How to Apply for Japan Visa from Abu Dhabi, UAE

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Procedure to apply for Japan Visa from Abu Dhabi, UAE

The UAE’s nationals as well as foreigners residing in Abu Dhabi and Al-Ain may obtain visas through the Japanese Embassy. foreign nationals who live in other emirates.
Applications will be reviewed by the Embassy around a week after submission.
Additional documents deemed necessary for the examination may be sought from applicants. Additionally, visa applications may be sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan for additional review. Documents submitted with a visa application won’t be given back to applicants.
Fill in the visa application form here.

Visa waiver program for UAE nationals

According to an announcement made by the Japanese government on April 24, 2017, the visa waiver program for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) nationals will begin on July 1, 2017. This action is anticipated to further the UAE-Japan people-to-people exchanges, which will help to advertise Japan as a tourism-oriented nation and boost regional redevelopment.

Eligibility

UAE nationals having current, ICAO-compliant regular e-passports who have registered in advance with a Japanese diplomatic mission (an embassy, general consulate, or consular office).