Visa & entry guide

Japan

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Plan your visit to Japan with guidance on visitor requirements, passport considerations and where to apply.

For Kenyan passport holders and Kenya residents travelling on other passports.

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Entry Guidance

What to know before travelling to Japan

Use the section that matches your travel purpose and passport context.

Tourist & Leisure

Visitor requirements

Valid passport with blank visa pages
Completed visa application
Recent passport photograph
Flight booking/itinerary
Travel programme
Accommodation details
Proof of financial capacity
Employment/business evidence
Supporting documents requested

Passport & documents

Kenyan passport holders require a visa before travelling to Japan. Kenyan residents travelling on other passports must check requirements applicable to their passport nationality. Applications are handled by the Embassy of Japan in Nairobi. The Embassy's current visa guidelines require applications to be submitted personally and state that additional documents may be requested. (Embassy of Japan in Kenya)

Business Travel

Business requirements

Valid passport with blank visa pages
Completed visa application
Recent passport photograph
Flight booking/itinerary
Business travel programme
Invitation from Japanese organisation
Employer/company letter
Company/business documents
Supporting documents requested

Passport Context

Kenyan passport holders

Kenyan residents using other passports

Kenyan residents travelling on other passports must check requirements applicable to their passport nationality.

Application Route

How and where to apply

Embassy of Japan in Nairobi. The Embassy currently accepts visa applications on weekday mornings without appointment, subject to its published procedures. (Embassy of Japan in Kenya)

Embassy / mission

Embassy of Japan • Mara Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi

Processing guidance

The Embassy currently states approximately 5 working days for standard applications, but cases requiring consultation with Tokyo can take considerably longer. (Embassy of Japan in Kenya)

Important Visa Information

Guidance does not guarantee approval or entry.

Visa requirements and processing times may change. Sunward Travel will confirm the applicable requirements at the time of application. A visa is issued at the sole discretion of the issuing country's immigration/consular authorities, and Sunward Travel does not guarantee a successful visa application for any applicant or nationality.

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