Need Japan Visa From Dubai? Application Process Now Available Via This Centre Starting August 1

Planning a trip to Japan soon? There is good news for the UAE residents. The Japan Consulate in Dubai has resumed visa services through VFS Global. You can now apply for a Japan visa directly via the VFS centre.

Starting from August 1, 2024, the Consulate-General of Japan in Dubai will delegate the visa application process to VFS Global. From this date, the Consulate-General will no longer accept direct visa applications except for Diplomatic and Official visas.

Visa Application Process

For all inquiries related to visa applications, applicants should contact VFS Global directly. Detailed information on visa requirements, documentation, booking, opening hours, and processing times can be found on the VFS Global website.

The contact details for VFS Global are as follows: Tel: 04-20-55666 Address: WAFI Mall, Level 2, Falcon Phase 2, Umm Hurair 2, Dubai UAE URL: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/are/en/jpn/

Visa Processing Time

The standard processing period is eight working days from the submission of a complete application to VFS Global. If documents are incomplete, processing time will be extended. Therefore, it is advisable to review all required documents thoroughly before applying.

For cases requiring comprehensive document examination, processing may take several months. Hence, it is recommended to apply well in advance to avoid any inconvenience.

The Consulate-General of Japan in Dubai will handle only Diplomatic and Official visa applications and some specific categories. All other types of visas must be processed through VFS Global. This division ensures efficient and prompt visa issuance.

Applicants are urged not to request special treatment for direct acceptance of their applications at the Consulate-General. To maintain fairness, such requests cannot be accommodated.

The Consulate-General of Japan in Dubai accepts visa applications from specific categories: a) Diplomatic Passport Holders b) Special/Official Passport Holders c) Transfer of Japan Visa d) UAE Passport without any reference to Nationality e) Humanitarian Cases

This new arrangement aims to streamline the process and ensure timely issuance of visas for all applicants.