Consular Section
(Visas)
 
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Japan please to accept the visa application of Japanese Citizen and Foreign Residents. All type of visa (except Hajj and Omrah) application is applicable to obtain through the authorized visa service agency called VFS Tasheel as follow:
 
VFS Saudi Arabia Visa Service Center
Website: http://www.vfstasheel.com
E-mail: info.savscjp@vfstasheel.com
 
Office hours; Monday to Friday 9:00~17:00
Submission ; Monday to Friday 9:00~14:30
Pick-up hours; Monday to Friday 9:00~17:00
 
Address; 6F, Shiba Ishii Building, 4-9-3 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
 
 
Omrah Visa application for the year of 1438H, please contact the following authorized agency:
 
1.  Mian International
Phone: 03-3768-0898
Website:miantravel.com
E-mail:miantokyo@gmail.com
Address : Omori Corp Biyanasi 202, 6-16-12 Minami-Oi, - Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0013
 
2. H.I.S. Co.,Ltd
Department 1 : Across No.1 Travel Shinjuku Head Office / “H.I.S. Tokyo Tourist Information Center” (English, Malay, & Bangla speaker)
Address: EQUINIA Shinjuku Building 4F, 1-1-17 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0021
Tel: 03-3200-8871
 
Department 2 : H.I.S. Travel Wonderland Shinjuku Office (Japanese speaker)
Address: South Gate Shinjuku Building 1F, Sendagaya 5-33-8, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 151-0051
Tel: 03-6836-2551
 
Department 3: H.I.S. Nature World
Address: Barubizon 7 ban-kan 2 F, Jingumae 4-3-3, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 150-0001
Tel: 03-5775-0731
 
Hajj Visa application for the year of 1438H, it’s authorized agency hasn’t been confirmed yet. It will be announced on this website later on. 
 
The required documents for all type of visas is showed below:
 
 
- Commercial Visit Multi/Single
 
1. Original Passport (valid for 6 months on the arrival date, with at least 1 empty page)
2. Two recent photos within  6 months, 4 cm x 5cm , White back-ground, color, no glasses
3. A completely filled out application form.pdf
4. Electrical Invitation Letter from sponsor in Saudi Arabia (valid for 3 months)
5. Recommendation Letter by applicant’s workplace - attested by Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industries.
6. Flight Schedule in English (Itinerary) including Accommodation  *Accommodation should include: Name of Stay, Address, Phone Number
7. Visa fee; single 2000 S.R./Multiple for 6 months 3000 S.R. / Multiple one year 5000 S. R./ Multiple 2 years 8000 S.R.

-  Working Visit Multi/Single
 
1. Original Passport (valid for 6 months on the arrival date, with at least 1 empty page)
2. Two recent photos within  6 months, 4 cm x 5cm , White back-ground, color, no glasses
3. A completely filled out application form.pdf
4. Electrical Invitation Letter from sponsor in Saudi Arabia (valid for 3 months)
5. Recommendation Letter by applicant’s workplace - attested by Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industries.
6. Flight Schedule in English (Itinerary) including Accommodation *Accommodation should include: Name of Stay, Address, Phone Number
7. Visa fee; Single 2000 S.R./Multiple for 6 months 3000 S.R. / Multiple one year 5000 S. R./ Multiple 2 years 8000 S.R.
 
- Business man visit Multi/Single
 
1. Original Passport (valid for 6 months on the arrival date, with at least 1 empty page)
2. Two recent photos within  6 months, 4 cm x 5cm , White back-ground, color, no glasses
3. A completely filled out application form.pdf
4. Recommendation Letter by applicant’s workplace - attested by Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industries.
5. Company profile
6. Flight Schedule in English (Itinerary) including Accommodation  *Accommodation should include: Name of Stay, Address, Phone Number
7. Visa fee; Single 2000 S.R./Multiple for 6 months 3000 S.R. / Multiple one year 5000 S. R./ Multiple 2 years 8000 S.R.
 
*This visa is available to; President, Board member, Representative Director, and General Manager
*The issuance of this visa is left to the discretion of the Consulate.

- Escort Multi/Single

This visa is granted to family members ( wife and children only) of Business Man Visa holder or Commercial Visit Visa holder who wish to travel with his/her family. Also the visa is granted in some specific cases.
1. Original Passport (valid for 6 months on the arrival date, with at least 1 empty page)
2. Two recent photos within  6 months, 4 cm x 5cm , White back-ground, color, no glasses
3. A completely filled out application form.pdf
4. Flight Schedule in English (Itinerary) including Accommodation  *Accommodation should include: Name of Stay, Address, Phone Number
5. Family Registration and English translation of the accompanied
6. Visa fee; Single 2000 S.R./Multiple for 6 months 3000 S.R. / Multiple one year 5000 S. R./ Multiple 2 years 8000 S.R.

