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United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates visa for Japanese citizens
Entry requirement
Japanese citizens do not need a visa for the United Arab Emirates: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at sp.mofaic.gov.ae
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Emirati citizens travelling to Japan
United Arab EmiratesJapan Visa-free, 90 days Japan visa for citizens of the United Arab Emirates
Travel advice for the United Arab Emirates
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Japanese citizens planning a trip to the United Arab Emirates can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates the United Arab Emirates at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United Arab Emirates (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Arab Emirates (updated 29 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Japanese citizens can stay in the United Arab Emirates
Japanese citizens may stay in the United Arab Emirates for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the United Arab Emirates.
Emirati citizens travelling to Japan
No visa is needed by Emirati citizens for Japan, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Japan and the United Arab Emirates.
Frequently asked questions
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Japanese citizens do not need a visa for the United Arab Emirates: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Japanese citizens stay in the United Arab Emirates?
Japanese citizens can stay in the United Arab Emirates for up to 90 days.
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Japan?
No visa is needed by Emirati citizens for Japan, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Japanese citizens enter the United Arab Emirates visa-free?
Yes, Japanese citizens can enter the United Arab Emirates without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.