Saudi Visa from Japan, Approved in as Little as 6 Hours

Yes, a visa is required, and the good news is Japanese citizens can get it entirely online as a tourist eVisa, single-entry (90-day) or multiple-entry (one-year), delivered as a PDF to print.

Saudia links Tokyo with Jeddah and Riyadh, and Gulf carriers such as Qatar Airways, Emirates and Etihad offer frequent one-stop routes from Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya. Total journeys run around twelve to sixteen hours.

Absolutely, provided you avoid the Hajj dates. The eVisa covers your entry and the Umrah permit is free to reserve in Nusuk. Makkah closes to tourist-visa holders only during Hajj.

The fee is charged in US dollars, but your yen Visa or Mastercard is accepted and billed at your bank's exchange rate. Apple Pay and Google Pay work too, so you can apply from anywhere in Japan.

Saudi Arabia is 6 hours behind Japan all year, since neither country changes its clocks. Flying west, jet lag is usually manageable.

Japan is a major Vision 2030 partner, with Japanese companies and investment involved in Saudi energy, technology and megaprojects. Japanese visitors often find the transformation they have read about happening in front of them.

English is widely spoken in tourist areas and major hotels, and guides can be arranged in AlUla and larger cities. Our own application support is provided in English.

November to March offers mild weather across Riyadh, Jeddah and AlUla, and overlaps with Riyadh Season. Summers are extremely hot, especially inland, so the cooler months are ideal.

Everyday crime is low, and women travel and stay in hotels independently, with no male guardian required for tourists. Check Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs travel advice for the current advisory before you book.

There is no such restriction. Saudi authorities do not treat where you have been before as a barrier, so an Israeli stamp does not, per the rules, affect a Japanese applicant's eVisa.

Choose single entry for a single stay of up to three months, or multiple entry for a year of visits, none exceeding 90 days, well suited to repeat travellers.

You will provide a Japanese passport valid six months from entry, a current white-background portrait, and accommodation details, with a $5 booking option if needed. No proof of funds, sponsor letter or return flight is required.

A single-entry visa starts at $209 and a multiple-entry Express tops out at $279, quoted in dollars with all government fees included and no hidden charges to follow.

Pick Express and the approved eVisa can reach you in as little as six hours; Priority turns it around within 24. Standard, at up to 72 hours, is the budget-friendly choice when time allows.

They do. Every child requires a separate eVisa regardless of age, though a parent completes it for them. You can lodge the whole family's applications at once.

Use any official entry point: Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam or Madinah airports, or an approved land or sea border. The eVisa is accepted across all of them.

The required health insurance comes with the eVisa and covers in-country medical emergencies. Anything beyond that, such as cancellation or baggage loss, needs a separate travel plan.

This is not the official portal. SaudieVisa.com is run by Travel Rox, Inc., a private company; the government site is cheaper for self-service. Our charge covers guided review, error prevention and ongoing support.