Many tourists from across the world are understandably elated at the prospect of travelling to Japan easily after the government eased the precautionary measures that were in place. Here is all the information regarding Japan visas from Dubai for all UAE residents planning to travel to Japan.
From the statement issued by the Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, UAE residents with a valid UAE passport that complies with ICAO standards can enter Japan visa-free and stay for up to 30 days.
Nonetheless, UAE residents visiting Japan for tourism for over 30 days must apply for a tourist e-visa to Japan. With the short-term e-visa, you can stay in Japan for 90 days but cannot be used for income-generating activities such as business operations or receiving remuneration.
The Japan e-visa is an online service for visa application and issuing. The e-visa is usually valid for three months starting the next day after the visa is issued. UAE residents can apply for the Japan e-visa earliest three months before the departure date or no less than seven days before the intended date of travel.
To apply for the Japan e-visa from Dubai, you will need the following documents:
Do not upload any document other than the ones requested. Ensure you submit all the required documents as any error during the application or lack of documents will lead to immediate termination of visa application.
Some of the Japan e-visa conditions are:
Below are the applicants not eligible to apply for a Japan visa online:
This is how to apply for a Japan visa from Dubai:
First, visit the Japan e-visa website
Next, create an account using your valid email address and password
After that, fill out the application form
Next, upload the required documents and then submit the application
Pay for visa fees if indicated
After an approved application, you will get a confirmation email
If your e-visa is free, you will get the visa automatically without having to pay anything
When travelling to Japan with an e-visa, you should log into the Japan e-visa website and display the Visa Issuance notice' at the departure airport.
A PDF format or screenshot of the page is unacceptable.
To display the ‘Visa issuance notice’, follow the steps below:
Visas are granted within five working days after all the necessary documents are submitted. This is with regard to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Japan (MOFA).
Getting a Japan visa from Dubai will cost you around AED 105 for the single entry tourist e-visa.
