Armenia
Japan
Japan visa for Armenian citizens
Entry requirement
Armenian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Japan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at am.emb-japan.go.jp
Which Japan visa?
Temporary Visitor (short-term stay: tourism, business, visits)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer
- Processing time
- About one week for a complete visa application
Japan’s official site for the tourist visa is services.digital.go.jp. Processing time, as Japan states it: About one week for a complete visa application. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer.
Japanese missions in Armenia
Japan has 1 mission in Armenia, with its embassy in Yerevan.
Japanese citizens travelling to Armenia
JapanArmenia Visa-free, 180 days Armenia visa for citizens of Japan
Travel advice for Japan
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Armenia to Japan, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Japan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 14 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Japan (updated 28 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Japan (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Armenian citizens can stay in Japan
How long Armenian citizens may stay in Japan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Armenian citizens apply
In Armenia, applications go to the Japanese embassy in Yerevan, or to a visa centre acting for Japan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Japan.
Japanese citizens travelling to Armenia
Japanese citizens can visit Armenia without a visa for up to 180 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Armenian citizens need a visa for Japan?
Armenian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.
Where is the Japanese embassy in Armenia?
The Japanese embassy in Armenia is in Yerevan.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Armenia?
Japanese citizens can visit Armenia without a visa for up to 180 days.
Can Armenian citizens enter Japan visa-free?
No; Armenian citizens need a visa for Japan obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.