Japanese visa for UAE citizens
A visa is NOT required for UAE passport holders visiting Japan for a short-term stay: 30 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For UAE citizens to enter Japan for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 30 days |
| Evisa | Japan e-visa for UAE citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Japan visa on arrival for UAE citizens | Not Available | |
Japan tourist visa requirements:
- Holding UAE 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 United Arab Emirates, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Japan nearest your place of residence.
- Abu Dhabi: The Embassy of Japan in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Working hours: Close now)
- Dubai: The Consulate General of Japan in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Working hours: Close now)
Japan visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Japan diplomatic mission offices to United Arab Emirates for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United Arab Emirates traveling to Japan from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United Arab Emirates) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 24,218 | N/A |
| 2009 | 19,691 | -18.69% |
| 2010 | 24,972 | 26.82% |
| 2011 | 18,035 | -27.78% |
| 2012 | 24,238 | 34.39% |
| 2013 | 30,056 | 24.00% |
| 2014 | 38,898 | 29.42% |
| 2015 | 57,237 | 47.15% |
| 2016 | 69,716 | 21.80% |
| 2017 | 83,204 | 19.35% |
| 2018 | 90,457 | 8.72% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Japan & United Arab Emirates comparison
Japan's area is approximately 364,555 km2 (140,755 sq mi), while the area of United Arab Emirates is approximately 83,600 km2 (32,278 sq mi). This means United Arab Emirates is 4.36 times smaller than Japan.
As of April 2024, Japan's population is ~125.0 million people - 114,581,734 more people than the population of United Arab Emirates.
We have highlighted Japan & United Arab Emirates’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Japan | United Arab Emirates | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 124,958,743 | 10,377,009 | 114.6 million more people live in Japan than United Arab Emirates |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 247 | 101 | Japan has 146 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with United Arab Emirates. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 142 | 128 | Japan passport holders can visit 14 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 421 | 127 | Japanese hosts 294 more foreign missions than United Arab Emirates. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United Arab Emirates travel to Japan in one year?
The number of visitors from United Arab Emirates visiting Japan in 2018 was approximately 90,457.
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