Qatar passport → Japan
Do Qatari citizens need a visa for Japan?
Qatari passport holders can visit Japan without a visa for up to 30 days.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as eTA (30 days). Confirm on the official website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
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
- QatarVisa-free30 days
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 Qatari passport holders
- ChinaVisa-free30 days
Hong KongVisa-free30 days
MacaoVisa on arrival30 days
MongoliaVisa on arrival30 days
South KoreaeTA90 days
TaiwaneVisa30 days
North KoreaVisa required
Common questions
Do Qatari citizens need a visa for Japan?
Qatari passport holders can visit Japan without a visa for up to 30 days.
How long can Qatari citizens stay in Japan?
Up to 30 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Qatari citizens get a visa on arrival in Japan?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Qatari citizens visit without a visa?
104 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Qatar passport ranks #44 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Qatari citizens (edited 24 Jul 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.