Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Japan?

What United Arab Emirates passport holders need to do

1. Check your passport validity. Many countries ask for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
2. Be ready to show a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and proof of funds at the border.
3. Leave before the permitted stay ends. Working or studying usually needs a different visa.

United Arab Emirates is one of 71 passports in the “visa-free” group for Japan. See the full Japan visa requirements for every passport.

Other easy destinations in Asia for United Arab Emirates passport holders

Japan is one of 127 destinations in the “visa-free” group for the United Arab Emirates passport, which ranks #1 worldwide with a mobility score of 168. Of 49 destinations in Asia, 42 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

Destination	Requirement	Max stay
Armenia	Visa-free	180 days
Azerbaijan	Visa-free	90 days
Bahrain	Visa-free	–
Brunei	Visa-free	30 days
China	Visa-free	30 days
Georgia	Visa-free	90 days
Hong Kong	Visa-free	30 days
Iran	Visa-free	15 days
Israel	Visa-free	90 days
Japan	Visa-free	30 days
Jordan	Visa-free	90 days
Kazakhstan	Visa-free	30 days

All visa-free countries for the United Arab Emirates passport

Japan visa requirements for other passports

• United States Visa-free
• United Kingdom Visa-free
• India e-Visa
• Philippines Visa required
• Nigeria Visa required
• Pakistan Visa required
• Canada Visa-free
• Australia Visa-free
• China e-Visa
• Germany Visa-free