Visas and entry
For: every passport
Japan eVISA for UAE and Saudi residents (any passport)
Live in the UAE or Saudi Arabia? How Japan's tourist eVISA works for any passport: online from Saudi Arabia, via VFS in the UAE. Fees, documents, timing.
Destination
Japan travel guides
Who can visit Japan visa-free, who can apply for the tourist eVISA online or through an agency, and how to stay connected once you land.
Before you start
- Check your passport's expiry date. Many countries ask for a passport that stays valid for some months after your trip. Check the rule on the official site for your destination. Our visa guides link to the official sites.
- Passport and residence do different jobs. Your passport decides whether you need a visa. Where you live can decide where and how you apply. Passport vs residence, explained
- Use official sites. Every guide links to the government or official portal. Look-alike sites can charge extra fees. Visas and official sources
For every passport
Visas and entry
For: every passport
Do I need a visa for Japan? Visa-free, eVISA and embassy visa by passport
Do you need a visa for Japan? MOFA's 74 visa-exempt countries, 15, 30 or 90-day stays, who can use JAPAN eVISA and who applies on paper. Any passport.
eSIM and data
For: every passport
eSIM for Japan (and Korea): what to check before you buy
eSIM for Japan: check your phone is unlocked, data-only or a Japanese number, Japan's device rules, pocket Wi-Fi vs eSIM, and Japan plus Korea trips.