VISA
Foreign nationals except nationals of China, Russia, the CIS Countries, Ukraine, Georgia, the Philippines and Viet Nam wishing to come to Japan for a short-term stay
April 7, 2025
Outline of Application Procedures
For Single Entry Visa (PDF)
For Multiple Entry Visa (business purpose, cultural / intellectual figures and other types of Short-Term Stay)
Asia-Pacific
- Pacific Islanders (PDF)
- Nationals of India (PDF)
- Nationals of Indonesia (PDF)
- Nationals of Mongolia (PDF)
- Nationals of Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDF)
- Nationals of other Asian and Oceanian countries and regions (PDF)
- (Note 1) Refer to the following link for an outline of procedures for nationals of China, the Philippines and Viet Nam
- (Note 2) Nationals of Indonesia are exempt from visa for stays of 15 days or less by registering their ICAO-compliant ePassport in advance at diplomatic missions of Japan (the embassy, the consulates-general or the consular office) in Indonesia.
- (Note 3) Nationals of Thailand are exempt from visa for stays of 15 days or less.
- (Note 4) Nationals of Brunei are exempt from visa for stays of 14 days or less.
Europe
- (Note) Refer to the following link for an outline of procedures for nationals of Russia, the CIS countries and Georgia
Latin America and the Caribbean Region
- Nationals of Colombia (PDF)
- Nationals of Ecuador (PDF)
- Nationals of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (PDF)
- Nationals of Saint Christopher and Nevis (PDF)
- Nationals of other Latin American and Caribbean countries and regions (PDF)
Middle East and Africa
- Nationals of Qatar (PDF)
- Nationals of Saudi Arabia (PDF)
- Nationals of United Arab Emirates, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Egypt and South Africa (PDF)
- (Note 1) Nationals of Qatar are exempt from visa for stays of 30 days or less by registering their ICAO-compliant ePassport in advance at diplomatic missions of Japan (embassies, consulates-general or consular offices).
- (Note 2) Nationals of United Arab Emirates in possession of ICAO-compliant ePassport are exempt from visa for stays of 30 days or less.
Visa Application Documents (download)
(Note) For details of required documents, please refer to [1. Visa Application Procedures].