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Japan Tourism Visa for Pakistani Passport
Last updated: 1 Nov 2026
87viewsLast updated: 1 Nov 2026
You need a Temporary Visitor Visa for Tourism
Eligibility can depend on your full travel profile and may change. Always verify with official sources before you travel.
E‑visa not available for your profile
Plan for a sticker visa or embassy submission.
Visa Required
Yes
E-Visa
No
On Arrival
No
Insurance
Recommended
Health
None
Visa fee
PKR 3,500
Visa Status & Eligibility
Visa required
No visa exemption. Pakistani passport holders require a visa for all visits to Japan
Visa exemption
No visa exemption. Pakistani passport holders require a visa for all visits to Japan
Application notes
- Apply via the official channel: pk.emb-japan.go.jp
- Pakistani nationals residing in Pakistan are exempt from the Japanese consular visa fee under MOFA waiver policy, though separate VFS Global service fees apply
- Japan's official eVISA portal is not available for ordinary passport holders residing in Pakistan, and held third-country visas do not grant visa-free entry or e-visa eligibility from Pakistan
- Standard processing takes a minimum of 6 working days, but complex applications may require several weeks
Application Process
- 1
Step 1
Schedule an appointment through the official VFS Global Japan visa portal
- 2
Step 2
Prepare all required identification, financial, and civil documentation
- 3
Step 3
Submit your application and pay the mandatory VFS service fee at the designated VFS centre
- 4
Step 4
Track your application status through the VFS portal
- 5
Step 5
Collect your passport from the VFS centre once processing is complete
Step 1
Schedule an appointment through the official VFS Global Japan visa portal
Step 2
Prepare all required identification, financial, and civil documentation
Step 3
Submit your application and pay the mandatory VFS service fee at the designated VFS centre
Step 4
Track your application status through the VFS portal
Step 5
Collect your passport from the VFS centre once processing is complete
Document Checklist
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Application documents
- Valid Pakistani passport with at least two blank pages and minimum six months validity
- Recent passport-sized photograph measuring 45mm x 45mm with a white background
- Last 6 months bank statements with sufficient closing balance and account maintenance certificate
- Detailed day-by-day travel itinerary and confirmed hotel bookings
- Return or onward travel ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
Health Requirements
Health Requirements
MedicalNo mandatory vaccinations required for entry into Japan from Pakistan
Destination at a glance
Capital
Tokyo
Continent
Asia
Currency
Yen (JPY)
Phone code
+81
Language
Japanese
Exchange rate
1 JPY = 1.7462 PKR
Currency converter
LivePKR
174.62
USD
0.63
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Frequently asked questions
How long does the visa processing take?▾
Standard processing takes a minimum of 6 working days, though complex cases may take several weeks
Is the Japanese visa fee waived for Pakistani citizens?▾
Yes, Pakistani nationals residing in Pakistan are exempt from the consular visa fee, but the VFS service fee still applies