JapanPitcairn Islands: Visa on arrival

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Do Japan passport holders need a visa for Pitcairn Islands?

Visa on arrival

A visa is not required in advance. Japan passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Pitcairn Islands, typically valid for 14 days.

A visa is issued at the border on arrival, usually for a fee, with no advance application.

Source: government.pn (checked September 18, 2026).

RequirementVisa on arrival

Maximum stay14 days

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-19

Visa-free access to Pitcairn Islands243 of 243 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Pitcairn Islands passport holders visiting Japan: Visa-free.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Japan passport holders need a visa for Pitcairn Islands?

A visa is not required in advance. Japan passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Pitcairn Islands, typically valid for 14 days.

How long can Japan citizens stay in Pitcairn Islands without a visa?

Up to 14 days, for tourism, ordinary passport.

What currency is used in Pitcairn Islands?

New Zealand dollar (NZD).

How many countries can enter Pitcairn Islands without a visa?

243 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter Pitcairn Islands visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Japan

Japan is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean off the northeast coast of the Asian mainland, it is bordered to the west by the Sea of Japan, the Sea of Okhotsk in the north, and the East China Sea in the south. The Japanese archipelago consists of four major islands alongside over 14,000 smaller islands. Japan is divided into 47 administrative prefectures and eight traditional regions, and around 75% of its terrain is mountainous and heavily forested, concentrating its agriculture and highly urbanized population along its eastern coastal plains. With a population of almost 123 million as of 2026, it is the world's 11th most populous country. Tokyo is the country's capital and largest city.

CapitalTokyo

RegionEastern Asia

Population123.4M

Area377,930 km²

CurrencyJapanese yen (1 USD ≈ 158.02 JPY)

LanguagesJapanese

Calling code+81

Drives on theleft

TimezoneTokyo (UTC+9)

Nearest airportTokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 13 km

Emergency number110 / 118 / 119

UNESCO sites32

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$35,951 (2025)

Tourist arrivals4.1M (2020)

Climate in Tokyo

Warmest August, coolest January, driest December, sunniest August. Best time to visit: May, August.

Monthly climate normals for Tokyo, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	10°C	2.6°C	137mm	193h
February	11.4°C	2.4°C	38mm	248h
March	14°C	4.9°C	132mm	234h
April	16°C	7.6°C	177mm	281h
May	22.1°C	15.2°C	130mm	258h
June	25.9°C	19.7°C	199mm	239h
July	26.8°C	22.2°C	341mm	127h
August	31.8°C	25°C	45mm	372h
September	27.2°C	22°C	144mm	209h
October	20.3°C	13.9°C	240mm	188h
November	17.1°C	8.6°C	39mm	238h
December	11.1°C	2.2°C	20mm	224h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Japan, known as Nihon or Nippon (日本) in Japanese, is an island nation in East Asia. Its insular character has allowed it to develop a unique and very intricate culture, while its closeness to other ancient East Asian cultures, in particular China, has left lasting influence. Despite belonging to a nation long at war, Japan's people have always placed emphasis on inner balance, tranquility and natural beauty. These traditional values have become increasingly important now that Japan has grown to be one of the world's most densely-populated countries, and its legendary work ethic makes life in its cities quite hectic.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Amami-Ōshima Island, Tokunoshima Island, northern part of Okinawa Island, and Iriomote Island
Ancient Capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara
Buddhist Monuments in the Hōryū-ji Area
Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration
Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu
Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region
Higashi Kairō
Himeji Castle
Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land
Hiroshima Peace Memorial

Upcoming public holidays

November 3, 2026文化の日

November 23, 2026勤労感謝の日

January 1, 2027元日

Full source list on About.

About Pitcairn Islands

The Pitcairn Islands, officially Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands, are a group of four volcanic islands in the southern Pacific Ocean that form the sole British Overseas Territory in the Pacific Ocean. The four islands, Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno, are scattered across several hundred kilometres of ocean and have a combined land area of about 47 square kilometres. Henderson Island accounts for 86% of the land area, but only Pitcairn Island is inhabited. The inhabited islands nearest to the Pitcairn Islands are Mangareva, 688 km to the west, as well as Easter Island, 1,929 km to the east.

RegionPolynesia

Area47 km²

CurrencyNew Zealand dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.77 NZD)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+64

Drives on theleft

Climate in Pitcairn Islands

Warmest February, coolest July, driest September, sunniest December. Best time to visit: January, May, July, August, September, October, December.

Monthly climate normals for Pitcairn Islands, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	24.6°C	23.3°C	28mm	380h
February	25.3°C	23.6°C	103mm	334h
March	25°C	23.6°C	207mm	290h
April	24.2°C	22.8°C	121mm	294h
May	23.2°C	21.9°C	40mm	298h
June	22.4°C	21.2°C	89mm	265h
July	20.8°C	19.5°C	73mm	278h
August	20.8°C	19.4°C	57mm	287h
September	21.6°C	20.6°C	20mm	313h
October	22.3°C	21.2°C	57mm	344h
November	22.5°C	21.2°C	209mm	327h
December	24.2°C	22.7°C	75mm	395h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The Pitcairn Islands are a loosely grouped handful of tiny islands in the remote South Pacific, farther from any continent than any other inhabited island. The islands are the last British overseas territory in the South Pacific and most isolated British dependency. The rugged main island was settled by the infamous mutineers of HMS Bounty and their Polynesian companions, and most of Pitcairn's mere four dozen current inhabitants are their descendants. They are one of the least-populated entities given an ISO country code (PN).

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026Boxing Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

Full source list on About.