Japan visit visa
See Tokyo and Mount Fuji with help on your Japan visa from Dubai
From cherry blossom season to the busy streets of Tokyo, Japan is a trip to remember. Our team in Deira helps UAE residents prepare a complete Japan visa application from Dubai and guides you through filing it, so it has the best chance of approval.
Who it is for
UAE residents planning a Japan holiday
Tell us when you want to travel and what you want to see. We help you get your application ready.
Family visits and business trips
If you're visiting relatives or flying in for a meeting, tell us why you're travelling and we'll plan your application around it.
Ask us whether you qualify. We'll tell you on WhatsApp or by phone before you pay anything.
How we help
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We plan the application around your trip
Tell us your dates and your plans. We tell you what your application needs.
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We prepare your file with you
We help you complete the forms and check every document carefully, so nothing is missing.
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We guide you through filing
Japan visa applications from the UAE are filed through an accredited agency or the visa application centre. We tell you which route fits your trip and help you get ready for it.
Applying for a Japan visa from the UAE
- Visa centre
- VFS Global in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
- Which mission
- Dubai and the Northern Emirates go to the Consulate-General of Japan in Dubai. The emirate of Abu Dhabi goes to the Embassy of Japan in Abu Dhabi.
- When to apply
- Within 90 days of your trip. The Dubai centre won't take a file if your flight is less than two weeks away.
- Processing
- 8 to 10 working days for a complete application
- Length of stay
- Up to 90 days
- Visa fee
- Paid in dirhams with your application. WhatsApp us for the current fee.
We checked these points with the Consulate-General of Japan in Dubai's checklist and VFS Global's Japan pages for the UAE on 5 November 2026. We check them again when we prepare your application.
Documents you'll usually need
- A completed visa application form, signed by you
- One recent photo with a white background, taken in the last six months
- Your original passport with more than two blank visa pages plus a colour copy
- Copies of your UAE residence visa and Emirates ID, valid 30 days after you return
- Your flight booking
- A hotel booking with the hotel's full details
- A day-by-day plan of your stay in Japan
- A no-objection letter from your employer with your position, income and the purpose of your trip
- Your UAE bank statements for the last three months, as e-statements
Your own list depends on your nationality and your trip, so we send you yours on WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
Do you submit my Japan visa application?
No. Japan visa applications from the UAE are filed through an accredited agency or the visa application centre. Jingo Travel is not an accredited agency. We help you prepare a complete application and guide you through filing it.
How do you give my Japan visa its best chance?
We help you prepare a complete, careful application, so it has the best chance of approval.
Where do I apply for a Japan visa in the UAE?
At VFS Global. If you live in Dubai or the Northern Emirates, your application goes to the Consulate-General of Japan in Dubai. If you live in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, it goes to the Embassy of Japan in Abu Dhabi.
How long does a Japan visa take from Dubai?
VFS Global says processing takes 8 to 10 working days from the day you hand in a complete application. Weekends and the embassy's holidays don't count.
How early can I apply for a Japan visa?
Within 90 days of your trip. The Dubai centre won't take a file if your flight is less than two weeks away, so start early.
Which documents do I need for a Japan tourist visa?
The consulate's checklist asks for your passport, a photo, copies of your UAE residence visa and Emirates ID, your flight and hotel bookings, a day-by-day plan, a letter from your employer and three months of bank statements. We help you prepare each one.
Can I get a Japan eVISA?
Yes, for a single-entry tourist visa. You still hand in your application at the visa centre. When you arrive, you show the visa issuance notice on your phone at immigration in Japan.
How long can I stay in Japan?
Up to 90 days on a short-term visa for a holiday, a family visit or business meetings.
How much is the Japan visa fee?
You pay the visa fee in dirhams with your application. VFS Global charges a service fee on top. WhatsApp us for the current fee.
Can I pay for your visa service in instalments?
Yes. You can pay for our visa service and your flights in four instalments with Tabby or Tamara.
How do I get started?
Send us a WhatsApp message or call us with your travel dates, your nationality and your UAE residence status. We will tell you what you need and our price.
Can you book my flights as well?
Yes. You can book your flights with us too.
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