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Saudi Arabia visa requirements for Japan citizens
Updated 2026-07-04 · verified against the Passport Index dataset
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Visa on arrival
Japan citizens get a visa on arrival for Saudi Arabia.
Entry details
Holders of a Japan passport get a visa on arrival — no embassy visit needed when visiting Saudi Arabia. The Japan passport currently ranks #12 among the world's top 100 with 164 destinations accessible visa-free or with visa on arrival / eTA.
In the opposite direction: Saudi Arabia citizens travelling to Japan — e-visa required.
Before you fly
🏛️ Official government option
Official Saudi eVisa portal · fee: ~SAR 300. Applying directly through the government portal is always the cheapest option.
Apply on the official portal →🧳 Before you travel: Japan → Saudi Arabia
🛡️ Travel insurance — medical + trip coverage, buy before departure📶 eSIM with data — internet the moment you land — no roaming✈️ Flights — compare fares across airlines🏨 Hotels — look for free-cancellation rates until the visa is approved
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