With an Indian passport and a valid Japan residence, you get easier entry to 7 countries than with the passport alone, including Mexico (180 days visa-free), Georgia (90 days visa-free), Panama (30 days visa-free), Philippines (30 days visa-free). Each rule below links the destination government's own page. Last checked 11 Oct 2026.
Add your other visas in the live checker →| Country | What you get | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇪 Georgia | Visa-free 90 days in any 180-day period with a Japan residence permit valid on the day you cross the border, per Ordinance N256. |
matsne.gov.ge checked 11 Oct 2026 · high |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | No Mexican visa needed (tourism, business, transit; up to 180 days) with Japan permanent residence, per INM. |
inm.gob.mx checked 11 Oct 2026 · high |
| 🇵🇦 Panama | Visa-free tourist entry to Panama (30 days) with a Japan residence permit valid on entry, per Executive Decree 196 of 2024. |
panamaconsulatehk.com checked 11 Oct 2026 · high |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | 30 days visa-free (tourism, non-extendible) with a valid JP residence permit, instead of the standard 14. Passport valid 6+ months; return or onward ticket. |
dohape.dfa.gov.ph checked 11 Oct 2026 · medium |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | 96h visa-free transit (extra option) Visa-Free Transit Facility (96 hours) with a JP long-term pass valid at least one month from entry. Confirmed onward ticket to a third country; leave by air or sea. |
ica.gov.sg checked 11 Oct 2026 · high |
| 🇹🇼 Taiwan | Travel Authorization Certificate (TAC), free, 30 days per entry (multiple entries within 90-day validity), with a currently-valid or expired-within-10-years JP resident card. |
boca.gov.tw checked 11 Oct 2026 · high |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | UAE Entry Visa for Nationals of Certain Countries: 14-day visa on arrival (extendable once; 60-day single-entry option for AED 250) with a valid JP residence permit. Fee AED 100. Per ICP. |
icp.gov.ae checked 11 Oct 2026 · high |
Assumes the Japan residence is valid on your travel dates. Some rules add conditions like an onward ticket or prior use of the visa: read the notes.
Yes: 90 days visa-free. Visa-free 90 days in any 180-day period with a Japan residence permit valid on the day you cross the border, per Ordinance N256. Source: https://www.matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/2867377 (checked 2026-10-11).
Yes: 180 days visa-free. No Mexican visa needed (tourism, business, transit; up to 180 days) with Japan permanent residence, per INM. Source: https://www.inm.gob.mx/gobmx/word/index.php/paises-requieren-visa-para-mexico/ (checked 2026-10-11).
Yes: 30 days visa-free. Visa-free tourist entry to Panama (30 days) with a Japan residence permit valid on entry, per Executive Decree 196 of 2024. Source: https://panamaconsulatehk.com/visas/ (checked 2026-10-11).
Yes: 30 days visa-free. 30 days visa-free (tourism, non-extendible) with a valid JP residence permit, instead of the standard 14. Passport valid 6+ months; return or onward ticket. Source: https://dohape.dfa.gov.ph/newsroom/advisories/1331-new-philippine-visa-policy-for-indian-nationals.html (checked 2026-10-11).
Yes, as an extra option: 96h visa-free transit. Visa-Free Transit Facility (96 hours) with a JP long-term pass valid at least one month from entry. Confirmed onward ticket to a third country; leave by air or sea. Source: https://www.ica.gov.sg/enter-transit-depart/entering-singapore/visa-free-transit-facility (checked 2026-10-11).
Yes: 30-day online authorization. Travel Authorization Certificate (TAC), free, 30 days per entry (multiple entries within 90-day validity), with a currently-valid or expired-within-10-years JP resident card. Source: https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-220-1885-b6ae7-2.html (checked 2026-10-11).
Yes: 14-day visa on arrival. UAE Entry Visa for Nationals of Certain Countries: 14-day visa on arrival (extendable once; 60-day single-entry option for AED 250) with a valid JP residence permit. Fee AED 100. Per ICP. Source: https://icp.gov.ae/en/media-center/icp-expands-eligibility-for-uae-entry-visa-for-nationals-of-certain-countries/ (checked 2026-10-11).