French citizens can enter Japan visa-free for short-term stays.

No, the 'Temporary Visitor' status granted under the visa exemption agreement does not permit any remunerative activities. Engaging in work is strictly prohibited.

Your passport must be valid for the entire duration of your intended stay in Japan. While no specific 'six-month rule' is officially stated by Japan, it is a good practice for international travel.

If you remain within the international transit area of the airport and do not pass through immigration, you generally do not need a visa. However, if your transit requires you to pass through immigration (e.g., changing airports, long layover requiring hotel stay), you would need to meet the visa-free entry requirements or obtain a transit visa if applicable.

While there isn't a strict official limit, frequent or consecutive short-term entries without sufficient time spent outside Japan may raise suspicion with immigration authorities regarding your true intent, potentially leading to denial of entry. It is advisable to have a clear purpose for each visit.

Japanese immigration generally requires your passport to be valid for the entire duration of your intended stay in Japan. While there is no specific minimum validity period beyond your stay for French citizens, it is strongly advised to have a passport valid for at least six months from your entry date. This provides a buffer for unforeseen circumstances and aligns with common international travel recommendations.

As a French tourist entering Japan visa-free, you may be asked to demonstrate sufficient funds to cover your expenses during your stay. There is no fixed amount, but immigration officials will assess if you can support yourself without working. This can be shown through cash, credit cards, or recent bank statements.

When entering Japan as a self-employed French tourist, you should be prepared to clearly state the purpose of your visit is tourism. You may be asked to show proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay and evidence of your intent to return to France. This could include return flight tickets and documents related to your business in France.

Yes, as a French citizen, you can typically re-enter Japan visa-free after a short side trip to another country like South Korea. Each entry grants a new short-term stay period, usually up to 90 days. Ensure you meet all entry requirements, including passport validity and proof of onward travel, upon each re-entry.

When travelling to Japan with your child, ensure they have their own valid French passport. If only one parent is travelling with the child, it is advisable to carry a consent letter from the non-travelling parent. You should also have proof of your relationship, such as a birth certificate, ready for inspection by immigration officials.

No. French citizens do not need a visa for a short tourist stay in Japan, so there is no visa fee to pay. You may still be asked at the border for a return ticket, accommodation details and proof of funds, and any airport or tourist taxes are charged separately.

You do not need a separate visa for any individual city. Entry rules are set nationally, not city by city, so visa-free entry applies to the whole of Japan — including Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Mount Fuji. Once admitted you can travel anywhere inside Japan, up to the permitted length of stay.