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Japan visa for Qatari citizens
Entry requirement
Before flying to Japan, Qatari citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 30 days are allowed.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Japan visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Japan visa?
Where to apply in Qatar
Japan has no embassy or consulate in Qatar on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Japanese citizens travelling to Qatar
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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 Qatar 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).
Good to know
How long Qatari citizens can stay in Japan
Qatari citizens may stay in Japan for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Japan.
How Qatari citizens apply
Qatari citizens apply for the ETA for Japan online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
Japanese citizens travelling to Qatar
Qatar issues Japanese citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Qatari citizens need a visa for Japan?
Before flying to Japan, Qatari citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 30 days are allowed.
How long can Qatari citizens stay in Japan?
Qatari citizens can stay in Japan for up to 30 days with an ETA.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Qatar?
Qatar issues Japanese citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Qatari citizens enter Japan visa-free?
No; Qatari citizens need an ETA for Japan.
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.