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Embassy of Japan in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Embassy of Japan in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, located at A-11 Diplomatic Quarter. View address, phone, fax, office hours, online resources, namely the official website and Twitter, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    A-11 Diplomatic Quarter
    Riyadh 11693
    Saudi Arabia

  • Telephone

    +966 11 488 1100

  • Fax

    +966 11 488 0189

  • Office Hours

    Sunday to Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Ramadan period: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm)

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • National Foundation Day: February 11 Flag of Japan
  • Founding Day: February 22 Flag of Saudi Arabia
  • Emperor's Birthday: February 23 to February 24 Flag of Japan
  • Vernal Equinox Day: March 20 Flag of Japan

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Japan in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Registration of marriage, birth, and death
  • Authentication of documents

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Saudi passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA to enter Japan.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Japan without a visa. The most common types of Japan visas are the following.

  • Diplomatic or official visa
  • Transit visa
  • Tourist visa (within 90 days)
  • Visa for visiting relatives and acquaintances (within 90 days)
  • Visa for business, conference, or seminar participation
  • Working visa (professor, artist, journalist, researcher, engineer, skilled labor, etc.)
  • The study, cultural activities, and related visas
  • Designated activities visa (Spouse of Japanese/ Permanent resident and related visas)

Head of Mission

IWAI Fumio, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary

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Notarial and Legalization Services

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Visa Services

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Online Resources

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Additional Missions in Saudi Arabia

Besides Embassy of Japan in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Japan also has 1 representation in the following city of Saudi Arabia:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Japan in Saudi Arabia

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of Japan in neighboring countries or regions of Saudi Arabia.

See also

Saudi Arabia in Japan

Saudi Arabia has representation in the following city:

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Local Times and Last Update

  • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: 4:05 PM, Wednesday January 22, 2025 (Arabian Standard Time)

    Tokyo, Japan: 9:05 PM, Wednesday January 22, 2025 (Tokyo Standard Time)

This page was last edited on 22 October 2024 at 10:44 PM (EST).

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