Japan visa for Vietnamese citizens
Vietnamese citizens need a visa to enter Japan.
Visa required Confidence: medium — Likely current — confirm details with the official source Last verified: (3 days ago)
- Status
- Visa required
- Max stay
- Set by visa
- Official cost
- Varies — see notes
- Before departure
- Apply for a visa before you travel
Cost note
Fees and required supporting documents depend on the Japanese mission or visa handling process serving Vietnam.
What you need
- valid passport
- completed visa application form
- passport photo
- flight itinerary or booking confirmation
- proof of accommodation in Japan
- proof of sufficient funds
Official source
https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page23e_000538.htmlUse the government route and fee only. Avoid lookalike agent sites that add markups or mimic official portals.
Why this verdict
Vietnamese citizens need a visa in advance to visit Japan. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs keeps a country-specific short-stay visa procedure page for Viet Nam rather than listing Viet Nam among the broad self-serve eVISA residence jurisdictions.
Frequently asked questions
- Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Japan?
- Vietnamese citizens need a visa to enter Japan. (Visa required.)
- How long can Vietnamese passport holders stay in Japan?
- The length of stay is set by the visa you are issued.
- How much does the Japan entry cost for Vietnamese citizens?
- The official fee varies — see the official source. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.