Transit Visa

Note: Transit visa is not required for travelers transiting through Japan if they do not exit the airport in Japan.Please check with the airline ahead of time to determine whether you need to enter Japan for a transfer.

Documentation to be submitted for Visa Application

-Please DO NOT STAPLE any documentation or photographs.

1. Visa Application form.
- You may fill the form either digitally or with pen.
- Signature must be in pen. Digital signatures are not accepted.
- Leave the following fields blank: “Certificate of Eligibility No.”, “Guarantor or reference in Japan”, and “Inviter in Japan”

2. A valid Passport.

3. Copy of Passport Data page.​​

4. One passport-size photo on a plain background taken within 6 months of the date of application, pasted on the Application Form. (Do not staple!)

5. Reservation of flight tickets for the whole journey.

6. Copy of Visa permitting entry into the country travelled after transit in Japan (if applicable).

7. For expatriates: A copy of re-entry visa of Maldives (eg: Work Visa, Marriage Visa, Dependent Visa)

8. For expatriates: A copy of Work Permit card or printout of Electronic Work Permit
 
Please read the Embassy’s submission procedures before you apply, click here.
 

Questions?

Embassy of Japan in Maldives, Consular Section
5th Floor Aage (Bank of Ceylon building)
Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Male’

Tel: +960-330-0087
Email: ryoujimale@mo.mofa.go.jp