Do UAE citizens need a visa for Japan?

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Japan Visa For UAE Citizens

UAE citizens don't need a visa for Japan for stays of up to 90 days.

No visa needed

You Can Stay: 90 days
Cost: Free

Visa-free only if you hold an ICAO-compliant ePassport (rule applies to UAE passports since 1 November 2022). If your passport is not an ePassport, get a visa before you travel or you may be refused entry.

Checked 13 Oct 2026 against the official page: mofa.go.jp

Official Sources

Official Visa Information · Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Official E-Visa Application · Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, JAPAN eVISA
Embassies And Consulates · Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

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