• Visa Application Form
  • Completed Visa Application Form. Can be Typed or filled in Block Letters. All details are mandatory. Must be originally wet signed by the applicant and declaration must be filled.
  • For Nationals of Russia, CIS Countries, Ukraine, and Georgia – 2 sets of originally signed application forms must be provided.
• Photos
  • 1 photo, that must be a clear copy, high-resolution, white background and recent photo (not older than 6 months). The photo must be glued to the application form. (DO NOT USE STAPLE)
  • For Nationals of Russia, CIS Countries, Ukraine, and Georgia – 2 photos must be provided.
• Original Passport & Copy
  • The ORIGINAL and COPY of PASSPORT with the UAE residence visa must be submitted at the time of application. If UAE Visa is in an old passport, then both passports must be submitted. Validity – 30 days from date of return from Japan.
  •  Passport must have more than 2 blank visa pages
• UAE Residence Visa, Copy and Emirates ID – Valid 30 days from date of return
  • Copy of Valid UAE residence visa sticker
  •  Copy of Emirates ID – Original must be presented at the Visa Centre
• Air Ticket
  • Proof of Air tickets (provisional or confirmed E-ticket, Flight information slip / voucher from travel agency, etc.)
• Hotel Booking
  • Booking only with full details of Hotel Stay, Contact Details of Hotel, Address and Name of Applicant
• Schedule of Stay/ Itinerary
  • Daily activities in Japan, including information of accommodation and contact
• Original NOC – No Objection Certificate
  • Company seal and wet signature by person in charge are required (including signatory's name and position).
  • The position, monthly/annual income, detailed purpose of travel must be stated. Form is free style.
  •  It should be addressed to the Consul- General of Japan in Dubai.
  • No objection to travel to Japan must be mentioned.
  • Electronically Generated Certificate should include the ORIGINAL company seal if it doesn't explicitly state "Electronically Generated."
  • For Partner, Owner, Golden Visa Holders the company letter is required.
  • For those owners sponsored by the Free Zone, NOC issued from Free Zone is additionally required

Those under Dependent Visas and working for an employer in UAE must provide an additional NOC from their UAE Visa Sponsor along with Passport Copy and UAE Residence Visa Copy of the sponsor.

• Dependents Applying independently must provide
  • Certificate of Employment (or Salary Certificate) of visa sponsor.
  • Visa sponsor who holds owner status (Managing Director, Manager, Investor etc.) sponsored by Free Zone, a Sponsored Letter from Free Zone Authority and copy of trade license is required.
  •  Bank statement of visa sponsor (last 3 months) when visa sponsor bears travel expenses.
  •  Letter of guarantee when visa sponsor bears travel expenses.
  •  No Objection Letter for traveling from UAE sponsors.
  •  Copy of visa sponsor’s passport and UAE residence visa.
  •  Certificate to prove the kinship (Marriage Certificate, Birth Certificate etc.)
• Proof of Financial means - Bank Statements – E-statements only
  • An up to date 3 months bank statement of the applicant –- including the account holder's name and account details - not older than 10 days from date of application.
• Additional required documents for Multiple-Entry visa request (Employed individuals with “Sufficient Financial Capacity ONLY”)
  • Documents to explain the reason of application for multiple-entry visa
  •  Letter which states the future travel plan and purpose to visit Japan
  • Previous travel history
  •  Multiple Entry Request Letter

Please submit one photograph along with your visa application. The photograph must be:

• Must not be taken more than 6 months before application time
• 45 mm x 35 mm
• Color photo with plain background
• Taken looking straight forward and face seen clearly
• Please do not use any textured paper to print the photo
• Please note the Embassy may request a new photo if it does not meet the specifications.

All visa fees must be paid in AED with the application. Please note that the new visa fee is as per the below:

• Single Entry Visa Fee

• Multiple Entry Visa Fee

VFS Service Fee: All applicants are required to pay a service fee of AED 100 (including 5% VAT) when you submit the application at the Japan Visa Application Centre.

• Kindly note that we are unable to accept applications if your flight is scheduled within 2 WEEKS from the application date.
• It is NOT allowed to stay in Japan more than 90 days or perform any activities to undertake revenue generating business operations or any activities to receive remuneration as visa status of short-term stay.
• The following residents are eligible to apply for the visa- residents of Emirates of Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. And the residents (including its citizen and foreigner) of Afghanistan, Syria and Yemen.
•  Please note that The Consulate General of Japan in Dubai may issue a single-entry visa after visa examination.
•  Documents must be ORIGINAL unless specifically indicated. The required documents should be valid at the time of visa application and should be submitted within 3 months of their date of issue. Submitted documents for application will not be returned (except passport). You may be requested to submit additional documents that are deemed necessary for the examination.
• The applicant may be requested to submit additional documents that are deemed necessary for the examination.
• Certain Nationals are not eligible to apply for Multiple Entry Tourist Visa. Please inquire at the VFS submission counter or contact center on this matter.
• The applicant who has multiple valid passports, Japan visa will be sticked on the passport with valid UAE residency.
• Application can be only lodged within 90 days of planned travel to Japan.

Please NOTE that submitting INCOMPLETE/INCORRECT documents that are not meeting the requirements mentioned in the list above or that were advised to you at the counter by the submission officer would lead to IMMEDIATE REJECTION or TERMINATION of the application by the Consulate.

• Appointment Assistance for Japan Visa
• Japan Visa Application Form Filling Assistance
• Verification of Documents
• Travel Itinerary.
• Blocked Hotel Booking.
• Blocked Air Tickets.
• Covering Letter.

• Visa Fee and Appointment Service Fee to Pay Separately Depending on Nationality. Please Refer to Visa Fees
• Applicant Must Submit Application and Documents at Consulate /Embassy or Visa Centers.