Visa Information
On 2,3,4 April, a large number of visa applications are expected and you may need to wait more than 1 hour to apply. It is recommended to apply after 9 April if visa is not urgent.
The restrictions on new entry of foreign nationals was lifted on 11th October 2022.
Accordingly, the following new measures have been implemented.
- Visa is no longer required for the nationals of visa exemption countries/regions (e.g. UK, France, Australia etc.) listed in the link below for a short-term stay (up to 90 days) https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/short/novisa.html
- The measure to limit the entry of foreign tourists to those on package tours has been lifted.
- ERFS Certificate is no longer required.
Visa Waiver Arrangements for Short-Term Stay based on Passport Registration System (Only for Nationals of the State of Qatar)
For Further Information, Please See HERE
Single Entry Visa
Please check the List of Basic Requirements for Single Entry Visa from below.
*Kindly note you may be requested for additional documents.
*Please do not staple any documents.
(1) TOURISM (Short-Term Stay)
1-1) Qatari Tourism (Regardless of Purpose/Accomodation)
1-2) Foreign Resident Tourism (Hotel Stay)
1-3) Foreign Resident Tourism (Visiting Relatives)
1-4) Foreign Resident Tourism (Visiting Friends)
(2) BUSINESS Affairs (Short-Term Stay)
2-1) Qatari Business
2-2) Foreign Resident Business
(3) WORK (Long-Term Stay / Eligibility Certificate Holder)
3-1) Qatari Work with Eligibility
3-2) Foreign Resident Work with Eligibility
(4) STUDY (Long-Term Stay / Eligibility Certificate Holder)
4-1) Qatari Study with Eligibility
4-2) Foreign Resident Study with Eligibility
(5) STUDY (Short-Term Stay)
5-1) Qatari Short-Term Study
5-2) Foreign Resident Short-Term Study
Note
- Please refer following for Single Entry Visa Information for Nationals of the Philippines.
- 2 Application Forms and 2 Photos are required if you are a national of the following countries: Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Georgia.
- Please contact us at eojqatar@dh.mofa.go.jp or 4440-9000 for more information on visa applications.
- A Single Entry Visa is valid for three months.
Multiple Entry Visa for Nationals of Qatar, India, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam
Please check the List of Basic Requirements for Multiple Entry Visa from below.
*Kindly note you may be requested for additional documents.
*Please do not staple any documents.
【For Nationals of Qatar】
TOURISM (Short-Term Stay)
BUSINESS (Short-Term Stay)
- For more information for Multiple Entry Visa for Nationals of Qatar, please see Here.
【For Nationals of India】
Please check your eligibility from below to confirm whether you are eligible to apply for a Multiple Entry Visa.
*MRP (Machine Readable Passport)/e-Passport is required for a Multiple Entry Visa Application.
- Individual who has two or more travel records as a temporary visitor to Japan in the last three years
- Individual who has a travel record as a temporary visitor to Japan in the last three years and has financial capacity to pay the travel expense
- Individual who has a travel record as a temporary visitor to Japan and two or more travel records as a temporary visitor to G7 countries (except Japan) in the last three years
- Individual with sufficient financial capacity
- Spouse or children of (4)
- If you are applicable to one of the five categories above, please check the requirements from HERE.
- For more information for Multiple Entry Visa for Nationals of India, please see HERE.
【For Nationals of Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam】
Please check your eligibility from below to confirm whether you are eligible to apply for a Multiple Entry Visa.
*MRP (Machine Readable Passport)/e-Passport is required for a Multiple Entry Visa Application.
- Individual who has a travel record as a temporary visitor to Japan in the last three years and who has ability to pay the travel expense
- Individual who has a travel record as a temporary visitor to Japan and two or more travel records as a temporary visitor to G7 countries (except Japan) in the last three years
- Individual with sufficient financial capacity
- Spouse or children of (3)
- If you are applicable to one of the four categories above, please check the requirements from HERE.
- For more information for Multiple Entry Visa for Nationals of Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam, please see HERE.
Forms
Please click here for Application Form for VISA, Application Form SAMPLE, Letter of Invitation, Letter of Guarantee, Schedule of Stay.
Working Hours
07:30 - 15:00 Sunday to Thursday
Visa Application 7:30am - 12:00pm (During Ramadan 8:30am – 12:00pm)
Passport collection 10:00am - 15:00pm (During Ramadan 10:00am – 13:30pm)
Location of Consular Section
The Consular Section is located in the Embassy within the New Diplomatic Area on Al Shabab Street, Onaiza, Doha.
The visitor’s gate is located near Maryam Bint Saroor Mosque.
Visa Fees
Please click here for VISA fee.
Please note that only cash are accepted. *Credit card is not acceptable.
How to Apply
- Applicants or his/her proxies must visit the embassy in person with all the required documents between Sunday to Thursday from 7:30 to 12:00. (No appointment is required.)
- Required documents and application process differ depending on applicant’s nationality and purpose of travel.
- Only residents in Qatar are eligible for the visa application at the Embassy of Japan in Qatar.
- All applicants, including GCC nationals, must submit Qatar ID.
Exemption of Visas
Nationals and citizens of 68 countries and regions are not required to obtain visas to enter Japan when their visits are tourism, commerce, conferences, visiting relatives/ acquaintances, etc. However, when foreign nationals engage in paid activities in Japan, or their periods of stay exceed those stipulated in each country’s arrangement of short-term stay, visas will be required to enter Japan.
General Information About Japanese VISA
Due to the complex nature of visa requirements, please contact the consular section at Japanese Embassy in Qatar for more information and advice.
Japan Visa Information Hotline
If you have any questions regarding Japanese visas, you can call the JAPAN VISA INFORMATION HOTLINE 00800-100-273：English(24 hours a day, 7 days a week.)
* This Hotline will only provide general information regarding Japanese visas.
* The Hotline will not connect you to the Embassy's Visa Section.
* If you need to contact the Embassy, please contact the Embassy directly at 44409000 during office hours.
