The pre-visa exemption agreement between the UAE and Japan will enter into force on 1 November

UAE and Japan

 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation announced that citizens of the United Arab Emirates, who hold ordinary passports, can travel to Japan without the need to obtain a prior visa and stay there for up to 30 days on each visit for the purpose of tourism or work, starting from November 1, 2022. Citizens of the country may travel without the need to submit an application at the Embassy of Japan in Abu Dhabi, apply for an exemption, or pay any fees.

Beginning on November 1, 2022, citizens of the United Arab Emirates with regular passports will be able to visit Japan without a prior visa and remain there for up to 30 days per visit for either work or tourism, according to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Citizens of the nation are free to travel without having to ask for an exemption at the Japanese Embassy in Abu Dhabi or pay any costs.

His Excellency Khalid Abdullah Belhoul, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, stressed that the decision to exempt UAE nationals from prior entry visas reflects the depth of friendship and joint cooperation between the UAE and Japan, as the two countries celebrate fifty years of distinguished diplomatic relations, noting that the agreement will enhance tourism and cultural exchanges. It will support new opportunities for establishing business, trade, and investment.

This agreement also marks the beginning of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the UAE and Japan, which was signed by His Excellency Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and His Excellency Yoshimasa Hayashi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan. The comprehensive strategic partnership aims to deepen bilateral ties between the two nations to advance their shared interests by fostering increased cooperation in the fields of diplomacy, economics, politics, trade, and investment.

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