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Japan visa for Nepali citizens

Visa required

Japan requires Nepali citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at np.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

Apply on Visit Japan Web (Digital Agency)

All visa types for Japan

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 Nepal

Japan has 1 mission in Nepal, with its embassy in Kathmandu.

Japanese citizens travelling to Nepal

JapanNepal Visa on arrival Nepal 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 Nepal 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 Nepali citizens can stay in Japan

How long Nepali citizens may stay in Japan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Nepali citizens apply

In Nepal, applications go to the Japanese embassy in Kathmandu, or to a visa centre acting for Japan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Japan.

Japanese citizens travelling to Nepal

Japanese citizens receive their visa for Nepal at the border; it covers up to 150 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Nepali citizens need a visa for Japan?

Japan requires Nepali citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where is the Japanese embassy in Nepal?

The Japanese embassy in Nepal is in Kathmandu.

Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Nepal?

Japanese citizens receive their visa for Nepal at the border; it covers up to 150 days.

Can Nepali citizens enter Japan visa-free?

No; Nepali 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.