Syria
Japan
Japan visa for Syrian citizens
Entry requirement
Japan requires Syrian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Japan visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at sy.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 Syria
- Embassy of Japan in Damascus Today · Closed
Japan has 1 mission in Syria, with its embassy in Damascus.
Japanese citizens travelling to Syria
JapanSyria e-Visa Syria 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.
Syrian 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).
Good to know
How long Syrian citizens can stay in Japan
How long Syrian citizens may stay in Japan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Syrian citizens apply
In Syria, applications go to the Japanese embassy in Damascus, or to a visa centre acting for Japan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Japan.
Japanese citizens travelling to Syria
Syria requires a visa from Japanese citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Syrian citizens need a visa for Japan?
Japan requires Syrian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Japanese embassy in Syria?
The Japanese embassy in Syria is in Damascus.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Syria?
Syria requires a visa from Japanese citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Syrian citizens enter Japan visa-free?
No; Syrian 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.