Japanese visa for French citizens
A visa is NOT required for French passport holders visiting Japan for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For French citizens to enter Japan for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Japan e-visa for French citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Japan visa on arrival for French citizens | Not Available | |
Japan tourist visa requirements:
- Holding French 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 France, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Japan nearest your place of residence.
- Paris: The Embassy of Japan in Paris, France (Working hours: Close now. Open in 3 hours 21 minutes)
- Strasbourg: The Consulate General of Japan in Strasbourg, France (Working hours: Close now. Open in 3 hours 21 minutes)
- Marseille: The Consulate General of Japan in Marseille, France (Working hours: Close now. Open in 3 hours 21 minutes)
- Lyon: The Consular office of Japan in Lyon, France (Working hours: Close now. Open in 3 hours 21 minutes)
Japan visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Japan diplomatic mission offices to France for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from France traveling to Japan from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (France) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 300,636 | N/A |
| 2009 | 244,440 | -18.69% |
| 2010 | 309,996 | 26.82% |
| 2011 | 223,884 | -27.78% |
| 2012 | 300,888 | 34.39% |
| 2013 | 373,104 | 24.00% |
| 2014 | 482,868 | 29.42% |
| 2015 | 710,532 | 47.15% |
| 2016 | 865,440 | 21.80% |
| 2017 | 1,032,876 | 19.35% |
| 2018 | 1,122,912 | 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 & France comparison
Japan's area is approximately 364,555 km2 (140,755 sq mi), while the area of France is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi). This means France is 50.20% larger than Japan.
As of April 2024, Japan's population is ~125.0 million people - 59,110,826 more people than the population of France.
We have highlighted Japan & France’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Japan | France | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 124,958,743 | 65,847,917 | 59.1 million more people live in Japan than France |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 247 | 267 | Japan has 20 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with France. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 142 | 143 | Japan passport holders visit 1 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 421 | 479 | Japanese hosts 58 fewer foreign missions than France. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from France travel to Japan in one year?
The number of visitors from France visiting Japan in 2018 was approximately 1,122,912.
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