Note: a Dutch residence permit does not make you visa-exempt for Japan. Whether you need a visa depends on your nationality (passport). If your nationality is not on the official Japanese exemption list, you need a visa for every purpose, including tourism, even if you live in the Netherlands.
Dutch passport: no visa needed for a short stay (tourism, family visit, short business trip) of up to 90 days. For work, internship, study or a stay longer than 90 days you do need the right visa.
We help you with your work visa for Japan. Work is not covered by the short-stay exemption, not even with a Dutch passport. You need the matching work/status visa, often based on a Certificate of Eligibility (CoE).
This applies to all work categories, such as professor, artist, journalist, business manager, legal/accounting services, medical services, researchers, instructors, engineer/specialist in humanities/international services, nursing care, entertainer, skilled labor and specified skilled worker.
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Questions? Call 070 215 49 95 or WhatsApp 06 393 39 184. Visits by appointment only.
| Nationality | Embassy fee | VisumService fee (incl. VAT) | Total incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch and other fee-exempt nationalities* | €0 | €110.72 | €110.72 |
| Indian (single or multiple entry) | €5 | €110.72 | €115.72 |
| Other nationalities, single entry | €90 | €110.72 | €200.72 |
| Other nationalities, double/multiple entry | €181 | €110.72 | €291.72 |
VisumService fee: €91.50 excl. VAT (€110.72 incl. 21% VAT). No VAT is charged on the embassy fee. Embassy fees as published by the Embassy of Japan in the Netherlands, valid for applications from 1 July 2026 to 31 March 2027; the embassy accepts cash only. *See “Nationalities that pay no embassy fee” below.
Click here to start the procedure: work visa Japan
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Note: a Dutch residence permit does not make you visa-exempt for Japan. Whether you need a visa depends on your nationality (passport). If your nationality is not on the official Japanese exemption list, you need a visa for every purpose, including tourism, even if you live in the Netherlands.
Dutch passport: no visa needed for a short stay (tourism, family visit, short business trip) of up to 90 days. For work, internship, study or a stay longer than 90 days you do need the right visa.
According to the official list of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (Exemption of Visa, Short-Term Stay), these countries/regions are among those exempt for a short stay (duration and conditions differ per country): Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Republic of Korea, Latvia, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay.
Work, internship and study are never covered by this exemption.
According to the Embassy of Japan in the Netherlands, these nationalities pay no visa fee:
* Philippines: only for Temporary Visitor and Entertainment visas. ** Romania: only for Temporary Visitor (tourism etc. up to 60 days, business up to 90 days). Nationality not on this list and not Indian? Then the “other nationalities” rate applies.
You fill in our online form; it shows which details and uploads are needed for each visa type.
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Scan of the biodata page of your passport. Validity requirements are listed in the form.
Digital colour passport photo. Exact requirements are listed in the form.
Depending on the purpose of your trip, for example documents from your employer or school, a Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) or an invitation. The form asks for the right documents per visa type.
Not for a short stay of up to 90 days (tourism, family visit, short business trip). You do for work, internship, study or a stay longer than 90 days.
Not automatically. Your Dutch residence permit does not replace the exemption. If your nationality is not on the official exemption list, you need a visa, including for tourism.
Total incl. VAT: €110.72 (Dutch and other fee-exempt nationalities), €115.72 (Indian), €200.72 (other nationalities, single entry) or €291.72 (other nationalities, double/multiple entry). See the table above.
Generally 5 working days. The embassy has no express service, so apply in good time.
No. VisumService submits the application on your behalf with a power of attorney. You must live in the Netherlands.
Office address:
Anna Paulownastraat 63
2518 BC The Hague
The Netherlands
Business hours:
By appointment only
Contact us:
Tel +31 (0)70 215 49 95
WhatsApp +31 (0)6 393 39 184
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