Japan Tourism Visa for Pakistani Passport (with US 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 = 1.7651 PKR
Currency converter
LivePKR
176.51
USD
0.64
Best Months to Travel
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Visa Status & Eligibility
Visa required
Pakistani passport holders are not eligible for visa-free entry to Japan, and holding a valid US visa does not grant any exemption or alternative entry pathway
Visa exemption
Pakistani passport holders are not eligible for visa-free entry to Japan, and holding a valid US visa does not grant any exemption or alternative entry pathway
Application notes
- Pakistani passport holders are not eligible for Japan eVISA or visa-on-arrival, and holding a US visa does not provide any additional entry privileges for Japan
- The consular visa fee is waived for Pakistani nationals by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
- All visa applications must be submitted through the designated VFS Global Japan visa application centre
- The Embassy of Japan in Islamabad and the Consulate-General of Japan in Karachi do not accept direct walk-in tourist visa applications
- VFS Global charges a mandatory service fee for processing applications which is separate from the consular fee
- Documents must be submitted in English or accompanied by an official English translation
- Processing time is a minimum of six working days, though complex cases may require additional time for verification
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 six months validity
- Completed and signed Japan visa application form
- Recent passport-sized photographs with white background
- Last 6 months bank statements showing sufficient funds
- Detailed travel itinerary and flight reservation
- Hotel booking or accommodation proof
- Property documents or utility bills as proof of ties to Pakistan
- Valid Pakistani passport (minimum six months validity recommended)
Health Requirements
Health Requirements
MedicalNo mandatory vaccinations are required for entry to Japan for travelers arriving from Pakistan
Frequently asked questions
Does my US visa grant me visa-free entry to Japan?▾
No, holding a US visa does not grant Pakistani passport holders visa-free entry, e-visa eligibility, or visa-on-arrival privileges for Japan
Are there any visa fees for Pakistani citizens?▾
The Japanese government waives the consular visa fee for Pakistani passport holders, but the VFS Global service fee remains payable