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Japan visa for Vietnamese citizens
Entry requirement
Japan requires a visa from Vietnamese citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- Japan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at vn.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 Vietnam
- Embassy of Japan in Hanoi
Phố Liễu Giai 27, 10299 Hà Nội
- Consulate General of Japan in Ho Chi Minh City
Đường Ðiện Biên Phủ 261, Ho Chi Minh City
Today · Closed - Consulate General of Japan in Da Nang
Đường 2 Tháng 9 18-19, Đà Nẵng
All missions of Japan in Vietnam
Japan has 3 missions in Vietnam, with its embassy in Hanoi. Consulates: Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.
Japanese citizens travelling to Vietnam
JapanVietnam Visa-free, 45 days Vietnam 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.
Before travelling from Vietnam 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Vietnamese citizens can stay in Japan
How long Vietnamese citizens may stay in Japan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Vietnamese citizens apply
The e-Visa for Japan is applied for online on its official government portal; Vietnamese citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Japanese citizens travelling to Vietnam
Japanese citizens do not need a visa for Vietnam: stays of up to 45 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Japan?
Japan requires a visa from Vietnamese citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Japanese embassy in Vietnam?
The Japanese embassy in Vietnam is in Hanoi; there are also consulates in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Japanese citizens do not need a visa for Vietnam: stays of up to 45 days are visa-free.
Can Vietnamese citizens enter Japan visa-free?
No; Vietnamese 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.