An operation device for a vehicle, includes a touch operational surface configured to be movable upward and downward, and to include a sensor to output a signal representing a contact of a finger; an outer frame member configured to be disposed around a circumference of the touch operational surface, in an aspect such that the outer frame member projects upward compared to the touch operational surface, or in an aspect such that the outer frame member extends on the same plane as the touch operational surface, and to be movable upward and downward together with the touch operational surface as a whole; a down movement detection unit configured to output a signal representing a down movement of the outer frame member; and a control unit configured to respond, based on the signal output by the sensor, to a selection operation performed on selection items shown on a display unit being remotely placed with respect to the touch operational surface, and to respond, based on the signal output by the down movement detection unit, to a determination operation performed on the selection item having been selected.