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Japan Visa for Pakistani Citizens

Pakistani citizens need a visa for Japan, but there is no visa fee. We prepare your application for the embassy or visa centre.

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Japan Visa for Pakistani citizens

For tourism, business meetings and visits to family or friends of up to 90 days.

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Pakistani citizens need a visa for any short stay in Japan. Apply before you travel.

Visa fee

About ¥15,000

Single entry. Some nationalities pay less or nothing.

Usual decision time

5 working days

Over a month if the case is referred to Tokyo.

Stay

Up to 90 days

Tourism, business meetings, family visits. No paid work.

Visa validity

3 months

For one entry. Multiple-entry visas last 1 to 5 years.

Where to apply

Japanese embassy

Or an accredited agency or visa centre, as the mission sets.

Online option

JAPAN eVISA

Tourism only, if you live in an eligible country.

Biometrics

Fingerprints and photo

Taken at the immigration check when you land.

Departure tax

¥3,000

Charged when you leave, usually in your ticket.

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We prepare and check your application before you lodge it with the Japanese mission.

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Last checked in October 2026. Sources: Visa (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan), Visa fees from 1 July 2026 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan), The JAPAN eVISA system (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan)

Japan Visa documents for Pakistani citizens

Valid Passport

Valid for your stay, with free pages for the visa. A mission may refuse to accept an application if either is insufficient.

Mission's Document List

Required documents depend on your nationality and the mission. We follow the list of the embassy or consulate handling your case.

Application Where You Live

Apply before travel in your country of nationality or residence. Applications at a travel destination are not accepted.

Short-Term Purpose

Tourism, business, conferences or visiting relatives or friends, up to 90 days, with no paid activity in Japan.

6-Month Wait After Refusal

After a refusal, a new application for the same purpose is not accepted for 6 months.

Japan Visa application steps for Pakistani citizens

Your journey to the Japan in 4 easy steps.

Fill Application

Answer our questions once. We prepare your visa application for the Japanese embassy or consulate that covers where you live.

Upload Documents

Upload your passport and supporting documents. We check them against the list of the mission handling your application.

Pay Our Service Fee

Pay online for our service only. Pakistani citizens are exempt from the visa fee, so the mission charges nothing for the visa.

Lodge Your Application

Lodge it by the method your mission sets: at the mission, an accredited agency or a visa centre. The visa is a passport sticker.

Japan Visa cost for Pakistani citizens

No hidden fees. Pay only for what you need.

We are not affiliated with any government or embassy. Visa decisions are made solely by the consulate.

Estimates only - not legal advice or a guarantee. Total cost may include third-party fees beyond the government fee and our services.

Single-entry Short-Term Visa

$35

Decision usually within 5 working days
Stay of 15, 30 or 90 days per entry
Application and documents checked
Guidance for lodging at the mission

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What happens after you pay?

Order Confirmation

You get an email confirming your order, with a link to follow your Japan visa application.

Document Review

We check your documents against the mission's list and tell you what is missing before you lodge the application.

Application Ready

We complete your application and explain how your mission accepts it: at the mission, an accredited agency or a visa centre.

Lodging and Decision

You lodge the application. The standard time is 5 working days; cases referred to Tokyo can take over a month.

In Progress

Application Form✓ Prepared

Document Check✓ Verified

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Visa DecisionAwaiting

Which Japan Visa do you need?

Single-entry short-term visa

For tourism, business meetings or family visits of up to 90 days. The fee is about ¥15,000 in local currency, charged only if the visa is issued. The visa is valid for 3 months.

Multiple-entry visa

Issued to business travellers and some others. It is valid for 1 to 5 years, and the fee is about ¥30,000.

JAPAN eVISA for tourism

If you live legally in Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, the UK or the US, you can apply online for a single-entry tourist visa of up to 90 days. The fee is ¥15,000, paid by card.

Work or long stays

Paid work or stays over 90 days need a different visa. You usually first get a Certificate of Eligibility from the Immigration Services Agency of Japan.

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Japan Visa FAQ for Pakistani passport holders

Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for Japan?

Yes. Pakistani citizens need a visa for any short stay in Japan, whether for tourism, business, conferences or visiting relatives or friends, but Japan waives the visa fee for them. You apply before travel at the Japanese embassy or consulate for your place of residence, or through the agency or visa centre it designates; visas are not issued on arrival or inside Japan. If you legally live in a country where Japan offers the JAPAN eVISA, a single-entry tourist eVISA may be an option.

Is there a visa fee for Pakistani citizens?

No. Japan waives the visa fee for Pakistani citizens under a reciprocal arrangement, so the Japanese embassy or consulate charges nothing for the visa itself. Other nationalities pay about 15,000 yen for a single-entry visa from 1 July 2026. If your mission directs you to an accredited agency or visa centre, that agency charges its own handling fee. Visarun's service fee for preparing and checking your application is separate.

How long does a Japan visa take?

The standard processing time set by Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is 5 working days from the day after the mission receives your application, if there is no problem with it. If the case has to be referred to the Ministry in Tokyo, it can take more than a month, and some missions state longer times. Apply in good time before your trip. If your application is refused, a new application for the same purpose is not accepted for 6 months.

How long can Pakistani citizens stay in Japan with a visa?

A short-term stay visa allows 15, 30 or 90 days per entry, as written on the visa, for tourism, business, conferences or visiting relatives or friends, with no paid activity. A single-entry visa is valid for 3 months from the day after issuance, so you must enter Japan within that time. Multiple-entry visas, valid for 1 to 5 years, can be issued to business travellers and others. A visa does not guarantee entry: the immigration inspector decides on arrival.

What do I need to apply for a Japan visa?

A passport that is valid for your stay and has free visa pages; a mission may refuse to accept an application if either is insufficient. The other documents depend on your nationality and the mission, so follow the list of the embassy, consulate or visa centre that takes your application. You must apply in your country of nationality or residence, not at a travel destination. On arrival in Japan, fingerprints and a face photo are taken unless you are exempt by law, and you submit the arrival card (ED card), which you can register on Visit Japan Web.

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