How long can Vietnamese citizens stay in Japan as a visitor?

15, 30 or 90 days under the Short-Term Stay Visa (Temporary Visitor). Paid work is not allowed on a visitor stay.

Can Vietnamese citizens work in Japan on a visitor stay?

No. Visitor entry covers tourism, family visits, business meetings and conferences only. To take a job, study or settle, Vietnamese citizens need one of the longer-stay routes compared in our Japan visa guide for Vietnamese citizens.

🇯🇵 Japan tourist visa for Vietnamese citizens 2026

Tourism, visiting family and friends, conferences and business trips. Facts verified against Japan's official pages; see the source at the end.

Yes. Vietnamese citizens need a visa before a short visit to Japan. Vietnamese passport holders need a visa for every trip to Japan.

Quick facts

Visa: Short-Term Stay Visa (Temporary Visitor)
Maximum stay: 15, 30 or 90 days
Government fee: about $99
Processing time: 1–3 weeks
Paid work: Not allowed
Business or conference: Covered

Where Vietnamese citizens apply

Applications are lodged at the VFS Global Japan Visa Application Centres in Hanoi (for Gia Lai, Binh Dinh and provinces northward) or Ho Chi Minh City (southern provinces), either directly or through a MOFA-accredited travel agency, and Japan's eVISA for Vietnamese is limited to package tours arranged by designated agencies.

Fee and processing time

From 1 July 2026 the visa fee rose fivefold to VND 2,590,000 (about USD 99) for single entry and VND 5,170,000 for multiple entry, plus a VFS service fee of VND 200,000, all paid in cash in dong and non-refundable. VFS quotes six working days in Hanoi and five in Ho Chi Minh City after submission, but some files take longer, so allow one to three weeks.

That is about $99 in US dollars at the time of verification; the official fee is set in local currency.

Travelling for business or a conference?

Letter of Reason for Invitation from the Japanese host plus a dispatch letter from your Vietnamese employer.

Documents and steps

Check your passport validity and bring expired passports tooPassport valid beyond the stay with two blank pages; bring expired passports with earlier visas.
Complete the application form and Schedule of StayMOFA form plus a day-by-day Schedule of Stay with accommodation and contact numbers.
Get one 3.5 x 4.5 cm photo taken within six monthsOne 3.5 x 4.5 cm plain-background photo taken within six months.
Prepare six months of bank statements and proof of incomeSix months of bank statements plus salary slips or business registration and tax receipts.
Obtain an employer leave letter and household documentsLeave-approval letter plus household registration and family certificates to show ties to Vietnam.
Book flights and accommodation for every nightFlight reservation and hotel bookings for every night, or a host invitation with guarantee letter.
If travelling for business or a conference: get the host's invitationLetter of Reason for Invitation from the Japanese host plus a dispatch letter from your Vietnamese employer.
Submit at VFS Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City and pay in cashVND 2,590,000 single-entry fee plus VND 200,000 VFS fee, cash in dong, non-refundable since 1 July 2026.
Wait for the decision and collect your passportFive to six working days quoted by VFS; allow one to three weeks overall.
Pre-register on Visit Japan Web and keep to the stamped stayOptional Visit Japan Web QR codes; the landing permission stamp sets your stay limit.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Japan?: Yes. Vietnamese citizens need a visa before a short visit to Japan. Vietnamese passport holders need a visa for every trip to Japan.
How long can Vietnamese citizens stay in Japan as a visitor?: 15, 30 or 90 days under the Short-Term Stay Visa (Temporary Visitor). Paid work is not allowed on a visitor stay.
How much does the Japan Short-Term Stay Visa (Temporary Visitor) cost for Vietnamese citizens?: From 1 July 2026 the visa fee rose fivefold to VND 2,590,000 (about USD 99) for single entry and VND 5,170,000 for multiple entry, plus a VFS service fee of VND 200,000, all paid in cash in dong and non-refundable.
How long does the Japan Short-Term Stay Visa (Temporary Visitor) take for Vietnamese citizens?: VFS quotes six working days in Hanoi and five in Ho Chi Minh City after submission, but some files take longer, so allow one to three weeks.
Can Vietnamese citizens attend a conference or business meeting in Japan on this visa?: Letter of Reason for Invitation from the Japanese host plus a dispatch letter from your Vietnamese employer.
Can Vietnamese citizens work in Japan on a visitor stay?: No. Visitor entry covers tourism, family visits, business meetings and conferences only. To take a job, study or settle, Vietnamese citizens need one of the longer-stay routes compared in our Japan visa guide for Vietnamese citizens.

Thinking of staying longer?

A visitor stay never allows paid work. Vietnamese citizens who want to work, study or settle in Japan have 2 main routes, compared in the Japan visa guide for Vietnamese citizens.

Japan for Vietnamese citizens, in depth

Visiting Japan from elsewhere

Always confirm entry rules with the official government source. Fees and stay limits change; this guide is general information, not legal advice.