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Japan visa for Pakistani citizens

Visa required

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

Where to apply
2 missions

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at pk.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 Pakistan

All missions of Japan in Pakistan

Japan has 2 missions in Pakistan, with its embassy in Islamabad. Consulates: Karachi.

Japanese citizens travelling to Pakistan

JapanPakistan e-Visa Pakistan 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 Pakistan 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 Pakistani citizens can stay in Japan

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

How Pakistani citizens apply

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

Japanese citizens travelling to Pakistan

Japanese citizens need a visa for Pakistan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for Japan?

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

Where is the Japanese embassy in Pakistan?

The Japanese embassy in Pakistan is in Islamabad; there is also a consulate in Karachi.

Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Pakistan?

Japanese citizens need a visa for Pakistan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.

Can Pakistani citizens enter Japan visa-free?

No; Pakistani 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.