Japan visa for Canadian passport holders
A Canadian passport holder can enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days.
Visa-free
Tourist entry
90
Days per visit
2
Visa routes tracked
Staying longer: every Japan visa route
The tourist entry above is for visits. To live and work remotely in Japan, these are the routes the catalogue tracks — income thresholds, costs and processing times are on the country page, each linked to its official source.
| Route | Type | Stay | Income needed | Work | Residency path |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa | nomad | Up to 6 months (non-renewable; re-apply after gap) | $68,000/mo | — | |
| Student Status of Residence | student | 3 months to 4 years 3 months, renewable | — | — |
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Visa rules change often — verify against the official government source linked on the Japan page before you travel or apply.