Somalia passport → Japan

Do Somali citizens need a visa for Japan?

Visa required in advance

Somali passport holders need a visa for Japan, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

Apply on the official site: mofa.go.jp

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Japan at a glance

Capital: Tokyo
Currency: Japanese yen (JPY)
Languages: Japanese
Calling code: +81
Region: Eastern Asia

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JP36.0°N · 138.0°EPhoto: Jordy Meow · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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Japan for other passports

SomaliaVisa 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 Somali passport holders

MacaoVisa on arrival30 days
Hong KongeVisa
ChinaVisa required
MongoliaVisa required
North KoreaVisa required
South KoreaVisa required
TaiwanVisa required

Common questions

Do Somali citizens need a visa for Japan?

Somali passport holders need a visa for Japan, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can Somali citizens stay in Japan?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Somali citizens get a visa on arrival in Japan?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Somali citizens visit without a visa?

30 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Somalia passport ranks #90 of 93 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.