Mon, Nov 18, 2024 | Jumada al-Awwal 17, 1446 | DXB ktweather icon0°C

UAE: Visa-free entry to Japan from November 1 for Emiratis

They will be able to avail visa-free entry provided that the duration of their visit does not exceed a period of 30 days

Published: Fri 14 Oct 2022, 12:36 PM

Updated: Mon 17 Oct 2022, 2:44 PM

  • By
  • Web Desk

Top Stories

From November 1, 2022, UAE nationals holding a normal passport will be able to enter Japan without a visa, authorities have announced today.

They will be able to avail visa-free entry provided that the duration of their visit does not exceed a period of 30 days.

Eariler it was announced that UAE citizens will be exempted from entry visa requirements to Japan. This came as a comprehensive strategic partnership was signed between the UAE and Japan.

Japan recently announced that it is finally lifting its Covid restrictions on foreign tourists, reopening the borders after two and a half years.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) noted that some entry requirements to Japan still apply. These includie ensuring passport validity of at least six months, providing a negative Covid-19 PCR test result taken 72 hours before departure, or presenting a certificate proving that the traveller has taken three doses of vaccinations approved in Japan, which are Pfizer BioNTech, Moderna, AstraZeneca, or Sinopharm, according to WAM.

The East Asian country had earlier suspended visa waivers 'until further notice' — but as it started easing rules for tourism, travellers from a number of countries have been granted exemption from visa requirements.

Launched by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Member of Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Office, the comprehensive UAE-Japan partnership was sealed as the two countries celebrated 50 years of diplomatic relations.

ALSO READ:



Next Story