Japanese Passport Ownership Rate About 18%; While Overseas Interest Recovers, 4 out of 5 Cannot Go Abroad
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According to a survey by the Japan Working Holiday Association, as of the end of 2025, the Japanese passport ownership rate is about 18%, meaning 4 out of 5 Japanese do not have passports. However, the number of issued passports is recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, with increasing overseas interest among young people.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the current Japanese passport ownership rate?
- A: As of end-2025, it's about 18% (approximately 21.93 million valid passports).
- Q: Is passport issuance increasing?
- A: Yes, from 1.7 million in 2021 to 3.62 million in 2025.
- Q: What age group gets passports most?
- A: In 2025, 44.6% of new passport holders were under 30.