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Do Vietnam passport holders need a visa to visit Japan?

Visa required. Single-entry tourist, 90-day validity. eVisa available through registered travel agencies. Vietnamese ordinary passport holders need a visa to enter Japan — Vietnam is not on Japan's visa exemption list. The standard route is a single-entry tourist visa from the Embassy/Consulate of Japan in Vietnam, with stays up to 90 days. The Japan eVisa system became available to Vietnamese nationals applying through registered travel agencies (tourism only, single-entry, 90-day validity). Multi-entry visas are available for repeat travellers with prior travel history and strong financial profile. Visa fee is VND 640,000 for a single-entry visa; the visa is valid for 3 months from issuance.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-27
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-27
Visa type
Tourist Visa (eVisa or paper)
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days per entry
per entry
Entries
Single (eVisa); multi-entry with history
from issue date
Visa fee
VND 640,000 (single); higher for multi-entry
consular fee only
Processing time
5-10 working days
standard track
Validity
3 months from issue (single-entry)
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Check passport validity
Must be valid for at least 6 months from arrival date with at least 2 blank pages.
· 6-month rule· 2 blank pages
/02
Choose application route
eVisa via accredited travel agency in Vietnam (tourism only) or traditional paper visa at the Japanese Embassy/Consulate in Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City/Da Nang.
· eVisa or paper
/03
Prepare documents
Application form, passport, photo, flight itinerary, accommodation booking, financial statements (last 3 months), employment letter, household registration.
· full document set
/04
Submit application
Submit at the Japanese Embassy in Hanoi, Consulates in HCMC/Da Nang, or via registered agency. Pay visa fee VND 640,000 (single).
· embassy / agency
/05
Display 'visa issuance notice' (eVisa)
eVisa travellers must show the issuance notice on a smartphone with active internet at the Japan airport. No physical sticker.
· smartphone required
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items
Personalized checklist
0 / 10 complete
Vietnamese passport
Valid 6 months from arrival, 2 blank pages
Visa application form
Completed online or paper
Passport photo
45×45mm, white background
Return air ticket
Confirmed flight reservation
Accommodation booking
Hotel reservations for entire stay
Bank statements
Last 3 months; minimum VND 100 million balance recommended
Employment letter
From employer with leave dates and salary
Household registration
Sổ hộ khẩu copy
Day-by-day itinerary
Detailed plan strongly recommended
Smartphone with data plan
Required for eVisa display at airport
Track your progress · save & email a copy
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Single-entry visaVND 640,000Tourism, business, family visit
Multi-entry visaVND 1,300,000For repeat travellers with strong travel history
eVisa via accredited agencyVariesAgency fees on top of MOFA's free eVisa
Overstay penaltiesDetention + banStrict enforcement
Total estimateVND 640,000 — VND 3,000,000incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Single-entry tourist visa
5-10 working days
Standard processing at Japanese Embassy/Consulate.
eVisa via accredited agency
5-10 working days
Online application; tourism only; single-entry; up to 90 days stay.
Multi-entry visa
10-15 working days
Requires evidence of prior visits or strong financial profile.
Visit Japan Web (post-visa)
Same day
Recommended after visa approval for QR-code airport entry.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Insufficient funds shown
Bank statements should show stable income and reserves of at least VND 100 million.
Medium
/02
Weak travel history
First-time travellers may need stronger supporting evidence and documented itinerary.
Medium
/03
Inconsistent itinerary
Mismatched dates, vague plans, or contradictions can lead to refusal.
Medium
/04
Previous overstays
Any prior Japan, Korea, or Western-country overstay heavily affects future approvals.
Medium
/05
Failure to show eVisa
eVisa travellers must show the smartphone notice with active internet at the Japan airport. Failure can result in boarding denial.
Low
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Customs
Declare cash over JPY 1,000,000 equivalent and avoid bringing restricted fresh food, meat, plants, or controlled medicines.
/02
Immigration
Fingerprints and a photo are normally collected on arrival. Visit Japan Web can speed up immigration and customs forms.
/03
Connectivity
Tourist SIMs, eSIMs, and pocket WiFi rentals are widely available at Narita, Haneda, Kansai, and major city pickup points.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-05-27
Vietnam to Japan route verified
Confirmed visa required, eVisa available via accredited agencies, single-entry 90-day stays.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Japan?—
Yes — Vietnamese ordinary passport holders need a tourist visa to enter Japan. Vietnam is not on Japan's visa exemption list.
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