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UAE: E-visa to Japan
UAE, Saudi residents now eligible for Japan tourist e-visa
The e-visa will grant stays for up to 90 days
By Staff Writer
Mon 10 Apr 2023
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UAE Golden Visa
The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced a new e-visa system for residents of UAE, Saudi Arabia and nine other countries including Canada, US and UK.
The new system allows residents of permitted countries to apply for an online tourist visa which will grant e-visas for up to 90 days in Japan.
Nationalities eligible for e-visa
UAE
Saudi Arabia
Brazil
UK
USA
Cambodia
Canada
Mongolia
Taiwan
Singapore
South Africa
Applicants must be free of criminal records, violations and deportations. Those who are dual nationals with Japanese citizenship are also not eligible.
Applications must be submitted no less than seven days from date of travel.
How to apply
Visit the Japan e-visa website
Register and create an account with a valid e-mail ID and password
PDF data, screenshots or printouts of the page will not be accepted
Verification of necessary visa to visit Japan
Enter the required applicant information
Accepted or rejected requests will be notified via the registered e-mail
A visa fee will then be charged
Following a successful payment transaction, the e-visa will be issued
Travelers who are from the UK or Singapore can pay visa fees online. However, those applying from other countries will need to visit a Japanese consulate or embassy to pay the fee.
Required documents
The required documents vary on the country of residence and nationality/citizenship
Visa image conditions
Image must have been taken within six months of application
Re-used photos from drivers license, passport or group photographs will not be accepted
The application takes up to five working days to process.
Last year, it was announced that citizens of the UAE are exempt from visa requirements to Japan. UAE citizens can enter the country for up to 30 days.
For all the latest business news from the UAE and Gulf countries, follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn, like us on Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube page, which is updated daily.
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By Adah BlessingsUAE, Saudi residents now eligible for Japan tourist e-visa
The e-visa will grant stays for up to 90 days
By Staff Writer
Mon 10 Apr 2023
FBLNTWMAILLN
UAE Golden Visa
The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced a new e-visa system for residents of UAE, Saudi Arabia and nine other countries including Canada, US and UK.
The new system allows residents of permitted countries to apply for an online tourist visa which will grant e-visas for up to 90 days in Japan.
Nationalities eligible for e-visa
UAE
Saudi Arabia
Brazil
UK
USA
Cambodia
Canada
Mongolia
Taiwan
Singapore
South Africa
Applicants must be free of criminal records, violations and deportations. Those who are dual nationals with Japanese citizenship are also not eligible.
Applications must be submitted no less than seven days from date of travel.
How to apply
Visit the Japan e-visa website
Register and create an account with a valid e-mail ID and password
PDF data, screenshots or printouts of the page will not be accepted
Verification of necessary visa to visit Japan
Enter the required applicant information
Accepted or rejected requests will be notified via the registered e-mail
A visa fee will then be charged
Following a successful payment transaction, the e-visa will be issued
Travelers who are from the UK or Singapore can pay visa fees online. However, those applying from other countries will need to visit a Japanese consulate or embassy to pay the fee.
Required documents
The required documents vary on the country of residence and nationality/citizenship
Visa image conditions
Image must have been taken within six months of application
Re-used photos from drivers license, passport or group photographs will not be accepted
The application takes up to five working days to process.
Last year, it was announced that citizens of the UAE are exempt from visa requirements to Japan. UAE citizens can enter the country for up to 30 days.
For all the latest business news from the UAE and Gulf countries, follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn, like us on Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube page, which is updated daily.