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Pakistan passport holders: Single entry for Japan. Fee: JPY 3000 (~USD 18.91). Processing: 5-15 working days. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Visa REQUIRED for Pakistani nationals (Pakistan NOT on Japan visa-waiver list). Apply at Japanese Embassy Islamabad. Tourist visa: ~JPY 3,000 (~PKR 5,600). Japan eVisa (since 2022) for some nationalities — NOT yet for Pakistan.
Visa types: Tourist Visa (Temporary Visitor — single entry 15/30/90-day OR multi-entry 1-3 years); Business Visa; Student Visa; Work Visa; Spouse/Dependent; Long-stay (Designated Activities, Specified Skilled Worker); Transit; Diplomatic. eVisa NOT yet available for Pakistan as of 2026.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 3 months from issue. Max Stay: 15/30/90 days (Temporary Visitor).
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: JPY 100,000-3,000,000 fine + deportation + 5-10 year re-entry ban
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (full validity); Visa application form; Recent photo (45x45mm); Detailed itinerary (day-by-day); Hotel bookings; Return ticket; Bank statement (last 6 months, JPY 200,000+ ~ USD 1,400 recommended); Employment certificate; Income tax certificate; CNIC + NICOP; Letter explaining purpose of visit; For Business: invitation from Japanese company (Toll Roll Notice / Letter of Guarantee); Sponsor's certificate of residence and income.
Visa types (1)
Visa REQUIRED for Pakistani nationals (Pakistan NOT on Japan visa-waiver list). Apply at Japanese Embassy Islamabad. Tourist visa: ~JPY 3,000 (~PKR 5,600). Japan eVisa (since 2022) for some nationalities — NOT yet for Pakistan.
Common rejection reasons
Common PK rejections (~50-60% rate): (1) Japan's strict tourist visa policy for South Asian countries; (2) Insufficient financial proof (JPY 200,000+ expected); (3) Weak ties to Pakistan; (4) Inadequate Letter of Guarantee from Japanese sponsor; (5) Detailed itinerary gaps; (6) Pakistan visa-overstay history in Japan; (7) Solo male applicants face extra scrutiny; (8) Pakistan not on eVisa pilot.
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