Ordinary UAE passport holders, please pay attention. There is a great update for those planning a trip to Japan. The Japanese Foreign Ministry has just announced a relaxation of visa requirements. You can get all the details in this article.
From July 1, 2025, UAE citizens holding ordinary passports can stay in Japan for up to 90 days per visit, an extension from the current 30-day limit. This regulation is expected to facilitate greater opportunities for tourism, business and cultural exchange.
But as a UAE national holding ordinary passports, you need to meet certain requirements in order to be considered eligible for the visa relaxation scheme and stay for an extended period in Japan. Let us get right into the details.
- – Possession of valid ordinary passports of the UAE – ICAO compliant IC Passports
- – Purpose of visit: short-term stay (for sightseeing, business or visit to relatives/friends)
- – Duration of stay: 90 days
Japan relaxes visa requirements for UAE nationals
The UAE and Japan are deepening their relationship and the recent relaxation of visa requirements by Japan is an example of that. Since last year, Japanese nationals in possession of valid passports have been able to stay in the UAE for a short term not exceeding 90 days.
Just like the UAE, Japan is also one of the most happening tourist destinations on the planet. From beautiful cherry blossoms and scenic settings of Hokkaido to temples and hot springs spread across the country, Japan is a paradise for tourists.
Since 2022, UAE nationals holding ordinary passports have been able to stay in Japan for up to 30 days and do not need a visa to do so. The extension up to 90 days from July 1 is going to popularise the UAE-Japan tourism route further.
Strength of UAE passport and state of inbound tourism
The UAE passport is considered one of the strongest globally. The Passport Index has granted the UAE passport a mobility score of 179 – really high! You can get visa free access to 124 countries, visa on arrival for 47 countries and ETA for 8 nations.
Besides outbound tourism, inbound travel has also become incredibly popular in the UAE in recent years. Dubai – one of the 7 Emirates – is one of the most happening places, offering a beautiful blend of architecture, dining, scenery, hospitality and nightlife.
The UAE and Japan share an important similarity. Both the countries tank high on safety parameters. Ladies planning a solo trip to Dubai soon? Don’t be hesitant as the Emirate and its leadership take safety and cleanliness really seriously.
Emirates flights from Dubai to Japan: Full schedule
You can find a number of flights from the UAE to Japan. This article lists Emirates flights operating on the popular Dubai-Japan route. There are flights from Dubai to Tokyo Narita, Tokyo Haneda and Osaka. Let us get into the details.
Dubai to Tokyo Narita
EK 318 departs Dubai International (DXB) – one of the busiest airport globally – at 2:40 am and reaches Tokyo Narita International (NRT) at 5:35 pm. The complete duration of the flight is around 9 hours and 55 minutes.
On the return journey, EK 319 departs Tokyo Narita International at 10:30 pm and reaches Dubai at 4:10 am. This journey is completed in 10 hours and 40 minutes. You can find more details and book your journey on this link.
Dubai to Tokyo Haneda
Emirates EK 312 operates from Dubai International (DXB) at 7:45 am and reaches Tokyo Haneda International (HND) – another busy airport – at 10:25 pm. This journey lasts for about 9 hours and 40 minutes.
On the return journey, EK 313 operates from Tokyo Haneda International (HND) at 12:05 am and lands in Dubai at 5:45 am. This journey is completed in 10 hours and 40 minutes. You can find more details and book your journey on this link.
Dubai to Osaka
Osaka is beautiful and seamlessly connected to Dubai. EK 316 departs Dubai International at 3 am and lands in Kansai International (KIX) at 5:15 pm. This flight takes around 9 hours and 15 minutes to complete the journey.
On your return trip to Dubai, EK 317 departs Kansai International at 11:45 pm and lands in Dubai International (DXB) at 4:40 am. This trip is completed in 9 hours and 55 minutes. You can find more details and book your flights on this link.
For more information, check out emirates.com.
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