🇲🇻 Maldives passport 🇯🇵 Japan
Visa required
Arrange it before you travel — usually through an embassy or consulate
Yes — Maldives passport holders need a visa to enter Japan. It must be arranged in advance, usually at an embassy or consulate.
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay, fee or processing time for this route — check the official page before you apply.
Source: the open Passport Index dataset, with corrections checked against official government sites. How we source this · Report an error
Getting a visa for Japan
What this usually involves for a visa — not a checklist researched for Maldives passport holders specifically. The official page has the exact list.
What you'll typically need 9 items
- Completed visa application form
- Passport meeting the destination's validity and blank-page rules (commonly six months beyond arrival and two blank pages)
- 2 recent passport-sized photos
- Round-trip flight tickets
- Proof of accommodation (hotel booking)
- Bank statements (last 3 months)
- Travel insurance covering medical emergencies
- Proof of employment or business registration
- Cover letter stating purpose of visit
Steps 8 steps
- Contact the destination country's embassy or consulate in your country
- Download and fill out the visa application form
- Gather all required documents and make copies
- Book an appointment at the embassy/consulate
- Attend the appointment and submit your application
- Pay the visa fee
- Wait for processing — timelines vary widely by country and season
- Collect your passport with visa or receive by mail
Before you board for Japan
Beyond the visa itself, these are what travellers most often get turned away for:
- Passport validityValid for duration of stay
- Onward or return ticket RequiredOfficers frequently verify outbound travel
- Proof of funds Recommended
- Travel insurance Recommended
- Routine vaccines Recommended
- Most nationalities receive 90-day visa-free entry (some 15-day or 30-day)
- Cannot work on a tourist visa — violations result in deportation and ban
- Carry your passport at all times; it serves as ID
- IC chip passport may be required for some nationalities
Requirements can vary by nationality and change without notice — confirm with the official sources before you travel.
Official sources
Always confirm with Japan's own government before you travel:
- Japan official visa information ↗ mofa.go.jp
- Japan embassies & consulates ↗ mofa.go.jp
Keep going
About Japan
Where ancient tradition meets futuristic innovation — cherry blossoms, samurai culture, and Michelin stars
- Capital
- Tokyo
- Currency
- Japanese Yen (¥)
- Language
- Japanese
- Time zone
- JST (UTC+9)
- Best time to visit
- March – May (cherry blossoms), October – November
Common questions
Do Maldives citizens need a visa to visit Japan?
Yes — Maldives passport holders need a visa to enter Japan. It must be arranged in advance, usually at an embassy or consulate.
How long can Maldives passport holders stay in Japan?
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay for this route. Check Japan's official visa information before you travel.
How much does a Japan visa cost for Maldives citizens?
Our data doesn't record the fee for this route. Fees change often — check Japan's official visa information before you apply.
How long must my passport be valid to enter Japan?
Valid for duration of stay
Does Japan give visas to Maldives citizens?
Yes — Japan issues visas to Maldives citizens, usually through its embassies and consulates. Apply in advance before travelling.
Where can Maldives citizens find official Japan visa information?
On Japan's official site: https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html