Visa Waiver Passport Registration

2025/6/17

The visa waiver measure has been implemented since April 2023 and the nationals of Qatar are able to travel to Japan and stay in Japan up to 30 days for the purpose of  Short-Term Stays (tourism, business and visiting friends/relatives etc.) by simply registering their e-Passport.
 
Please read Frequently Asked Questions (Q20-Q26) for further information.

You can register your passport either in person at the embassy or online (JAVES).

  • For Visa Waiver Application made in person/at the Embassy, please see here. 
  • For Visa Waiver Online Application (JAVES), please check the links below.

　     English:  https://www.qa.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100542064.pdf 
　     Arabic:   https://www.qa.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100542066.pdf


IMPORTANT!
  • Please check “Processing Time for JAVES” from HERE.
  • If a third party (proxy) has applied ONLINE on your behalf, please follow the instructions below at the airport.
       1) Obtain the QR code from your proxy. (This could be the PDF data or paper copy.)
       2) Scan the QR code with your device.
       3) Enter your passport number and date of birth.
       4) Display your “Visa Exemption Registration Notice” on your device at the check-in counter.

Qatari Special/Diplomatic Passport Holders

  • Special/Diplomatic Passport Holders are eligible to enter Japan and stay there up to 90 days without obtaining a visa or registering their passport.
  • Please visit the MOFA page for further information.

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