Visa Waiver Arrangement for Qatari Nationals

Qatari nationals possessing valid ordinary e-passports in compliance with ICAO standards which are registered at the diplomatic missions of Japan (the Embassy of Japan in Finland) prior to their departure.
As long as Qatari nationals possess passports with a seal of “Visa Waiver Registration”, he/she does not have to apply for a visa nor reapply for another passport registration for 3 years from the date of registration or expiration date of the passport, whichever comes first if each stay is within 30 days. (1) Valid Passport
(2) Registration Form
  For the following activities not exceeding 30 days: sightseeing, visiting relatives or friends, recreation, convalescence, attending a conference, participation in unpaid lectures, meetings, amateur athletic meetings or other contests, short business trips (e.g. market surveys, business talks, after sales service for machinery imported into Japan).  This category excludes profit-making operations and paid activities.

It takes 2 working days to register the passport. The Embassy returns the passport attached with a seal of “Visa Waiver Registration.”

The registration is free of charge.


Visa Waiver Registration