Italian visa for Japanese citizens
A visa is NOT required for Japanese passport holders visiting Italy for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Japanese citizens to enter Italy for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Italy e-visa for Japanese citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Italy visa on arrival for Japanese citizens | Not Available | |
Italy tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Japanese passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Italy.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Italy.
If you are looking for Italy 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 Italy nearest your place of residence.
- Tokyo: The Embassy of Italy in Tokyo, Japan (Working hours: Close now. Open in 54 minutes)
- Osaka: The Consulate General of Italy in Osaka, Japan (Working hours: Close now. Open in 54 minutes)
- Fukuoka: The Consulate General of Italy in Fukuoka, Japan (Working hours: Close now. Open in 54 minutes)
- Kyoto: The Consulate General of Italy in Kyoto, Japan (Working hours: Close now. Open in 54 minutes)
Italy visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Italy diplomatic mission offices to Japan for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Japan traveling to Italy from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Japan) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,057,160 | N/A |
| 2009 | 985,314 | -6.80% |
| 2010 | 1,077,687 | 9.37% |
| 2011 | 1,077,687 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | 1,016,105 | -5.71% |
| 2013 | 1,005,841 | -1.01% |
| 2014 | 1,077,687 | 7.14% |
| 2015 | 975,050 | -9.52% |
| 2016 | 975,050 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,005,841 | 3.16% |
| 2018 | 1,026,369 | 2.04% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Italy & Japan comparison
Italy's area is approximately 294,140 km2 (113,568 sq mi), while the area of Japan is approximately 364,555 km2 (140,755 sq mi). This means Japan is 23.94% larger than Italy.
As of October 2025, Italy's population is ~60.0 million people - 64,570,952 fewer people than the population of Japan.
We have highlighted Italy & Japan’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Italy | Japan | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 60,008,362 | 124,579,314 | 64.6 million fewer people live in Italy than Japan |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 209 | 247 | Italy has 38 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Japan. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 146 | 142 | Italy passport holders can visit 4 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 549 | 421 | Italian hosts 128 more foreign missions than Japan. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Japan travel to Italy in one year?
The number of visitors from Japan visiting Italy in 2018 was approximately 1,026,369.
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