Japan Visa for Nepali Citizens
Nepali passport holders need a visa to enter Japan. Apply at a Japan embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.
How Nepali citizens apply for a Japan visa
- → Apply for a visa at the Japan embassy/consulate or official visa application centre before travelling.
- → See the exact document checklist for Nepali applicants, by visa type.
- → Confirm the latest rules on the destination's official government page before you book.
Documents required for Nepali applicants
The exact documents Nepali citizens must submit for Japan, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.
familyTemporary Visitor Visa for Visiting relatives or acquaintances with Guarantor
Document Checklist (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/7aZVOpWCGnYzhoMvpxSRm1/3f3b56a9df5c50222365c6e7535538dd/Visiting-Relatives-and-friends.pdf) Note: Kindly arrange the documents in the same order as outlined in Document Checklist and attach a copy of it along with your visa application form. Important-Please note all photocopies should be on A4 size only
touristTemporary Visitor Visa For Tourism (Sightseeing)
Document Checklist (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/2gCM3OG8N0s5oqk3X06hiL/05744031dfd5eee00ae5f3ac1f512216/Tourism.pdf) Note: Kindly arrange the documents in the same order as outlined in Document Checklist and attach a copy of it along with your visa application form. Important-Please note all photocopies should be on A4 size only
otherLong Term Stay with Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
Requirement List (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/6MTa4nejJ25iis6xswJlSQ/b031b82d03176dd848d6aafae1213214/long-stay-with-COE.pdf) Note: Kindly arrange the documents in the same order as outlined in Document Checklist and attach a copy of it along with your visa application form. Important-Please note all photocopies should be on A4 size only
businessNon Profit Business Affairs, Cultural and Sports Exchange, etc
Document Checklist (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/sATnlypYvE5TV9Y6RqgvE/f3e58e11855d0fc8ca7a21d117020bfc/Short-Term-Business-Affairs.pdf) Note: Kindly arrange the documents in the same order as outlined in Document Checklist and attach a copy of it along with your visa application form. Important-Please note all photocopies should be on A4 size only
Japan visa for Nepal citizens — FAQ
Do Nepali citizens need a visa for Japan?
Nepali passport holders need a visa to enter Japan. Apply at a Japan embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.
What documents do Nepali citizens need for Japan?
A valid passport plus the Japan document checklist for your visa type — Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.
Related visa requirements
For Nepali citizens