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Japan visa for Iranian citizens
Entry requirement
Iranian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Japan visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ir.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 Iran
- Embassy of Japan in Tehran
No. 162 Moghadas Ardebili Street, Tehran
Japan has 1 mission in Iran, with its embassy in Tehran.
Japanese citizens travelling to Iran
JapanIran Visa-free, 15 days Iran 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.
For a trip from Iran to Japan, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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).
Good to know
How long Iranian citizens can stay in Japan
How long Iranian citizens may stay in Japan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Iranian citizens apply
In Iran, applications go to the Japanese embassy in Tehran, or to a visa centre acting for Japan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Japan.
Japanese citizens travelling to Iran
Japanese citizens do not need a visa for Iran: stays of up to 15 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Japan?
Iranian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.
Where is the Japanese embassy in Iran?
The Japanese embassy in Iran is in Tehran.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Iran?
Japanese citizens do not need a visa for Iran: stays of up to 15 days are visa-free.
Can Iranian citizens enter Japan visa-free?
No; Iranian citizens need a visa for Japan obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.