Japan Visa Requirements for Vietnamese Citizens

The electronic visa will allow Vietnamese citizens a single entry into Japan for tourist purposes including sightseeing and visiting friends. The length of time they can stay is yet to be confirmed.

Once it is made available by the government of Japan, this information will be updated on the Japan visa policy page.

A Japan electronic visa application will involve filling out a simple online form. The process is expected to be straightforward and only take a few minutes to complete and submit for approval. It takes place entirely online.

It is recommended applicants double check all the information is correctly entered and there are no mistakes or missing information before submitting the Japanese online visa form, as this is expected to result in delays in achieving the approved visa.

If you are planning to apply for a eVisa for Japan for Vietnamese citizens, you will be required to have certain documents and information on hand while filling out the form..

It is expected that all applicants will be required to have an up-to-date Vietnamese passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of intended arrival in Japan. If this is not the case, the applicant should renew their passport before applying for a Japan eVisa.

As part of the application process, it is also expected that you will be required to answer questions regarding travel plans, including travel dates and inbound and return flight information, as well as basic biographical and passport details.

You may also be asked to answer a few security-related questions, and pay the Japanese eVisa processing fee using a valid credit or debit card, before submitting,

Once you have submitted the application, any updates on the status of your visa, as well as a copy of the final eVisa once approved, will likely be sent to the email address you provided on the application.

Once you have submitted your application, it is checked by officials and processed within a few days. However, it’s advisable to ensure you apply in good time before traveling to Japan in the rare case of any delays during the application procedure.

It is expected that an approved Japan eVisa will be electronically linked to the applicant’s passport. A copy will also most likely be emailed to the email address used on the application.

It is worth printing out a copy of the eVisa, or storing a copy on your phone, to take with you on your trip to Japan in case immigration officials ask to inspect a paper document on arrival at the border.

Travelers from Vietnam are advised to check the Japan Visa Policy information page periodically to keep up to date with the latest information regarding the Japan eVisa and the latest details regarding how long the visa is valid for.