French visa for Japanese citizens
A visa is NOT required for Japanese passport holders visiting France for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Japanese citizens to enter France for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | France e-visa for Japanese citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | France visa on arrival for Japanese citizens | Not Available | |
France tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Japanese passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in France.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from France.
If you are looking for France visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Japan, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of France nearest your place of residence.
- Tokyo: The Embassy of France in Tokyo, Japan (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 47 minutes)
- Sapporo: The Consulate of France in Sapporo, Japan (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 47 minutes)
- Sendai: The Consulate of France in Sendai, Japan (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 47 minutes)
- Niigata: The Consulate of France in Niigata, Japan (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 47 minutes)
- Nagoya: The Consulate of France in Nagoya, Japan (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 47 minutes)
- Hiroshima: The Consulate of France in Hiroshima, Japan (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 47 minutes)
- Fukuoka: The Consulate of France in Fukuoka, Japan (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 47 minutes)
- Nagasaki: The Consulate of France in Nagasaki, Japan (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 47 minutes)
- Naha: The Consulate of France in Naha, Japan (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 47 minutes)
- Kyoto: The Consulate General of France in Kyoto, Japan (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 47 minutes)
France visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest France diplomatic mission offices to Japan for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Japan traveling to France from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Japan) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 823,200 | N/A |
| 2009 | 776,160 | -5.71% |
| 2010 | 791,840 | 2.02% |
| 2011 | 791,840 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | 744,799 | -5.94% |
| 2013 | 776,160 | 4.21% |
| 2014 | 784,000 | 1.01% |
| 2015 | 768,320 | -2.00% |
| 2016 | 815,360 | 6.12% |
| 2017 | 752,640 | -7.69% |
| 2018 | 760,480 | 1.04% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
France & Japan comparison
France's area is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi), while the area of Japan is approximately 364,555 km2 (140,755 sq mi). This means Japan is 50.20% smaller than France.
As of April 2024, France's population is ~65.8 million people - 59,110,826 fewer people than the population of Japan.
We have highlighted France & Japan’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| France | Japan | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 65,847,917 | 124,958,743 | 59.1 million fewer people live in France than Japan |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 267 | 247 | France has 20 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Japan. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 143 | 142 | France passport holders can visit 1 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 479 | 421 | French hosts 58 more foreign missions than Japan. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Japan travel to France in one year?
The number of visitors from Japan visiting France in 2018 was approximately 760,480.
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