Japan Visa for Sri Lankan Citizens
Sri Lankan passport holders need a visa to enter Japan. Apply at a Japan embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.
How Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lankan applicants, by visa type.
- → Confirm the latest rules on the destination's official government page before you book.
Documents required for Sri Lankan applicants
The exact documents Sri Lankan citizens must submit for Japan, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.
touristTemporary Visitor Visa For Tourism (Sightseeing or Transit)
Document Checklist
familyTemporary Visitor Visa For Visiting Relatives & Friends
Document Checklist 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 for Copy should be good-quality, clear to read. Please bring the documents printed in high density. 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/xxg4p8gt3sg6/6wik2FiO3rAMEN4jPjFx4c/8c0252d9c4983a18490504fee970231f/long-term-documents-requisition-checklist_new.pdf) Note: Kindly arrange the documents in the same order as outlined in Document Requisition Form and Checklist and attach a set of photocopies along with your visa application for Copy should be good-quality, clear to read. Please bring the documents printed in high density. Important: Please note that all photocopies to be printed in A4 size only.
medicalMedical Stay Visa
Document Checklist (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/1OPaxLkwzug6qanqURRzTs/c6667307c5900778f5b7bd879eae1510/medical-visa-documents-requisition-checklist_new.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 for Copy should be good-quality, clear to read. Please bring the documents printed in high density. Important-Please note all photocopies should be on A4 size only
transitTransit Visa
Requirement List (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/R3n8TPBhWenKVY1LPNQlx/21509afd66773e9892d59da2c81e1e0f/transit-visa_new.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 for Copy should be good-quality, clear to read. Please bring the documents printed in high density. 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/xxg4p8gt3sg6/5v8uHRoSUhowHW4AGyFrH/34b497684ce73cfea3306ba8570efa98/short-term-stay-checklist-non-profit-business-affairs-july.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 for Copy should be good-quality, clear to read. Please bring the documents printed in high density. Important-Please note all photocopies should be on A4 size only
Japan visa for Sri Lanka citizens — FAQ
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Japan?
Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lankan citizens