Japanese visa for Turkish citizens
A visa is NOT required for Turkish passport holders visiting Japan for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Turkish citizens to enter Japan for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Japan e-visa for Turkish citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Japan visa on arrival for Turkish citizens | Not Available | |
Japan tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Turkish passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Japan.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Japan.
If you are looking for Japan visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Turkey, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Japan nearest your place of residence.
- Ankara: The Embassy of Japan in Ankara, Turkey (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 31 minutes)
- Istanbul: The Consulate General of Japan in Istanbul, Turkey (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 31 minutes)
Japan visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Japan diplomatic mission offices to Turkey for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Turkey traveling to Japan from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Turkey) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 74,324 | N/A |
| 2009 | 60,431 | -18.69% |
| 2010 | 76,638 | 26.82% |
| 2011 | 55,349 | -27.78% |
| 2012 | 74,386 | 34.39% |
| 2013 | 92,240 | 24.00% |
| 2014 | 119,376 | 29.42% |
| 2015 | 175,659 | 47.15% |
| 2016 | 213,956 | 21.80% |
| 2017 | 255,350 | 19.35% |
| 2018 | 277,609 | 8.72% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Japan & Turkey comparison
Japan's area is approximately 364,555 km2 (140,755 sq mi), while the area of Turkey is approximately 769,630 km2 (297,155 sq mi). This means Turkey is 2.11 times bigger than Japan.
As of October 2025, Japan's population is ~124.6 million people - 35,643,768 more people than the population of Turkey.
We have highlighted Japan & Turkey’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Japan | Turkey | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 124,579,314 | 88,935,546 | 35.6 million more people live in Japan than Turkey |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 247 | 235 | Japan has 12 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Turkey. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 142 | 68 | Japan passport holders can visit 74 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 421 | 286 | Japanese hosts 135 more foreign missions than Turkey. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Turkey travel to Japan in one year?
The number of visitors from Turkey visiting Japan in 2018 was approximately 277,609.
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- Tokyo to Ankara: 10304.65 km (6403.01 mi)
- Travel time: 21 hours 28 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025