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Japan visa for Ukrainian citizens
Entry requirement
Ukrainian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Japan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ua.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 Ukraine
Japan has 1 mission in Ukraine, with its embassy in Kyiv.
Japanese citizens travelling to Ukraine
JapanUkraine Visa-free, 90 days Ukraine 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.
For a trip from Ukraine to Japan, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Ukrainian citizens can stay in Japan
How long Ukrainian citizens may stay in Japan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ukrainian citizens apply
In Ukraine, applications go to the Japanese embassy in Kyiv, or to a visa centre acting for Japan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Japan.
Japanese citizens travelling to Ukraine
Japanese citizens do not need a visa for Ukraine: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ukrainian citizens need a visa for Japan?
Ukrainian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.
Where is the Japanese embassy in Ukraine?
The Japanese embassy in Ukraine is in Kyiv.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Ukraine?
Japanese citizens do not need a visa for Ukraine: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Ukrainian citizens enter Japan visa-free?
No; Ukrainian 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.