Visa Information
Visa Information
Please select the consular district you live in to learn at which Visa Application Centre you can apply for a visa.
Single Entry Visa – Business/Conference, Market Research, Visiting Friends & Family
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Overview
Short Term Tourism, Business purpose, Market Research, visiting families and Relatives, visiting friends and acquaintances and visit by family member of Japanese living in UAE (no reward is accepted). You can stay up to 90 days using this visa type (single entry) for this visa.
Please note that the Japan Visa Application Centre only accepts customers with the following jurisdiction. Please click here.
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Visa Fees
All visa fees must be paid in AED with the application. Please note that the new visa fee is as per the below:
Category Nationality Amount in AED Single Entry Visa Other Nationalities 75 Indian 20 Gratis Countries 0 VFS Service Fee: All applicants are required to pay a service fee of AED 110 (including 5% VAT) when you submit the application at the Japan Visa Application Centre.
Please be informed that the fees charged by the Embassy or VFS Global are based on the current exchange rate in local currency and may be subject to change without prior notification
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Documents Required
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Short Term Visa Checklist – Abu Dhabi Please visit the Download Forms section for additional documentation templates and forms.
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Photo Specifications
Please submit one photograph along with your visa application. The photograph must be:
- Must not be taken more than 6 months before application time
- 45 mm x 35 mm
- Color photo with plain background
- Taken looking straight forward and face seen clearly
- Please do not use any textured paper to print the photo
- Please note the Embassy may request a new photo if it does not meet the specifications.
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Processing Time
Processing of the visa application takes minimum 8-10 working days from the date of submission (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays announced by the Embassy of Japan in UAE).
However, in case the documents are not submitted as per requirement or due to other factors or justified reasons, the processing time may be extended up to 3 weeks to 4 weeks.
Please note: You can apply for Japan visa only up to 90 days prior to your entry in Japan. Applications submitted beyond this period will not be accepted.
Multiple Entry Visa - Business, Visiting Family & Friends
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Overview
Multiple short visits for Business purpose, Market research, visiting families and relatives, visiting friends and acquaintances and visit by family member of Japanese living in UAE (no reward is accepted) up to 90 days per visit.
Please note that the Japan Visa Application Centre only accepts customers with the following jurisdiction. Please click here.
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Visa Fees
All visa fees must be paid in AED with the application. Please note that the new visa fee is as per the below:
Category Nationality Amount in AED Multiple Entry Visa Other Nationalities 145 Indian 20 Gratis Countries 0 VFS Service Fee: All applicants are required to pay a service fee of AED 110 (including 5% VAT) when you submit the application at the Japan Visa Application Centre.
Please be informed that the fees charged by the Embassy or VFS Global are based on the current exchange rate in local currency and may be subject to change without prior notification
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Documents Required
Get the peace of mind you need on your travels, with insurance made simple for more click here.
Please find the below guidance that is suitable to your purpose of travel.
Short Term Visa Checklist – Abu Dhabi Please visit the Download Forms section for additional documentation templates and forms.
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Photo Specifications
Please submit one photograph along with your visa application. The photograph must be:
- Must not be taken more than 6 months before application time
- 45 mm x 35 mm
- Color photo with plain background
- Taken looking straight forward and face seen clearly
- Please do not use any textured paper to print the photo
- Please note the Embassy may request a new photo if it does not meet the specifications.
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Processing Time
Processing of the visa application takes minimum 8-10 working days from the date of submission (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays announced by the Embassy of Japan in UAE).
However, in case the documents are not submitted as per requirement or due to other factors or justified reasons, the processing time may be extended up to 3 weeks to 4 weeks.
Please note: You can apply for Japan visa only up to 90 days prior to your entry in Japan. Applications submitted beyond this period will not be accepted.
Long Stay Visa / Work
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Overview
This visa allows people to stay in Japan and during which they perform paid work in Japan, a stay over 90 days as a student/researcher/engineer etc.
When an application for visa is made for the purpose of employment, residency, etc. in Japan, it is necessary for a person / organization in Japan to obtain the “Certificate of Eligibility” and for the visa applicant to file a visa application to the Japanese embassy/consulate-general by submitting a copy of the Certificate of Eligibility.
