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Japanese citizens don't need a visa for France for stays of up to 90 days in any 180 days (Schengen).
No visa needed
Visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180 days across the Schengen area. Border officers register fingerprints and a photo under the EU Entry/Exit System (fully running since 10 Apr 2026). ETIAS is not required yet; the European Commission plans to start it in the last quarter of 2026 and will announce the exact date.
Checked 13 Oct 2026 against the official page: home-affairs.ec.europa.eu
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