Turkish visa for Japanese citizens
A visa is NOT required for Japanese passport holders visiting Turkey for a short-term stay: 3 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Japanese citizens to enter Turkey for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 3 months |
| Evisa | Turkey e-visa for Japanese citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Turkey visa on arrival for Japanese citizens | Not Available | |
Turkey tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Japanese passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Turkey.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Turkey.
If you are looking for Turkey visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Japan, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Turkey nearest your place of residence.
- Tokyo: The Embassy of Turkey in Tokyo, Japan (Working hours: Close now)
- Nagoya: The Consulate General of Turkey in Nagoya, Japan (Working hours: Close now)
- Fukuoka: The Honorary Consulate General of Turkey in Fukuoka, Japan (Working hours: Close now)
- Osaka: The Honorary Consulate General of Turkey in Osaka, Japan (Working hours: Close now)
Turkey visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Turkey diplomatic mission offices to Japan for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Japan traveling to Turkey from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Japan) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2,007,981 | N/A |
| 2009 | 2,034,604 | 1.33% |
| 2010 | 2,113,934 | 3.90% |
| 2011 | 2,335,680 | 10.49% |
| 2012 | 2,406,045 | 3.01% |
| 2013 | 2,547,383 | 5.87% |
| 2014 | 2,683,261 | 5.33% |
| 2015 | 2,660,817 | -0.84% |
| 2016 | 2,041,479 | -23.28% |
| 2017 | 2,534,307 | 24.14% |
| 2018 | 3,084,763 | 21.72% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Turkey & Japan comparison
Turkey's area is approximately 769,630 km2 (297,155 sq mi), while the area of Japan is approximately 364,555 km2 (140,755 sq mi). This means Japan is 2.11 times smaller than Turkey.
As of April 2024, Turkey's population is ~88.0 million people - 36,942,493 fewer people than the population of Japan.
We have highlighted Turkey & Japan’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Turkey | Japan | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 88,016,250 | 124,958,743 | 36.9 million fewer people live in Turkey than Japan |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 235 | 247 | Turkey has 12 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Japan. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 68 | 142 | Turkey passport holders visit 74 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 286 | 421 | Turkish hosts 135 fewer foreign missions than Japan. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Japan travel to Turkey in one year?
The number of visitors from Japan visiting Turkey in 2018 was approximately 3,084,763.
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- Travel time: 21 hours 28 minutes
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