Asia
Japan visa
TokyoJapan tourist visas are issued quickly for well-documented applications, with multiple-entry options available for repeat visitors.
- Starting price
- From AED 295
- Typical processing
- 5-7 working days
- Typical validity
- Single or multiple entry, up to 5 years
The price is for the simplest visa type. Embassy and visa centre fees are included.
Indicative only — actual processing time and validity are set by the issuing government and depend on your nationality, residency and travel history.
How the process works
Free eligibility check
We confirm which visa applies to your nationality and residency.
Document preparation
Your file is reviewed and corrected before anything is submitted.
Appointment & submission
We book the appointment where one is needed and guide you through biometrics.
Tracking & collection
We track the application and hand back your passport.
Documents you'll usually need
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with blank pages
- UAE residence visa copy (valid at least 3 months)
- Emirates ID copy (front and back)
- Recent passport-size photo to the required specification
- Bank statements for the last 3-6 months
- Employment contract or NOC letter from your employer
- Confirmed flight and hotel reservations
- Travel medical insurance for the trip duration
Requirements vary. Japan may ask for additional documents depending on your nationality and purpose of travel. Send us your details and we'll confirm the exact list before you start.
Apply for your Japan visa
Start in a minute. Our visa desk confirms the visa type, the documents and the price before anything is submitted or paid.
Places to see in Japan
Himeji Castle, the best-preserved feudal castle in Japan, half an hour from Osaka by bullet train. The torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima, which seems to float at high tide. The bamboo grove at Arashiyama, on the western edge of Kyoto. Tokyo Tower in Minato, a 333-metre broadcast tower with two observation decks. Shirakawa-go in the Japanese Alps, a village of steep thatched farmhouses listed by UNESCO.
Common questions about Japan visas
What should I know before applying for a Japan visa from the UAE?
Japan tourist visas are issued quickly for well-documented applications, with multiple-entry options available for repeat visitors.
How long does a Japan visa take to process?
5-7 working days. That figure is indicative: the issuing government sets the actual processing time, and it varies with your nationality, the visa type and how busy the season is. We track the application through to collection and tell you where it stands.
How long is a Japan visa valid for?
Single or multiple entry, up to 5 years. Validity is decided by the issuing government and depends on the visa type you are granted, so it is confirmed on the visa itself rather than at application.
What documents do I need for a Japan visa from the UAE?
Most Japan applications from the UAE need: Passport valid for at least 6 months with blank pages; UAE residence visa copy (valid at least 3 months); Emirates ID copy (front and back); Recent passport-size photo to the required specification; Bank statements for the last 3-6 months; Employment contract or NOC letter from your employer; Confirmed flight and hotel reservations; Travel medical insurance for the trip duration. Requirements vary: Japan may ask for additional documents depending on your nationality and purpose of travel, so we confirm the exact list for your case before you start.
How much does a Japan visa cost from the UAE?
Our price for a Japan visa starts from AED 295, for the simplest visa type. Embassy and visa centre fees are included. The exact figure depends on the visa type, your nationality and the processing speed you choose, so we confirm it once we know your residency and travel dates, before anything is submitted.
Guides for Japan
Written by our visa desk in Dubai, and kept current.
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