Do Venezuela passport holders need a visa for Japan?
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Yes. Venezuela passport holders need a visa for Japan, arranged before travel.
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Where this comes from: the visa verdict above derives from an aggregated visa-requirement matrix (a secondary source, revision 2026-10-05). It has no per-verdict official citation. The entry requirements for Japan are checked against official sources (linked per rule below). Last verified: 2026-10-01.
Entry requirements for Japan
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Where to apply | Apply for the e-Visa — official government portal. Avoid third-party visa sites. | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (JAPAN eVISA) · retrieved 2026-08-07 |
| Passport validity | valid for the duration of 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 2026-10-01 |
| Business visits | Covered by the same short-stay rule as tourism — Short-Term Stay covers tourism, visiting relatives/friends and short-term business affairs (attending meetings/conferences, business communication, negotiations, after-sales service, marketing); revenue-generating activities or receiving remuneration in Japan are prohibited. | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan — Checklist for Single-Entry Short-Term Stay Visa · retrieved 2026-10-01 |
Before you fly: Venezuela → Japan
- Arrange a visa before travel. Start at the official information page — official visa information
- Passport: valid for the duration of stay
- Transiting only? Transit-without-visa programs may apply. See below
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 2026-10-01 |
| 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 2026-10-01 |
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Guidance for planning. Verify with official sources before travel · Dataset version 2026-10-05