Japan passport → Canada
Japan passport → Canada
Visa requirement for citizens of Japan travelling to Canada for tourism or short visits.
⚡Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)Verified — last checked 25 Oct 2026 against an official source
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — check if you need a visa or eTA canada.ca
eTA is needed only when travelling to Canada by air.
What to do next
- Apply a few days before departure. The authorisation for Canada is applied for online through the official government channel. It is not a visa, but it is mandatory.
- Wait for approval before check-in. Airlines will not board you without an approved authorisation, so do not leave it to the airport.
- Travel on the same passport. The authorisation is linked to your passport — if you renew it, you need a new authorisation.
Before you go
- Passport usually needs 6+ months of validity beyond your travel dates
- An approved electronic travel authorisation — airlines check before boarding
- The same passport you used for the authorisation application
- Proof of onward or return travel
- Accommodation details and evidence of sufficient funds
Requirement details
- Requirement
- ⚡Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Apply before travel?
- Yes — online authorisation, usually approved quickly
- Evidence
- Last verified 25 Oct 2026 · Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — check if you need a visa or eTA
What this means
Canada requires holders of a Japan passport to obtain an electronic travel authorisation before travelling. This is not a visa, but airlines will not board you without it. Apply through the official government channel a few days before departure.
Whatever the requirement, your passport generally needs at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates, and border officers can ask for proof of onward travel and sufficient funds. Rules on this page cover ordinary passports and short tourist visits — work, study and long stays follow different rules.
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Frequently asked questions
You need an authorisation, not a visa. Electronic travel authorisation required before travelling; airlines will not board you without it.
Up to 180 days under the current rule.
Yes — last verified on 2026-10-25 against an official source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — check if you need a visa or eTA.