ETIAS for Japanese Citizens: Requirements Guide

Japanese citizens enjoy visa-free travel to Europe. From Q4 2026, Japanese passport holders will need ETIAS authorization for short stays in the Schengen Zone.

ETIAS Required

Yes, from Q4 2026

Fee

€7

Maximum Stay

90 days in any 180-day period

Processing

Minutes for most applications

Do Japanese citizens need ETIAS?

Yes. Japanese passport holders will need an approved ETIAS to enter Schengen Zone countries. The application is completed online in approximately 10 minutes.

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