- Government Visit Multi/Single
 
 1. Original Passport (valid for 6 months on the arrival date, with at least 1 empty page)
2. Two recent photos within  6 months, 4 cm x 5cm , White back-ground, color, no glasses
3. A completely filled out application form.pdf
4. Reference Note of 10 digits visa permission number issued by Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affaires under the request of Saudi Sponsor
5. Recommendation Letter by applicant’s workplace - If the applicant works at private sector, the letter should be attested by Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industries
6. Flight Schedule in English (Itinerary) including Accommodation  *Accommodation should include: Name of Stay, Address, Phone Number
 
*This visa is free of charge

- Mission and Organization visit Multi/Single (for normal passport holders)
1. Original Passport (valid for 6 months on the arrival date, with at least 1 empty page)
2. Two recent photos within  6 months, 4 cm x 5cm , White back-ground, color, no glasses
3. Copy of  residence proof  (permission of stay to Japan should be valid for  longer than 6 months) for non-Japanese applicants
4. A completely filled out application form.pdf
5. Reference Note of 10 digits visa permission number issued by Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affaires under the request of Sponsor in Saudi Arabia
6. Recommendation Letter by applicant’s workplace - If the applicant works at private sector, the letter should be attested by Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industries.
7. Flight Schedule in English (Itinerary) including Accommodation   *Accommodation should include: Name of Stay, Address, Phone Number.
8. Visa fee; Single 2000 S.R./Multiple for 6 months 3000 S.R. / Multiple one year 5000 S. R./ Multiple 2 years 8000 S.R.

- Diplomatic and Official visa Multi/Single
 
1.    Original Passport (valid for 6 months on the arrival date, with at least 1 empty page)
2. Two recent photos within 6 months, 4 cm x 5cm , White back-ground, color, no glasses  
3. A completely filled out application form.pdf
4. Note Verbal form Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
5. Reference Note of 10 digits visa permission number issued by Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affaires under the request of Sponsor in Saudi Arabia (depend on cases)
6. Flight Schedule in English (Itinerary)
 
*Please note that additional documents may be required in consultation with Japanese MOFA
*This visa is free of charge.
 
- Family Visit Visa Multi/Single

1. Original Passport (valid for 6 months on the arrival date, with at least 1 empty page
2. Two recent photos within 6 months, 4 cm x 5cm , White back-ground, color, no glasses
3. copy of resident proof (permission of stay to Japan should be valid more than 6 months) for non-Japanese applicants
4. A completely filled out application form.pdf
5. Reference note of 10 digits visa permission number issued by Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affaires under the request of paterfamilias.
6. The proof of kinship- i.e. family registration, marriage certificate, birth certificate (Original and copy) with English Translation (with translator’s declaration) - original need to be attested by MOFA of issuing country. This document is required at first time of visa application.
7. A passport copy of the identification page of the family member residing in Saudi Arabia 
8. An Iqama copy of the family member residing in Saudi Arabia
9. Flight Schedule in English (Itinerary) including Accommodation  *Accommodation should include: Name of Stay, Address, Phone Number
10. Visa fee; single 2000 S.R./Multiple for 6 months 3000 S.R. / Multiple one year 5000 S. R./ Multiple 2 years 8000 S.R.
*Applicants who will visit family in law should have passport copy and Iqama copy of blood relative

- Personal Visit Visa

1. Original Passport (valid for 6 months on the arrival date, with at least 1 empty page)
2. Two recent photos within  6 months, 4 cm x 5cm , White back-ground, color, no glasses
3. A completely filled out application form.pdf
4. Reference Note of 10 digits visa permission number issued by Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affaires under the request of an inviting person
5. Flight Schedule in English (Itinerary) including Accommodation  *Accommodation should include: Name of Stay, Address, Phone Number
6. Visa fee; single 2000 S.R./Multiple for 6 months 3000 S.R. / Multiple one year 5000 S. R./ Multiple 2 years 8000 S.R.

