Set by your visa.
Home, family and economic ties decide it.
The rule for Indian citizens
JAPAN eVISA (single entry, tourism) via VFS: stay of 15, 30 or 90 days as granted. Other purposes need a paper visa.
Your days, with an example
Arrive on Sun 1 November 2026 and day 90 is Fri 29 January 2027. The day you arrive counts as day 1. On a visa, the dates and stay length printed on it, or given at the border, are what count.
Staying longer
Tax residency in Japan depends on your ties, 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.
Other passports
| Passport | Stay |
|---|---|
 EU, EEA or Swiss passport | 90 days per entry |
 UK, Canadian, Australian or NZ passport | 90 days per entry |
 US passport | 90 days per entry |
All the details: Japan rules for every passport.
Questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Japan?
Yes. JAPAN eVISA (single entry, tourism) via VFS: stay of 15, 30 or 90 days as granted. Other purposes need a paper visa.
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 Indian citizens become tax resident in Japan?
Tax residency in Japan depends on your ties, 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.
Can Noverstay count my days in Japan?
Yes. The app logs the country you’re in each day and reminds you before your Japan 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 before you travel.