Entry GuidanceWhat to know before travelling to Japan
Use the section that matches your travel purpose and passport context.
01Tourist & Leisure
Visitor requirements
Valid passport with blank visa pages
Completed visa application
Recent passport photograph
Flight booking/itinerary
Travel programme
Accommodation details
Proof of financial capacity
Employment/business evidence
Supporting documents requested
Passport & documentsKenyan passport holders require a visa before travelling to Japan. Kenyan residents travelling on other passports must check requirements applicable to their passport nationality. Applications are handled by the Embassy of Japan in Nairobi. The Embassy's current visa guidelines require applications to be submitted personally and state that additional documents may be requested. (Embassy of Japan in Kenya)
02Business Travel
Business requirements
Valid passport with blank visa pages
Completed visa application
Recent passport photograph
Flight booking/itinerary
Business travel programme
Invitation from Japanese organisation
Employer/company letter
Company/business documents
Supporting documents requested
Passport Context
Kenyan passport holders
Kenyan passport holders require a visa before travelling to Japan. Kenyan residents travelling on other passports must check requirements applicable to their passport nationality. Applications are handled by the Embassy of Japan in Nairobi. The Embassy's current visa guidelines require applications to be submitted personally and state that additional documents may be requested. (Embassy of Japan in Kenya)
Kenyan residents using other passportsKenyan residents travelling on other passports must check requirements applicable to their passport nationality.
04Application Route
How and where to apply
Embassy of Japan in Nairobi. The Embassy currently accepts visa applications on weekday mornings without appointment, subject to its published procedures. (Embassy of Japan in Kenya)
Embassy / missionEmbassy of Japan • Mara Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi
Processing guidanceThe Embassy currently states approximately 5 working days for standard applications, but cases requiring consultation with Tokyo can take considerably longer. (Embassy of Japan in Kenya)
