Japan Lists 63 Countries and Regions Whose Nationals Can Apply for Visas Without Paying Fees

• Japan has published a list of 63 countries and regions whose nationals are exempt from paying visa fees, covering destinations across Europe, Asia, the Americas, Africa and Oceania
• Only two African countries, Lesotho and Mauritiaus, appear on the list
• Some exemptions have additional conditions, including limits on the length of stay for visitors from Romania and the Philippines

Japan has published a list of 63 countries and regions whose nationals are exempt from paying visa application fees when applying to visit the country.

The information, available on Japan’s official government website, identifies countries and regions whose eligible nationals can benefit from the fee exemption.

The list spans several continents, although African representation is limited to Lesotho and Mauritius.

Japan’s government states: "Nationals of the countries/regions below are exempt from visa fees (no charge)."

Which 63 countries and regions are exempt from Japan visa fees?

The countries and regions listed by Japan are:

Europe and Central Asia

1. Armenia
2. Austria
3. Azerbaijan
4. Belarus
5. Belgium
6. Bulgaria
7. Croatia
8. Cyprus
9. Czech Republic
10. Denmark
11. Estonia
12. Georgia
13. Germany
14. Hungary
15. Iceland
16. Ireland
17. Italy
18. Kazakhstan
19. Kyrgyzstan
20. Luxembourg
21. Latvia
22. Lithuania
23. North Macedonia
24. Malta
25. Moldova
26. Monaco
27. Netherlands
28. Poland
29. Portugal
30. Romania
31. Russia
32. San Marino
33. Slovakia
34. Slovenia
35. Spain
36. Sweden
37. Tajikistan
38. Turkmenistan
39. Ukraine
40. Uzbekistan

Asia

1. Bangladesh
2. South Korea
3. Malaysia
4. Pakistan
5. Philippines
6. British Nationals Overseas (Hong Kong)
7. Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR)
8. Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR)

The Americas and the Caribbean

1. Bahamas
2. Barbados
3. Colombia
4. Costa Rica
5. El Salvador
6. Honduras
7. Mexico
8. Suriname
9. United States of America
10. Canada

Africa

1. Lesotho
2. Mauritius

Oceania

1. Australia
2. New Zealand

Middle East

1. Jordan

What conditions apply to some applicants?

Although the listed countries and regions qualify for visa fee exemptions under Japan’s published policy, some applicants face specific conditions relating to the duration of their stay.

Romanian nationals are covered by the exemption for temporary visits of up to 60 days, while Filipino nationals are covered for temporary visits of up to 90 days, according to the list provided in the report.

Travellers should check the applicable requirements for their nationality and visa category before making travel arrangements.

Can Kenyans apply for Japanese visas without paying fees?

Kenya does not appear on the published list of 63 countries and regions whose nationals are exempt from Japanese visa fees.

Therefore, Kenyan travellers should not assume they qualify for the exemption simply because Japan offers it to nationals of other countries.

Kenyans planning to visit Japan should consult the Japanese embassy or the relevant official visa information for Kenya to confirm the applicable application fee, documentation and entry requirements.

The exemption concerns visa fees and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of visa approval or permission to enter Japan.

Source: Legit.ng

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