Japan eVisa Requirements for Saudi Arabia Citizens

Do Saudi Citizens Need a Visa for Japan?

Saudi Arabian passport holders visiting Japan currently require a visa to gain entry to the country. At present, it is necessary to apply at a Japanese embassy or consulate.

When the eVisa for Japan is launched, it is expected that Saudi citizens will be able to apply online, avoiding unnecessary trips to Japanese diplomatic missions. The eVisa system is designed to be streamlined and user-friendly to make applications quicker and easier for Saudi nationals.

What Is the Japan eVisa for Saudi Nationals?

An eVisa is an electronic visa that will permit the Saudi Arabian holder to enter Japan for tourism. Travelers will have to submit an online application and, when it is approved, the visa is linked to their passport automatically.

The Japan eVisa is single-entry, meaning that if the Saudi visitor leaves the country, or wishes to return again later that year, they will need to reapply for a new single-entry eVisa.

All Saudi Arabian passport holders planning to visit Japan must have a valid visa.

The eVisa will permit the holder to stay in Japan for a short period of time. The exact length of time and period of validity is yet to be confirmed by Japanese officials. As soon as the latest information is released regarding this, it will be updated here.

How Can I Get a Japan Visa from Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabian citizens planning on visiting Japan can now apply for a Japan eVisa online. This is a new way of applying for this visa and means that time-consuming visits to embassies or consulates are no longer part of the application process. Instead, the entire application can be done from the comfort of your home.

The online visa application process is easy and it does not take much time for Saudi applicants to complete the Japan eVisa form and submit an application.

Until the Japanese eVisa for travelers from Saudi Arabia is launched, visas are available from Japan’s diplomatic missions (embassies and consulates) around the world. Travelers must apply in person. The eVisa is expected to speed up and streamline the application process.

After Japan implements its eVisa system, Saudi nationals who plan to stay in the country in the long term (for example, to live or work there) will require a type of visa that can only be issued by an embassy. Japanese residence visas and working visas for Saudi Arabian nationals are not expected to be available as eVisas.

How to Apply for a Japan eVisa from Saudi Arabia

Saudi passport holders applying for a Japan eVisa will have to fill out and submit an online application form. This is expected to involve giving the following information:

Basic personal data (name, nationality, date of birth, etc.)
Contact information (email address, residence, etc.)
Passport details
Travel information (flight details, dates, etc.)

Travelers from Saudi Arabia will also be asked to answer security-related questions as part of the Japan eVisa application.

Saudi applicants should ensure they have all the necessary paperwork to hand before filling in the Japanese eVisa application. They should also double-check the form for errors before submitting it, as any false or incorrect information could potentially hold up the application from being approved.

Japan eVisa Requirements for Saudi Arabian Citizens

The requirements for Saudi Arabian nationals wishing to apply for a Japan eVisa are as follows:

An up-to-date, valid Saudi Arabian passport
A valid credit or debit card with which to pay the visa processing fee
An email address that you have access to and check regularly

It is expected that the passport will need to be valid for at least 6 months after the planned trip. If it does not, the Saudi traveler may need to renew their passport before continuing with the eVisa application.

The approved eVisa will be sent to the email address provided, so it is important to check the email regularly.

How Will Saudi Arabian Nationals Receive their Japan eVisa?

The Japan eVisa for citizens of Saudi Arabia is expected to be processed by officials within a few business days. Be aware that at peak times it can take longer to process, so ensure you allow enough time to receive your approved eVisa before traveling to Japan.

The approved eVisa for Japan will be sent to the email address registered by the Saudi national in their application and will automatically link to your Saudi Arabia passport. However, it is recommended to take a printout of the visa on the journey to Japan in case officials wish to inspect it during your travels.

To find out more information about the Japan Visa Policy and the latest updates to the length of validity of the eVisa, check back on the page regularly.

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