In order to obtain the Certificate of Eligibility, a person / organization in Japan should make an application with the nearest Regional Immigration Bureau of the Ministry of Justice to the person / organization’s place of residence in Japan (an application for Certificate of Eligibility cannot be made at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs).
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Visa Fees
All visa fees must be paid in AED with the application. Please note that the new visa fee is as per the below:
Category Nationality Amount in AED Long Stay Visa Other Nationalities 75 Indian 20 Gratis Countries 0 VFS Service Fee: All applicants are required to pay a service fee of AED 110 (including 5% VAT) when you submit the application at the Japan Visa Application Centre.
Please be informed that the fees charged by the Embassy or VFS Global are based on the current exchange rate in local currency and may be subject to change without prior notification
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Documents Required
Get the peace of mind you need on your travels, with insurance made simple for more click here.
Please find the below guidance that is suitable to your purpose of travel.
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Photo Specifications
Please submit one photograph along with your visa application. The photograph must be:
- Must not be taken more than 6 months before application time
- 45 mm x 35 mm
- Color photo with plain background
- Taken looking straight forward and face seen clearly
- Please do not use any textured paper to print the photo
- Please note the Embassy may request a new photo if it does not meet the specifications.
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Processing Time
Processing of the visa application takes minimum 8-10 working days from the date of submission (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays announced by the Embassy of Japan in UAE).
However, in case the documents are not submitted as per requirement or due to other factors or justified reasons, the processing time may be extended up to 3 weeks to 4 weeks.
Please note: You can apply for Japan visa only up to 90 days prior to your entry in Japan. Applications submitted beyond this period will not be accepted.
Tourism (E-Visa)
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Overview
Only applicants seeking to visit Japan for Tourism or Sightseeing can apply for JAPAN eVISA.
Applicants are required to Book an Appointment and submit their applications physically including their original passports at the Japan Visa Application Centre in Abu Dhabi either in-person or via an authorized representative.
Unlike sticker visa, eVISA applicants will keep their passports once they have submitted their applications.
If you apply through JAPAN eVISA, an electronic visa (eVISA) will be issued.
You will not have a visa sticker in your passport. When checking in at the airport, you will be asked to display your eVISA on your electronic device (e.g. smart-phone, tablet).
JAPAN eVISA Visa Issuance Notice
An eVISA is valid for three months after issuance (the expiry date of the eVISA is calculated from the day after the date of issue). An eVISA is valid for entering Japan on one single occasion.
Applicants must adhere to the following for JAPAN eVISA:
- Internet connection is required to use JAPAN eVISA
- Must possess a smart-phone, tablet to showcase “Visa Issuance Notice” at Japan Immigration.
- Exempted Countries for Short Stay Visit
Frequently Asked Questions on JAPAN eVISA (Processing Time advised on the FAQ will differ from actual processing time at the Japan Visa Application Centre)
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Visa Fees
All visa fees must be paid in AED with the application. Please note that the new visa fee is as per the below:
Category Nationality Amount in AED E-Visa General Other Nationalities 75 Indian 20 Gratis Countries 0 VFS Service Fee: All applicants are required to pay a service fee of AED 110 (including 5% VAT) when you submit the application at the Japan Visa Application Centre.
Please be informed that the fees charged by the Embassy or VFS Global are based on the current exchange rate in local currency and may be subject to change without prior notification
-
Documents Required
Get the peace of mind you need on your travels, with insurance made simple for more click here.
Please find the below guidance that is suitable to your purpose of travel.
-
Photo Specifications
Please submit one photograph along with your visa application. The photograph must be:
- Must not be taken more than 6 months before application time
- 45 mm x 35 mm
- Color photo with plain background
- Taken looking straight forward and face seen clearly
- Please do not use any textured paper to print the photo
- Please note the Embassy may request a new photo if it does not meet the specifications.
-
Processing Time
Processing of the visa application takes minimum 8-10 working days from the date of submission (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays announced by the Embassy of Japan in UAE).
However, in case the documents are not submitted as per requirement or due to other factors or justified reasons, the processing time may be extended up to 3 weeks to 4 weeks.
Please note: You can apply for Japan visa only up to 90 days prior to your entry in Japan. Applications submitted beyond this period will not be accepted.