Japanese visa for Canadian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Canadian passport holders visiting Japan for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Canadian citizens to enter Japan for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Japan e-visa for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Japan visa on arrival for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
Japan tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Canadian 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 Canada, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Japan nearest your place of residence.
- Ottawa: The Embassy of Japan in Ottawa, Canada (Working hours: Close now. Open in 3 hours 53 minutes)
- Halifax: The Honorary Consulate of Japan in Halifax, Canada (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 53 minutes)
- St. Johns: The Honorary Consulate of Japan in St. Johns, Canada (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 23 minutes)
- Calgary: The Consulate General of Japan in Calgary, Canada (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 53 minutes)
- Winnipeg: The Consulate General of Japan in Winnipeg, Canada (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 53 minutes)
- Toronto: The Consulate General of Japan in Toronto, Canada (Working hours: Close now. Open in 3 hours 53 minutes)
- Vancouver: The Consulate General of Japan in Vancouver, Canada (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 53 minutes)
- Montreal: The Consulate General of Japan in Montreal, Canada (Working hours: Close now. Open in 3 hours 53 minutes)
- Regina: The Consulate Agency of Japan in Regina, Canada (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 53 minutes)
Japan visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Japan diplomatic mission offices to Canada for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Canada traveling to Japan from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Canada) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 293,376 | N/A |
| 2009 | 296,432 | 1.04% |
| 2010 | 320,880 | 8.25% |
| 2011 | 293,376 | -8.57% |
| 2012 | 302,544 | 3.13% |
| 2013 | 320,880 | 6.06% |
| 2014 | 314,768 | -1.90% |
| 2015 | 305,600 | -2.91% |
| 2016 | 314,768 | 3.00% |
| 2017 | 314,768 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 290,320 | -7.77% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Japan & Canada comparison
Japan's area is approximately 364,555 km2 (140,755 sq mi), while the area of Canada is approximately 9,093,510 km2 (3,511,022 sq mi). This means Canada is 24.94 times bigger than Japan.
As of April 2024, Japan's population is ~125.0 million people - 85,872,969 more people than the population of Canada.
We have highlighted Japan & Canada’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Japan | Canada | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 124,958,743 | 39,085,774 | 85.9 million more people live in Japan than Canada |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 247 | 144 | Japan has 103 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Canada. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 142 | 129 | Japan passport holders can visit 13 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 421 | 469 | Japanese hosts 48 fewer foreign missions than Canada. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Canada travel to Japan in one year?
The number of visitors from Canada visiting Japan in 2018 was approximately 290,320.
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