Armenia passport → Japan
Do Armenian citizens need a visa for Japan?
Armenian passport holders need a visa for Japan, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Japan at a glance
- Capital
- Tokyo
- Currency
- Japanese yen (JPY)
- Languages
- Japanese
- Calling code
- +81
- Region
- Eastern Asia
JP36.0°N · 138.0°EPhoto: Jordy Meow · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsJapan for other passports
- ArmeniaVisa required
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Eastern Asia for Armenian passport holders
- ChinaVisa-free90 days
Hong KongVisa-free30 days
MacaoVisa-free90 days
MongoliaeVisa
North KoreaVisa required
South KoreaVisa required
TaiwanVisa required
Common questions
Do Armenian citizens need a visa for Japan?
Armenian passport holders need a visa for Japan, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Armenian citizens stay in Japan?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Armenian citizens get a visa on arrival in Japan?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Armenian citizens visit without a visa?
68 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Armenia passport ranks #62 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Armenian citizens (edited 26 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Japan before you travel.