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 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.

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