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Japan visa for Russian citizens
Entry requirement
Russian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.
- Where to apply
- 5 missions
- Visa guide
- Japan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ru.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 Russia
- Embassy of Japan in Moscow
Грохольский переулок 27, 129090 Москва
- Consulate General of Japan in Saint Petersburg Today · Closed
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- Consulate General of Japan in Khabarovsk Today · Closed
- Consulate General of Japan in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Kommunisticheskiy pr., 18, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
All missions of Japan in Russia
Japan has 5 missions in Russia, with its embassy in Moscow. Consulates: Saint Petersburg, Vladivostok, Khabarovsk and Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.
Japanese citizens travelling to Russia
JapanRussia e-Visa Russia 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.
Russian citizens planning a trip to Japan can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Russian citizens can stay in Japan
How long Russian citizens may stay in Japan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Russian citizens apply
In Russia, applications go to the Japanese embassy in Moscow and the consulates in Saint Petersburg, Vladivostok, Khabarovsk and Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, or to a visa centre acting for Japan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Japan.
Japanese citizens travelling to Russia
Japanese citizens need a visa for Russia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Japan?
Russian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.
Where is the Japanese embassy in Russia?
The Japanese embassy in Russia is in Moscow; there are also consulates in Saint Petersburg, Vladivostok, Khabarovsk and Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Russia?
Japanese citizens need a visa for Russia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Russian citizens enter Japan visa-free?
No; Russian 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.