Since the end of 2023, citizens of Japan and Brazil do not need a visa to travel for tourism purposes lasting up to 90 days between the two countries.

This measure reflects the strengthening of diplomatic, cultural and economic relations between Brazil and Japan, which also generated, in the period of one year, an increase of approximately 60% in the number of Brazilians traveling to the Asian country.

In November 2025, Brazil and Japan celebrate 130 years of diplomatic relations, which began with the signing of the Treaty of Friendship, Commerce and Navigation in 1895.

Today, Brazil is home to the largest Japanese community living outside of Japan, with over 2 million Japanese-Brazilians. In addition, over 200 Brazilians live in Japan, and are known as “dekasseguis”, immigrants (descendants of Japanese or not) who seek to establish a permanent residence and work in the country.

The reciprocal visa exemption is an adjustment of diplomatic equity (so that both countries operate under the same rules), which occurs in the wake of a deepening of existing ties and affinities, also marked by the opening of the market of the “land of the rising sun” to the import of Brazilian beef, among other products that are already commercialized, such as coffee, iron ore, poultry, pork and aluminum.

 Another characteristic factor of this deepening of diplomatic relations between Brazil and Japan is the strategic partnership in the exchange of knowledge and plans on the use of renewable energy, essential to combat climate change.

Brazil has great potential to produce renewable energy, whether through ethanol, wind, hydroelectric or solar energy. Japan, in turn, is a major producer of the technology needed to manage, distribute and refine the production of these energies. 

The visa insertion policy between Brazil and Japan is expected to last until September 30, 2026, and may be renewed or not, and may boost trade and tourism exchanges between the two countries.

Even so, it is always advisable to consult a specialist to ensure that entry into the countries will occur in accordance with the rules in force between the two countries.