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Do I need a visa for Japan? Nationality: Ukraine

The answer depends on more than your passport. Below is what changes if you hold a residence permit or another country's visa.

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Answer · 26 October 2026

If you holdAnswerStaySource
Passport only Visa neededYou need a visa obtained in advance from an embassy or consulate. Not on the visa-exemption list. Some nationals can use JAPAN eVISA (evisa.mofa.go.jp) — check there. — MOFA Japan: visa exemptions for short-term stay confirmed by an official sourceCheck →
Schengen residence permit Visa neededYou need a visa obtained in advance from an embassy or consulate. Not on the visa-exemption list. Some nationals can use JAPAN eVISA (evisa.mofa.go.jp) — check there. — MOFA Japan: visa exemptions for short-term stay confirmed by an official sourceCheck →
Official government site: mofa.go.jp
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