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How to get a Japan visa from Qatar
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Qatari passport holders travelling to Japan.
Visa types & fees
4 visa options for travelling to Japan.
Business visa
Processing time6 - 7 days
Validity4 months
Fee (approx.)$190
Student visa
Processing time4 - 15 working days
Validity4 years
Fee (approx.)$250
Tourist visa
Processing time6 - 7 days
Validity4 months
Fee (approx.)$186
Transit visa
Processing time4 - 7 days
Validity3 days
Fee (approx.)$70
Application requirements
Documents Qatari applicants need to provide.
- A thoroughly filled and signed Japanese visa application form.
- A valid national passport with at least one blank page.
- One 45mmx45mm passport-sized photo.
- A document indicating your purpose of visit.
- A document showing the applicant's legal status.
- Proof of family ties such as a birth or marriage certificate.
- Proof of financial stability for the entire duration of stay in Japan.
- Proof of accommodation provision in Japan for the entire stay.
- A detailed flight itinerary of the trip.
- Proof that the applicant will be returning to Qatar after their intended stay in Japan.
- Documents must be written in either Japanese or English.
Visa type details
Business visa
- This visa is issued to applicants who want to visit Japan for business purposes.
- Applicants of this visa are issued a Short-stay visa into Japan.
- The business visa allows a stay of up to 90 days which can be issued for either a single or double-entry visa.
- Applicants can attend meetings, conferences, exhibitions, and sign and negotiate contracts.
- In cases where applicants have a hosting company inviting them, there should be a letter of invitation from the company stating the applicant's name and purpose of visit to Japan.
- There should also be a business letter from your company of employment in Qatar stating your purpose of visit to Japan.
- There should be proof of financial support for the applicant from the host or home company.
- For both invited applicants and those going to Japan by themselves, an original bank statement dating back to 6 months should be provided to prove that the individual would be catered for throughout the duration of stay in Japan.
- Applicants are to submit an Income tax certificate alongside other important documents.
- A certificate of employment from a company in your residing country should be provided in the case where you do not have a sponsor or a host.
- A certificate of ownership of a business from your residing country is required if you are a business owner coming to Japan for the earlier mentioned purposes.
- Note that business travelers can also be issued multiple-entry visas valid for unlimited entries within 1–5 years upon request.
Student visa
- This visa is issued to persons who wish to travel to Japan solely for the purpose of furthering their education.
- Applicants of this visa have to get a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) issued by the Ministry of Justice from their institution or school of admission in Japan.
- A valid national passport is required for the application process and travel.
- Applicants are required to bring one passport-sized photo with a plain background. This should be taken within 3 months prior to the application period.
- The passport photo should be specifically for the visa application and should not be identical to any other previous photographs.
- A photocopy of the passport is to be brought along for the application.
- A copy of the applicant's last school leaving certificate or transcript is required for the process also.
- Documents that show that applicants can support themselves or are being sponsored is to be provided.
- For self-sponsored applicants are expected to have ¥3,000,000 or the equivalent in dollars.
- For those sponsored, they are required to bring the income statements of the sponsor along with bank statements and scholarship award letters.
- If the applicant's sponsor is a resident in Japan, he or she is expected to submit a proof of residency in Japan.
- There also has to be a bank statement dating back to at least 6 months.
- A student visa lets you stay in Japan for as long as 4 years. This is on the condition that you are fully enrolled in a school in Japan.
Tourist visa
- This visa is issued to visa applicants who intend to visit Japan for leisure and tourism purposes.
- Applicants of this visa are issued the Short-stay visa which is valid for 3-4 months from the application date.
- Applicants are required to pay the required visa application fee and the receipt must be kept carefully.
- The application form should be filled with black ink.
- The applicant's name should be written at the back of the photo.
- A copy of the applicant's bank statement that dates back to at least 3 months to prove their financial stability should be submitted.
- Applicants are advised to have at least $5000 or its equivalent in their country's currency.
- A detailed record of your trip should be submitted along with all other documents.
- This visa does not allow applicants to take up paid employment in Japan.
- Applicants are to provide a copy of their round-trip ticket.
Transit visa
- The Japanese transit visa is issued to persons who will be transitting through Japan to another country.
- A detailed flight itinerary issued by the airline company is required.
- A visa to the next destination must be submitted alongside a valid passport.
- Applicants are allowed a stay of 24 hours.
- If the stay goes beyond 24 hours, they are expected to submit a letter of guarantee from a resident in Japan or proof of sufficient funds to stay in Japan for a short period.
- Applicants are not allowed to tour Japan with this visa.
- They are also not allowed to seek public funds or take up paid employment.
Where to apply
Japan embassy & visa application centers in Qatar.
Onaiza, Doha
AddressAl Shabab Street, New Diplomatic Area P.O. Box 2208
Phone(+974) 4440-9000
Email[email protected]
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Frequently asked questions
What is Japan's official language
Japanese is the official language of Japan. It is the language mostly spoken by locals but many people in Japan also speak the English language.
What is the official currency in Japan
The official currency in Japan is the Japanese yen.
Is the tap water safe for drinking in Japan
Although the pipes that supply the water might be of harm, the water that comes out of the tap is very safe for drinking but there is no guarantee that the water will not be contaminated. Tourists can drink tap water if it comes out of a steel or brass tap.
Are foreign students allowed to work in Japan
The Japanese student's visa does not permit its holders to work. If the applicants wish to take up employment, they are to apply for a work permit.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Japan visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.