Japanese visa for Russian citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Russian passport holders visiting Japan for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Russian citizens to enter Japan for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Japan e-visa for Russian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Japan visa on arrival for Russian citizens | Not Available | |
Japan tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Russian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Japan.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Japan.
If you are looking for Japan visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Russia, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Japan nearest your place of residence.
- Moscow: The Embassy of Japan in Moscow, Russia (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 40 minutes)
- Khabarovsk: The Consulate General of Japan in Khabarovsk, Russia (Working hours: Close now)
- Saint Petersburg: The Consulate General of Japan in Saint Petersburg, Russia (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 40 minutes)
- Vladivostok: The Consulate General of Japan in Vladivostok, Russia (Working hours: Close now)
- Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk: The Consulate General of Japan in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia (Working hours: Close now)
Japan visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Japan diplomatic mission offices to Russia for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Russia traveling to Japan from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Russia) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 79,516 | N/A |
| 2009 | 81,060 | 1.94% |
| 2010 | 79,516 | -1.90% |
| 2011 | 75,656 | -4.85% |
| 2012 | 77,972 | 3.06% |
| 2013 | 77,972 | 0.00% |
| 2014 | 77,972 | 0.00% |
| 2015 | 79,516 | 1.98% |
| 2016 | 73,340 | -7.77% |
| 2017 | 77,200 | 5.26% |
| 2018 | 75,656 | -2.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Japan & Russia comparison
Japan's area is approximately 364,555 km2 (140,755 sq mi), while the area of Russia is approximately 16,376,870 km2 (6,323,142 sq mi). This means Russia is 44.92 times bigger than Japan.
As of April 2024, Japan's population is ~125.0 million people - 21,209,214 fewer people than the population of Russia.
We have highlighted Japan & Russia’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Japan | Russia | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 124,958,743 | 146,167,957 | 21.2 million fewer people live in Japan than Russia |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 247 | 242 | Japan has 5 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Russia. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 142 | 78 | Japan passport holders can visit 64 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 421 | 242 | Japanese hosts 179 more foreign missions than Russia. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Russia travel to Japan in one year?
The number of visitors from Russia visiting Japan in 2018 was approximately 75,656.
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