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Relaxation of Visa requirements for Nationals of the United Arab Emirates in Possession of Ordinary Passports
(Extension of period of stay)

June 2, 2025
Japanese

The visa waiver measure of a period not exceeding 30 days has been in operation since 2022 for ordinary passport holders of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) who wish to enter Japan. From July 1, 2025, the period of stay without a visa will be extended from the current 30 days to 90 days for those who meet the following requirements.

It is expected that the exchange between Japan and the UAE will further expand in the future by this visa waiver measure which would bring an increase in the number of tourists from the UAE to Japan and improvement of convenience in conducting business activities.

  1. Eligibility for the Visa Waiver Measure
    Nationals of the UAE in possession of valid ordinary passports of the UAE which are ICAO compliant IC Passports
  2. Outline of the Visa Waiver Measure
    1. Purpose of visit: Short-term stay (for sightseeing, business, or visit to relatives/friends, etc.)
    2. Duration of stay: 90 days
  3. The UAE has also introduced a Visa Waiver Measure for Japanese nationals in possession of valid Japanese passports for a short-term stay of a period not exceeding 90 days from August 1, 2024.

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