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Foreigners residing in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, as well as those residing in Saudi Arabia who require a visa to visit Japan, can now apply online for short-stay visas for tourism purposes.
Foreign nationals and Saudi nationals residing in the UAE and foreigners residing in Saudi Arabia who require visas to visit Japan can now apply online for short-stay visas for tourism purposes, the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) said.
Applicants need to apply through the dedicated website JAPAN eVISA, and after successful submission, a digital confirmation visa will be sent to the applicant. When entering the Japanese immigration office, eVISA holders only need to log on to the Japan eVISA website and present their visa.
Effective immediately, Qatari nationals can now also apply for a registered passport at a Japanese embassy, consulate general or consulate. After registration, applicants will receive a “Visa-Free Registration” stamp in their passports, which will entitle them to multiple short-term stays in Japan without a visa, for a period of 3 years (or passport expiry date).
Additionally, the Japanese government has announced that it will cease entry requirements related to Covid-19 from May 8, 2023, in compliance with regulations for Covid-19 to be classified as a common disease. This means that from May 8, travelers will no longer need to provide proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test.
Kobayashi Daisuke, Executive Director of JNTO’s Dubai Office, said: “I am pleased to start online applications for short-stay visas in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, as well as for Qatar short-stay visa exemption arrangements for nationals, as this will simplify the process of visiting Japan for tourism purposes.”
“It is also particularly timely as these measures have been launched in time for Eid travel, and visitors to Japan in April and May are able to enjoy and take full advantage of the spectacular spring weather and striking new green verdant landscapes.
“Travel from GCC countries to Japan has been steadily increasing, making it one of the few international markets to show post-Covid recovery levels that even surpass tourist numbers achieved in 2019. With major airlines further resuming Japanese routes , I am confident that the demand for tourism to Japan will continue to rise,” he added. – trade arab news agency
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