Japan Tourism Visa for Pakistani Passport (with UK Visa Held)
Last updated: 10 Sept 2026
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Visa Required
Yes
E-Visa
No
On Arrival
No
Insurance
Recommended
Health
None
Visa fee
PKR 3,500
Destination at a glance
Capital
Tokyo
Continent
Asia
Currency
Yen (JPY)
Phone code
+81
Language
Japanese
Exchange rate
1 JPY = 1.7856 PKR
Currency converter
LivePKR
178.56
USD
0.64
Best Months to Travel
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Visa Status & Eligibility
Visa required
No visa exemption applies to Pakistani passport holders, and holding a UK visa does not grant visa-free entry or e-visa eligibility for Japan when residing in Pakistan
Visa exemption
No visa exemption applies to Pakistani passport holders, and holding a UK visa does not grant visa-free entry or e-visa eligibility for Japan when residing in Pakistan
Application notes
- Pakistani passport holders residing in Pakistan are not eligible for Japan eVISA or visa-on-arrival regardless of holding a valid UK visa
- Pakistani passport holders are exempt from Japan consular visa fees
- VFS Global service fees are mandatory and payable at the time of booking
- Embassy of Japan in Islamabad and Consulate-General in Karachi do not accept direct walk-in tourist applications
- Processing time is a minimum of six working days, though complex cases may take significantly longer
- Apply at least four to six weeks before your intended travel date
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
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Application documents
- Valid Pakistani passport (minimum six months validity recommended)
- Completed and signed Japan visa application form
- Recent passport-sized photograph
- 6 months bank statements showing sufficient funds
- Proof of accommodation
- Detailed daily travel itinerary
- Return or onward travel ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
Health Requirements
Health Requirements
MedicalNo mandatory vaccinations required for entry
Frequently asked questions
Does my UK visa allow me to enter Japan without a visa?▾
No, holding a UK visa does not grant visa-free entry or e-visa eligibility to Japan for Pakistani passport holders residing in Pakistan
How long does the visa processing take?▾
Processing takes a minimum of six working days, but may take longer depending on the complexity of the application