Saudi Arabia
Japan
Japan visa for Saudi citizens
Entry requirement
Saudi citizens need an e-Visa for Japan, applied for online before travel.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Japan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ksa.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 Saudi Arabia
- Embassy of Japan in Riyadh
A-11 Diplomatic Quarter, Riyadh
- Consulate General of Japan in Jeddah Today 08:30–17:15
All missions of Japan in Saudi Arabia
Japan has 2 missions in Saudi Arabia, with its embassy in Riyadh. Consulates: Jeddah.
Japanese citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia
JapanSaudi Arabia Visa on arrival Saudi Arabia 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.
Saudi 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 Saudi citizens can stay in Japan
How long Saudi citizens may stay in Japan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Saudi citizens apply
The e-Visa for Japan is applied for online on its official government portal; Saudi citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Japanese citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia
Japanese citizens receive their visa for Saudi Arabia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Saudi citizens need a visa for Japan?
Saudi citizens need an e-Visa for Japan, applied for online before travel.
Where is the Japanese embassy in Saudi Arabia?
The Japanese embassy in Saudi Arabia is in Riyadh; there is also a consulate in Jeddah.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Japanese citizens receive their visa for Saudi Arabia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Can Saudi citizens enter Japan visa-free?
No; Saudi citizens need an e-Visa for Japan.
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.