- Work Visa
 
1. Original Passport (valid for 6 months on the arrival date, with at least 1 empty page)
2. Two recent photos within  6 months, 4 cm x 5cm , White back-ground, color, no glasses
3. Copy of  residence proof  (permission of stay for Japan should be valid for  longer than 6 months) for non-Japanese applicants
4. A completely filled out application form.pdf
5. Reference Note of 10 digits visa permission number issued by Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affaires under the request of Sponsor in Saudi Arabia
6. Electrical Authorization Letter
7. Work contract (Original & Copy) - Written in Arabic (and English as a translation) / Signed by both the sponsor and the worker / Attested by Saudi Chamber of Commerce and Industries
8. Work Experience from applicant’s workplace-should be attested by Chamber of Commerce and Industries
9. Graduation Certificate (Original & Copy) – (Endorsed by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and Legalized by Saudi Cultural Office, and Consulate in Japan)
10. Health Certificate (Original & Copy)  issued within 3 months – (Endorsed by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and Legalized by Saudi Consulate in Japan) Along with regular health checks, the following tests are required; Chest X-ray, HIV, and Hepatitis B & C
*Red Cross Hospitals and National hospitals are more likely to obtain certification of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
11. Criminal certificate issued within 3 months - Endorsed by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan *For foreigners: if the length of stay in Japan is less than 6 months, certificate from his/her home country is required.
12. Flight Schedule in English (Itinerary)

- Resident Visa

1. Original Passport (valid for 6 months on the arrival date, with at least 1 empty page)
2. Two recent photos within  6 months, 4 cm x 5cm , White back-ground, color, no glasses
3. Copy of  residence proof  (permission of stay for Japan should be valid for  longer than 6 months) for non-Japanese applicants
4. A completely filled out application form.pdf
5. Reference Note of 10 digits visa permission number issued by Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the request of paterfamilias
6. The proof of kinship- i.e. family registration, marriage certificate, birth certificate  (Original and copy) with English Translation (with translator’s declaration) - original need to be attested by MOFA of issuing country
7. A passport copy of the identification page of the family member residing in Saudi Arabia 
8. An Iqama copy of the family member residing in Saudi Arabia
9. Health Certificate (Original & Copy)  issued within 3 months (required over 15 years old ) – (Endorsed by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and Legalized by Saudi Consulate in Japan) Along with regular health checks, the following tests are required; Chest X-ray, HIV, and Hepatitis B & C
*Red Cross Hospitals and National hospitals are more likely to obtain certification of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
10. Criminal certificate issued within 3 months (required from 18 years old) - Endorsed by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan *For foreigners: if the length of stay in Japan is less than 6 months, certificate from his/her home country is required.
11. Flight Schedule in English (Itinerary) including Accommodation  *Accommodation should include: Name of Stay, Address, Phone Number

- Educational Visa
 
1. Original Passport (valid for 6 months on the arrival date, with at least 1 empty page)
2. Two recent photos within  6 months, 4 cm x 5cm , White back-ground, color, no glasses
3. Copy of  residence proof  (permission of stay for Japan should be valid for  longer than 6 months) for non-Japanese applicants
4. A completely filled out application form.pdf
5. Reference Number of study permit issued by Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the request of University in Saudi Arabia
6. Certificate of enrolment
7. Health Certificate (Original & Copy)  issued within 3 months – (Endorsed by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and Legalized by Saudi Consulate in Japan)Along with regular health checks, the following tests are required; Chest X-ray, HIV, and Hepatitis B & C
*Red Cross Hospitals and National hospitals are more likely to obtain certification of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
8. Graduation Certificate (Original & Copy)– (Endorsed by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and Legalized by Saudi Cultural Office, and Consulate in Japan)
9. Flight Schedule in English (Itinerary) including Accommodation  *Accommodation should include: Name of Stay, Address, Phone Number
 
*The visa fee is not required for the applicant who will study in governmental university with governmental scholarship
* The visa fee for single entry 2000 S.R. is required only for an applicant who will study in private university

- Extension of Re-Entry Visa (for workers)
 
1. Original Passport (valid for 6 months on the arrival date, with at least 1 empty page)
2. Two recent photos within  6 months, 4 cm x 5cm , White back-ground, color, no glasses
3. A completely filled out application form.pdf
4. Request letter from Sponsor in Saudi Arabia, which addressed to the Head of Consular Section and attested by Chamber of Commerce in Saudi Arabia
5. Copy of valid IQAMA of the applicant
6. Copy of Re-Entry Visa
 
*This visa is free of charge
*The applicant must not stay outside of the Kingdom over 7 months. In case if the applicant stayed over 7 months, then reference note of 10 digits visa permission number issued by Saudi MOFA under the request of Sponsor in Saudi Arabia is required instead of request letter from the sponsor

- Extension of Re-Entry Visa (for family members)

