Japan to Canada: Visa Requirements 2026

Entry Requirement — 2026
🇯🇵 Japan → 🇨🇦 Canada
e-Visa

Apply for an e-Visa before travel via the official portal.

Travelling from Japan to Canada requires an e-Visa obtained online before departure. Processing usually takes 1–5 business days — apply at least 2 weeks before travel. Cost of living in Canada runs about 19% higher than in Japan (index 66 vs 48, NYC=100).

Japan Passport Strength

114 Visa-free
37 Visa on arrival
32 e-Visa
16 Visa required

Entry Details — Canada

Entry type
e-Visa
An electronic visa must be obtained online before travel.
Maximum stay
Stated on e-Visa
Per entry. Extension may be possible in-country.
Cost of living — Canada
66.4
Index vs NYC=100 · Full data →
Income tax — Canada
33%
Top marginal rate · All tax rates →
Digital nomad visa
Not available
No dedicated digital nomad visa programme.
Monthly budget (comfortable)
~$1,660/month
Estimated for a single expat · Budget tool →

Other North America Destinations — Japan Passport

🇦🇬Antigua and BarbudaVisa Free 🇧🇸BahamasVisa Free 🇧🇧BarbadosVisa Free 🇧🇿BelizeVisa Free 🇨🇷Costa RicaVisa Free 🇨🇺Cubae-Visa 🇩🇲DominicaVisa Free 🇩🇴Dominican RepublicVisa Free

Cost of Living & Tax Overview

Canada is approximately 19% more expensive than Japan (index 66 vs 48, NYC=100). Budget accordingly for accommodation and daily expenses.
Canada cost of living guide →
Tax rates in Canada — income, corporate & VAT →

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Japan citizens need a visa to visit Canada?+

Japan passport holders currently have e-Visa access to Canada. An electronic visa must be obtained online before travel.

How long can Japan passport holders stay in Canada?+

The maximum stay is determined by the visa category granted at the Canada embassy. Single-entry visas typically allow 30–90 days; multi-entry visas vary.

Is there a digital nomad visa for Canada?+

Pas de nomad visa. IEC Working Holiday pour <35 ans, Start-Up Visa pour entrepreneurs. IEC Working Holiday — Frais : CAD 256. Durée : 1–2 ans. Moins de 35 ans pour la plupart des pays. Travail toutes activités autorisé. Start-Up Visa (SUV) — Frais : CAD 1 625. Durée : PR-track. Business plan approuvé par incubateur/VC canadien désigné. Délai 12–36 mois. Express Entry — Score CRS minimum ~480 points (2024). Délai 6–12 mois pour résidence permanente si invité.

What is the cost of living in Canada?+

The cost of living index for Canada is 66.4 (NYC=100). See the entry details section for an estimated monthly expat budget. For detailed price breakdowns visit the full cost of living guide for Canada.

What documents are required for Japan citizens to enter Canada?+

A valid Japan passport is the minimum requirement. An e-Visa must be applied for online before departure.

Data source: Passport Index 2026 (github.com/imorte/passport-index-data, MIT). Visa requirements change without notice — always verify with the official embassy before travel. Last updated April 2026. Not legal or immigration advice.