control Report, Data Section (Special Landing Permission) · retrieved 2026-08-07 |
| Permission for landing in transit (sightseeing / nearby-port transit) | Up to 360h — Passengers on a vessel calling at two or more Japanese ports (sightseeing, up to 15 days), or passengers transiting to depart from a nearby port within 3 days of entry. Must rejoin the vessel at a scheduled port within 15 days, or depart Japan within 3 days via a port near the port of entry (Immigration Control Act Art. 15) | Immigration Services Agency of Japan — Immigration Control Report, Data Section (Special Landing Permission) · retrieved 2026-08-07 |
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