1. Original Passport (valid for 6 months on the arrival date, with at least 1 empty page)
2. Two recent photos within  6 months, 4 cm x 5cm , White back-ground, color, no glasses
3. A completely filled out application form.pdf
4. Request letter from paterfamilias’ Sponsor in Saudi Arabia, which indicates that job continuance of paterfamilias in KSA and request of the issuance of re-entry visa
5. Copy of valid Iqama of family member and paterfamilias
6. Certificate of Enrolment (if the applicant is a student)
7. Copy of Re-Entry Visa
 
 
*This visa is free of charge
*The applicant must not stay outside of the Kingdom over 13 months In case if the applicant stayed over 13 months, then reference note of 10 digits visa permission number issued by Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the request of Sponsor in Saudi Arabia is required instead of request letter from the sponsor

- Transit Visa (Air only, less than 72 hours stay in KSA)
 
1. Original Passport (valid for 6 months on the arrival date, with at least 1 empty page)
2. Two recent photos within  6 months, 4 cm x 5cm , White back-ground, color, no glasses
3. Copy of  residence proof  (permission of stay to Japan should be valid for  longer than 6 months) for non-Japanese applicants
4. A completely filled out application form.pdf
5. Entry Visa or Residence Permit to the next country
6. E-ticket
7. Flight schedule
8. Visa Fee 300 S.R.

- Medical Visa
 
1. Original Passport (valid for 6 months on the arrival date, with at least 1 empty page)
2. Two recent photos within  6 months, 4 cm x 5cm , White back-ground, color, no glasses
3. Copy of  residence proof  (permission of stay for Japan should be valid for  longer than 6 months) for non-Japanese applicants (depend on cases)
4. A completely filled out application form.pdf
5. Reference Note of 10 digits visa permission number issued by Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the request of hospital in Saudi Arabia
6. Flight schedule
 
*Visa Fee is not required for the applicant who will have a medical treatment at governmental hospital (a medical treatment fee is covered by the government)
*Visa Fee is required for the applicant who will have a medical treatment at private hospital. For single 2000 S.R./Multiple for 6 months 3000 S.R. / Multiple one year 5000 S. R./ Multiple 2 years 8000 S.R.

- Omrah Visa

1. Original Passport (valid for 6 months from on the arrival date, with at least 1 empty page)
2. Two recent photos within  6 months, 4 cm x 5cm , White back-ground, color, no glasses
3. Copy of  residence proof  (permission of stay to Japan should be valid for  longer than 6 months) for non-Japanese applicants
4. A completely filled out application form.pdf
5. Certificate of Vaccination against Seasonal Influenza and Meningitis (original & copy)
6. Flight Schedule in English (Itinerary)
*This visa is required to be applied by an Authorized Omrah Agency mentioned above this website
*From 1438H, the government of Saudi Arabia shall bear visa fee 2000 S.R. on behalf of the applicant who performs Omrah for the first time. Visa fee 2000 S.R. is required for the applicant from the second time of Omrah. The travel history for the purpose of Omrah doesn’t reflect in this new regulation.

-Hajj Visa
 
1. Original Passport (valid for 6 months from on the arrival date, with at least 1 empty page)
2. Two recent photos within  6 months, 4 cm x 5cm , White back-ground, color, no glasses
3. Copy of  residence proof  (permission of stay to Japan should be valid for  longer than 6 months) for non-Japanese applicants
4. A completely filled out application form.pdf
5. Certificate of Vaccination against Seasonal Influenza and Meningitis (original & copy)
6. Flight Schedule in English (Itinerary)
 
*This visa is required to be applied by an authorized Hajj agency, however, it hasn’t been confirmed yet for the year of 1438H. It will be announced on this website later on.
*From 1438H, the government of Saudi Arabia shall bear visa fee 2000 S.R. on behalf of the applicant who performs Hajj for the first time. Visa fee 2000 S.R. is required for the applicant from the second time of Hajj. The travel history for the purpose of Hajj doesn’t reflect in this new regulation
 

Notice:
1.  Making appointment at the agencies mentioned in this website should be possible within closest 48 hours as maximum (2 business days). In case of delay, please contact the Consular Section in that regard.
2. The documents and passport are sent to the Consular Section in the next day of application at VFS. The Consular Section takes necessary procedure for issuance of visa in the same day of its receiving application from VFS and return the passport within the day. In case of delay of passport return from VFS, Please contact the Consular Section.
 
Contact address of the Consular Section;
E-mail; jpcon@mofa.gov.sa
Tel; 03-3589-5241
Office Hours: 9:30-16:30 (Monday – Friday)
 
*Holidays: National Holidays of Japan, Eid Al-Fitr, Eid Al-Adha, National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia