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Japan Visa for Saudi Citizens

Q: How much does a Japan tourist visa cost for Saudi nationals?

The consular fee is roughly SAR 450 for single entry and SAR 900 for multiple entry, paid in Saudi riyals at the embassy rate. JAPAN eVISA applicants pay only the consular fee online with no agency service charge — the cheapest route for eligible tourism applicants.

Complete visa guide for Saudi passport holders — requirements, documents, fees, and application process

Saudi citizens need a Japan visa for any visit, including tourism — there is no visa-free entry and no visa on arrival. As of 2026 Saudi Arabia sits on the MOFA JAPAN eVISA direct self-application tier, so tourists can apply online for a single-entry short-term tourism visa (up to 90 days). Applicants preferring a physical sticker, or applying for work, study, medical, or business purposes, file at the Embassy of Japan in Riyadh or the Consulate-General in Jeddah; there is no VFS Global intake in KSA. Processing is typically 5–7 working days.

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Visa Required

Yes

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eVisa

Available

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Processing Time

5–7 working days

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Embassies

2 locations

Requirements for Saudi Citizens

✓Valid Saudi passport with 2+ blank pages
✓Confirmed round-trip flight
✓Hotel reservation or invitation letter
✓Bank statements (last 3 months)
✓Employment certificate or sponsor letter
✓Visa application form with photo (4.5cm × 4.5cm)

Short-term visas for Saudi Arabia visitors

Covers tourism, family visits, business and transit stays of up to 90 days — this nationality must obtain a visa before travelling.

Short-Term Stay (Tourism / Business)

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Long-term visas for Saudi Arabia citizens moving to Japan

Study, work, family reunification, permanent residence and other stays longer than 90 days. These always require a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) and a visa, regardless of visa-free status for tourism.

Where to Apply

🏛️ Embassy & Consulates

RiyadhJeddah

Japan visa cost for Saudi citizens

Item	Amount	Notes
Consular visa fee — single entry	~SAR 450	Paid in Saudi riyals at the embassy rate; 5× worldwide increase from 1 Jul 2026 — confirm the posted local rate
Consular visa fee — multiple entry	~SAR 900
JAPAN eVISA fee (tourism only)	Same consular rate	Online payment only; no agency service fee
Medical visa (additional medical cert)	No extra consular fee	Requires hospital acceptance letter

Visa pathways for Saudi applicants

Tourist / short-stay visa — JAPAN eVISA (online) path

Saudi Arabia is on the MOFA direct self-application tier, so KSA residents can apply for a single-entry short-term tourism visa (up to 90 days) entirely online — no in-person visit, no passport sticker. Upload a digital photo and scanned documents, pay online, and wait ~5–7 working days for the "visa issuance notice". At airport check-in display the notice on your phone or tablet in an online environment (PDFs and screenshots are not accepted). eVISA is tourism-only and for ordinary passport holders only.

Tourist / short-stay visa — Embassy of Japan in Riyadh / Jeddah

Applicants preferring a physical sticker, or with a non-tourism purpose, file directly at the Embassy in Riyadh or the Consulate-General in Jeddah (by city of residence). Typical documents: valid passport (2 blank pages, 6 months validity), MOFA visa form with 4.5×4.5 cm photo, confirmed round-trip flight, hotel bookings, bank statements (last 3 months), employment or sponsor letter. Processing 5–7 working days.

Long-term stay — COE-based (work / student / medical)

For work, study, or long-term medical visa (医療滞在), the Japanese-side sponsor (employer, school, or Japanese hospital) files a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) first (typically 1–3 months). The applicant then brings the COE to the Embassy in Riyadh or Consulate in Jeddah and converts to a visa in 5–7 working days. Medical tourism is a prominent Saudi use case — a growing number of Saudi patients choose Japan for specialist treatment.

Frequently asked questions — Saudi

Do Saudi citizens need a Japan visa?▾

Yes, for every visit. Saudi Arabia is not on the Japan visa-exempt list, and there is no visa on arrival (see Japan visa on arrival guide). Tourists can apply online via JAPAN eVISA (single entry, up to 90 days) or file a traditional application at the Embassy in Riyadh or Consulate in Jeddah.

How much does a Japan tourist visa cost for Saudi nationals?▾

The consular fee is roughly SAR 450 for single entry and SAR 900 for multiple entry, paid in Saudi riyals at the embassy rate. JAPAN eVISA applicants pay only the consular fee online with no agency service charge — the cheapest route for eligible tourism applicants.

Can I use my Umrah/Hajj visa to travel to Japan afterwards?▾

No. An Umrah or Hajj visa is valid only for Saudi Arabia; it has no relationship to Japan visa eligibility. Saudi citizens and foreign residents in KSA must obtain a separate Japan tourist visa — either via JAPAN eVISA or through the Embassy in Riyadh / Consulate in Jeddah — before travelling to Japan.

Tips for Saudi Arabia Applicants

💡Tourism short-stay: apply directly via JAPAN eVISA website (self-service, no agency) — single entry, up to 90 days, digital visa only
💡Work / student / medical / long-term: apply at Embassy in Riyadh or Consulate in Jeddah
💡Medical tourism to Japan is popular among Saudi nationals
💡MEXT scholarship available for Saudi students
💡Business visitors should have invitation from Japanese company
💡eVisa is tourism-only, ordinary passport holders only — display "visa issuance notice" on device at airport (PDF/screenshot not accepted, online payment only)

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