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Japan Visa for Pakistani Citizens

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

Expect roughly PKR 38,500–39,500 total for a single-entry tourist visa — ~PKR 35,000 consular fee + ~PKR 3,500 VFS service charge. Multiple-entry doubles the consular component. Optional add-ons (SMS, courier, premium lounge) cost PKR 1,000–3,000 each.

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

Pakistani citizens need a Japan visa for any visit, including tourism — there is no visa-free entry and no visa on arrival. Applications are lodged at VFS Global in Islamabad, Lahore, or Karachi based on the applicant's city of residence; the Embassy of Japan in Islamabad does not accept direct walk-ins. Tourist visa: single-entry, short-term stay up to 90 days, processing 7–10 working days after VFS receipt. Long-term categories (student, engineer, SSW, TITP) go through a separate COE path.

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Visa Required

Yes

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Processing Time

7–10 working days

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Embassies

1 locations

Requirements for Pakistani Citizens

✓Valid Pakistani passport with 2+ blank pages
✓Flight reservation
✓Hotel booking or invitation/guarantor letter
✓Bank statements (last 6 months)
✓Employment certificate or business proof
✓Visa application form with photo (4.5cm × 4.5cm)

Short-term visas for Pakistan 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 Pakistan 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

Islamabad

📍 VFS Global / Application Centers

IslamabadKarachiLahore

Japan visa cost for Pakistani citizens

Item	Amount	Notes
Consular visa fee — single entry	~PKR 35,000	Paid at VFS in PKR at the embassy rate; 5× worldwide increase from 1 Jul 2026 — confirm the posted local rate
Consular visa fee — multiple entry	~PKR 70,000
VFS Global service charge	~PKR 3,500	Per application, non-refundable
Premium / SMS / courier (optional)	PKR 1,000–3,000	Add-ons, priced per service

Visa pathways for Pakistani applicants

Tourist / short-stay visa — how to apply

File at VFS Global in Islamabad, Lahore, or Karachi. 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 for the full stay, last 6 months of bank statements, employment certificate or business registration, and an invitation/guarantor letter (strengthens the file). Book an appointment online, submit in person, collect in 7–10 working days. Visa stamp is valid 3 months from issue; max 90-day stay per entry.

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

For study, Engineer/Humanities/International Services (技術・人文知識・国際業務), Specified Skilled Worker (特定技能), or Technical Intern Training (技能実習), the Japanese-side sponsor files a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) in Japan first (typically 1–3 months). The applicant then takes the COE original to VFS Pakistan and converts to a visa in 5–7 working days.

Student visa — MEXT and self-funded paths

Pakistani students applying for Japanese universities, graduate schools, or Japanese language schools follow the standard COE route. MEXT scholarship recipients get priority visa processing and often JLPT N5 is recommended at time of application (though not always mandatory). Self-funded applicants must show sponsor bank statements covering tuition + ¥100,000/month living expenses for 1–3 years.

Frequently asked questions — Pakistani

Do Pakistani citizens need a Japan visa?▾

Yes, every visit. Pakistan is not on the Japan visa-exempt list, and there is no visa on arrival (see Japan visa on arrival guide). Applications go through VFS Global in Islamabad, Lahore, or Karachi; the embassy does not accept walk-ins.

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

Expect roughly PKR 38,500–39,500 total for a single-entry tourist visa — ~PKR 35,000 consular fee + ~PKR 3,500 VFS service charge. Multiple-entry doubles the consular component. Optional add-ons (SMS, courier, premium lounge) cost PKR 1,000–3,000 each.

Is the Japan visa processed through VFS Global in Pakistan?▾

Yes. All Japan visa applications from Pakistan are intake through VFS Global in Islamabad, Lahore, or Karachi. Book the appointment on the VFS website. VFS only intakes and returns the passport; the Embassy of Japan in Islamabad makes the decision. Processing is 7–10 working days after VFS receives your file.

Tips for Pakistan Applicants

💡Apply through VFS Global in Islamabad, Karachi, or Lahore
💡Student and engineer visas are most commonly issued
💡MEXT scholarship recipients get visa processing priority
💡Interview may be required for first-time applicants

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