Japan also known as the land of the rising sun plays an important role in world tourism. No wonder, everybody is dreaming to visit the beautiful and rich culture place.

Below are the requirements and steps in applying Japanese tourist visa residing in United Arab Emirates if you are not from visa exempt countries.

• Application form duly filled by the applicant. Click this link to download visa application form.
• Recent photograph taken within the last 6 months. Do not use stapler instead use paper clip.
• Original Passport valid for more than 6 months and has more than two empty pages, and a passport copy in A4 size.
• A copy of the UAE residence visa in A4 size valid for more than 3 months from the day of departure, if you are not a UAE national.
• Current or old passport that shows Japanese temporary visitor visa, entry and exit stamp within the last three years.
• A letter of explanation stating the reason of applying for the multiple visa.
• Original certificate of employment of applicant from your employer stating the position, monthly / annual income must be stated. It is required to submit salary certificate issued from Free Zone for those owners sponsored by the Free Zone.
• If salaried employee, three months original stamped bank statements showing your salary being deposited regularly. Online banking statement is not acceptable.
• A copy of the travel itinerary such as a round-trip ticket and hotel reservation. For ticket do not book until your visa is approved by the embassy. For hotel, please book the refundable fares so that you can refund your payment in case your visa got denied. Also prepare detailed schedule of stay or your day-to-day activities while in Japan.
• Original and copy of current or old passport that shows temporary visitor visas and entry stamps of G7 countries except Japan in the last three years. Entry and exit stamps of G7 are required more than two.

Please be noted that additional documents may be requested by the Embassy/Consulate after the application is being submitted. The Embassy/Consulate may issue a single-entry visa after visa examination even though your intention is to apply for multiple-entry visa.

Appointment is not required and if your documents are ready, you must submit your application in person to the nearest Embassy/Consulate. Applications submitted by courier service will not be accepted by the Embassy/Consulate. Those who have residence visa issued from Abu Dhabi and Al Ain can apply at the Embassy in Abu Dhabi located at Villa # 633 Mubarak Bin Mohammed St, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. E-mail for visa enquiries is consular@ab.mofa.go.jp and visa application time is from 08:30 to 13:30, Sunday to Thursday.

Those who hold residence visas from Northern Emirates such as Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Umm Al-Quwain and Ras Al Khaimah, must apply at the Consulate in Dubai located at 28th Floor, Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. E-mail for visa enquiries is ryouji@du.mofa.go.jp and Telephone Number +971-4-2938888 from 08:00 to 16:00 and closed at 14:00 during Ramadan. Visa Application time is from 09:00 to 12:00, Sunday to Thursday and Visa collection time 12:30-14:30, Sunday to Thursday.

Visa Fees are 100 AED for Single Entry and 200 AED for Multiple Entry. The visa fee is free for Philippine Passport holders travelling to Japan for short term stay only or within 90 days or less. For other nationalities please click this link. The Embassy/Consulate is accepting cash only and bring exact amount if possible. Embassy/Consulate does not accept cheque or credit/debit cards. Visa fee is non-refundable even if your visa is denied.

Visa processing generally takes about 4 working days including the day of application. Evaluation may be longer for cases in which required documents are missing, submission of additional documents is requested, or an investigation is required.

Below are the requirements and steps in applying Japanese tourist visa residing in The Philippines if you are not from visa exempt countries.

• Application form duly filled by the applicant. Click this link to download visa application form.
• Valid Passport
• 1 Recent Photo (Passport Size)
• Birth Certificate (a copy of a birth certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on security paper. If the certificate is illegible because it is crumpled or some of the content cannot be confirmed because an edge of the copy is missing, etc., then submit a birth certificate issued by the local government office in addition. Also, those whose birth certificate registration was delayed should submit certificate of baptism, school report cards (primary and secondary schools) and graduation albums in addition along with it.
• Marriage certificate for those married. Submit a copy of marriage certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on security paper.
• Proof of enough funds to cover all the expenses while in Japan. A certificate of tax payment issued by a public agency or Certificate of bank deposit balance.

As of July 30, 2007, the Embassy of Japan in Philippines, as well as the consular offices in Cebu and Davao, no longer accepts visa applications by the visa applicant him/herself, except for purpose of travel is for diplomatic or public purposes, or the applicant is invited directly by a Japanese government institution or independent administrative agency. Application should be made through the agencies accredited by the Embassy. However, the designated consular or consular offices may request an interview to a visa applicant in person if needed.

Please click this link for the LIST OF ACCREDITED AGENCIES (Effective: April 2017)

Visa Fee is gratis however, the accredited agencies will collect a handling fee set by them as they are private organizations.

For visa application filed through accredited agencies, at least (1) week or five (5) working days from the date of acceptance by the Embassy is necessary to be processed and released of passports to the accredited agencies. However, if the passport has not been returned for more than a week, the applicant who need to verify the status of his/her application may inquire to the Embassy by confirming the 8-digit acceptance number from your chosen agency. Please be reminded that without the 8-digit acceptance number, the status of the application cannot be verified with the name and date of birth of applicants.

For Single-entry Visa for Tourist, Philippine Nationals applicants, please read this link for more information.

For Multiple-entry Visa for Tourist, Philippine Nationals applicants, please read this link for more information.

For visa exempt countries, please read this link for more information.

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