TravelVisaRules

Japan visa for Nepali citizens

Nepali citizens need a visa to enter Japan.

Visa required Confidence: medium — Likely current — confirm details with the official source Last verified: (2 days ago)
Status
Visa required
Max stay
90 days
Official cost
Varies — see notes
Before departure
Apply for a visa before you travel

Cost note

Visa fees vary by embassy or consulate and nationality arrangements.

What you need

  • valid passport
  • visa before travel
  • application form and photo
  • supporting itinerary and financial documents

Official source

https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/short/other_visa.html

Use the government route and fee only. Avoid lookalike agent sites that add markups or mimic official portals.

Why this verdict

Nepal is not on Japan's short-stay visa-exemption list, so ordinary Nepali passport holders stay in the standard visa-required bucket. Japan's eVISA system only covers narrower tourism cases and does not change the headline requirement here.

Frequently asked questions

Do Nepali citizens need a visa for Japan?
Nepali citizens need a visa to enter Japan. (Visa required.)
How long can Nepali passport holders stay in Japan?
Up to 90 days.
How much does the Japan entry cost for Nepali citizens?
The official fee varies — see the official source. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.

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