How long you can stay, by passport
| Passport | Stay | Details |
|---|---|---|
 EU, EEA or Swiss passport | 90 days per entry | 90 days visa-free per entry. German, Austrian and Irish citizens can apply to immigration for an extension up to 6 months; other EU: no extensions. |
 UK, Canadian, Australian or NZ passport | 90 days per entry | 90 days visa-free per entry. British citizens can apply to immigration for an extension up to 6 months before day 90. |
 US passport | 90 days per entry | 90 days visa-free per entry. No extensions for tourism. |
 Indian passport | e-visa · 90 days | JAPAN eVISA (single entry, tourism) via VFS: stay of 15, 30 or 90 days as granted. Other purposes need a paper visa. |
Home, family and economic ties decide it.
The longest you can stay out of Japan in a row before a standard permit lapses.
Tax residency in Japan
Resident if you have a domicile (home base) in Japan or have lived there continuously for 1 year or more. Non-permanent residents (5 years or less in 10) pay tax on foreign income only if remitted.
Keeping a residence permit
Residence card holders can leave and return within 1 year (or before their status expires) using the special re-entry permit. Longer absences need a re-entry permit (up to 5 years).
How Noverstay keeps you inside the limit
The app logs the country you wake up in, even when it’s closed, and counts every rule above for your passport. It tells you the date you must leave by and reminds you 14 days before. Plan a trip first and it shows every limit it touches.
Questions
How long can a US citizen stay in Japan?
90 days per entry. 90 days visa-free per entry. No extensions for tourism.
How long can British citizens stay in Japan?
90 days per entry. 90 days visa-free per entry. British citizens can apply to immigration for an extension up to 6 months before day 90.
How long can EU citizens stay in Japan?
90 days per entry. 90 days visa-free per entry. German, Austrian and Irish citizens can apply to immigration for an extension up to 6 months; other EU: no extensions.
How long can Indian citizens stay in Japan?
e-visa · 90 days. JAPAN eVISA (single entry, tourism) via VFS: stay of 15, 30 or 90 days as granted. Other purposes need a paper visa.
When do you become a tax resident in Japan?
Tax residency depends on your ties here, not only on days. Resident if you have a domicile (home base) in Japan or have lived there continuously for 1 year or more. Non-permanent residents (5 years or less in 10) pay tax on foreign income only if remitted.
How long can you be away from Japan without losing your residence permit?
Residence card holders can leave and return within 1 year (or before their status expires) using the special re-entry permit. Longer absences need a re-entry permit (up to 5 years).
Can Noverstay count my days in Japan automatically?
Yes. The Noverstay app logs the country you’re in each day, also when it’s closed, and reminds you before your visa or tax limit. Only the country, city and date are stored.
Official sources
Rules change often. This page is not legal or tax advice. Check the official source or a qualified adviser before you rely on a count.