Emiratis can travel to Japan without a visa from November 1

Emiratis can travel to Japan without a visa from November 1

UAE citizens can travel to Japan without the need to obtain a prior visa, starting November 1, the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) has said.

UAE passports holders who travel to Japan for tourism or work purposes can stay in the East Asian country for up to 30 days per visit, without the need to submit an application at the Japanese Embassy in Abu Dhabi, apply for an exemption, or pay any fees.

Visa-free travel between UAE and Japan starting November 1https://t.co/3AAIP1Ewms — وزارة الخارجية والتعاون الدولي (@MoFAICUAE) October 17, 2022

However, the ministry noted that entry requirements to Japan still apply, including ensuring passport validity of at least six months, providing a negative Covid-19 PCR test result taken 72 hours before departure, or presenting proof of three doses of any vaccination approved in Japan, which include Pfizer BioNTech, Moderna, AstraZeneca, or Sinopharm.

Khalid Abdullah Belhoul, under-secretary at MoFAIC said that the decision to exempt UAE nationals from prior entry visas reflects the depth of cooperation between the UAE and Japan.

The agreement will enhance tourism and cultural exchange and support new opportunities in business, trade, and investment, he added.

The agreement coincides with the launch of the comprehensive strategic partnership between