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Visa information

Japan Visa

A visa is required, applied for through the embassy in Baku.

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Viza.az service fee
95 AZN
Visa centre fee
—
Consular fee
15 000 JPY

Visa types for Japan

Tourist visa

A short-stay visa for tourism, cultural routes and family visits in Japan. It allows a stay of up to 90 days.

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Business visa

A business visa for meetings, trade fairs and negotiations in Japan. A formal document from the host company is required.

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Student visa

A student visa for study at universities and language schools in Japan. The certificate of acceptance is the key condition.

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Family reunion visa

A long-stay visa to join a spouse or parent living in Japan. Guarantor documents are required.

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Azerbaijan is not on Japan’s visa-free list, so a visa must be obtained in advance for every purpose, including tourism and business trips.

On 1 July 2026 Japan raised its visa fees for the first time in 48 years. The fee for a single-entry visa rose fivefold to 15,000 yen, and a multiple-entry visa now costs 30,000 yen. Payment is made in local currency at the rate set by the embassy.

Applications are accepted in person at the consular section of the Japanese embassy in Baku; documents sent by post are not considered. A decision usually takes five to fourteen working days, and in some cases more than two weeks. The itinerary, accommodation bookings and financial documents are the part the Japanese consulate pays particular attention to. Viza.az prepares this file in the country’s own format.

Visa to Japan: prices and processing times

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Service Processing time Price
Viza.az service fee 3-5 working days 95 AZN
Visa centre cost — —
Consular fee — 15 000 JPY
Visa decision 5-14 working days —

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Documents required for a visa to Japan

  • Ordinary passport The original and a copy of the data page are submitted together.
  • Completed visa application form The embassy's own form; it can be completed by hand or on a computer.
  • Photograph White background, taken within the last six months.
  • Day-by-day itinerary The Japanese consulate pays particular attention to this document: it lists the city, accommodation and activity for each day.
  • Flight reservation A flight confirmation or booking document for Japan.
  • Hotel reservation Proof of accommodation covering the whole stay.
  • Bank statement Covering the last three to six months; it must show you can cover the trip and your stay in Japan.
  • Letter from your employer Stating your position, salary and the dates of your leave.
  • The host's documents If a relative or acquaintance is inviting you: their residence permit, employment letter, proof of income and evidence of the relationship.
  • Submitting documents in person The application goes straight to the embassy, so there is no extra visa centre fee.

Visa to Japan: frequently asked questions

Yes. Azerbaijan is not on Japan’s visa-free list, so a visa must be obtained in advance for every purpose, tourism included.

From 1 July 2026 the fees were revised for the first time in 48 years. The fee for a single-entry visa rose fivefold to 15,000 yen, and a multiple-entry visa now costs 30,000 yen.

Payment is made in local currency at the rate set by the embassy. The rate is updated periodically, so the exact amount has to be confirmed on the day of application.

Standard processing takes five to fourteen working days, and in some cases more than two weeks. Applying at least a month before the trip is recommended.

No. The consular section of the embassy in Baku accepts documents only in person; applications sent by post are not considered.

A passport, an application form, a photo, a day-by-day itinerary, an accommodation booking, a flight booking and financial documents. The itinerary is the part the Japanese consulate pays particular attention to.

The short-stay visa usually gives the right to stay up to 90 days. The exact period is set by the embassy’s decision.

Our service fee is 95 AZN. Preparing the itinerary in the Japanese format is included; the consular fee is paid separately.