Japanese visa for Belgian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Belgian passport holders visiting Japan for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Belgian citizens to enter Japan for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Japan e-visa for Belgian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Japan visa on arrival for Belgian citizens | Not Available | |
Japan tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Belgian 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 Belgium, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Japan nearest your place of residence.
- Brussels: The Embassy of Japan in Brussels, Belgium (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 10 minutes)
Japan visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Japan diplomatic mission offices to Belgium for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Belgium traveling to Japan from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Belgium) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 76,829 | N/A |
| 2009 | 62,468 | -18.69% |
| 2010 | 79,221 | 26.82% |
| 2011 | 57,215 | -27.78% |
| 2012 | 76,894 | 34.39% |
| 2013 | 95,349 | 24.00% |
| 2014 | 123,400 | 29.42% |
| 2015 | 181,580 | 47.15% |
| 2016 | 221,168 | 21.80% |
| 2017 | 263,957 | 19.35% |
| 2018 | 286,966 | 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 & Belgium comparison
Japan's area is approximately 364,555 km2 (140,755 sq mi), while the area of Belgium is approximately 30,280 km2 (11,691 sq mi). This means Belgium is 12.04 times smaller than Japan.
As of April 2024, Japan's population is ~125.0 million people - 113,165,143 more people than the population of Belgium.
We have highlighted Japan & Belgium’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Japan | Belgium | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 124,958,743 | 11,793,600 | 113.2 million more people live in Japan than Belgium |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 247 | 104 | Japan has 143 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Belgium. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 142 | 144 | Japan passport holders visit 2 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 421 | 259 | Japanese hosts 162 more foreign missions than Belgium. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Belgium travel to Japan in one year?
The number of visitors from Belgium visiting Japan in 2018 was approximately 286,966.
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