Visa for Japan from Sri Lanka: price, documents and processing time 2026
Yes, a visa is required: citizens of Sri Lanka apply at the embassy or consulate before departure.
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Have your application checked before you submit it
A person reads your documents and tells you in writing what is missing or inconsistent: insurance, accommodation, dates, funds, where to apply.
- You pay €29 by card, secure payment by Stripe.
- You email your documents to [email protected] from the address you paid with.
- You get our written reply within 48 hours, or your money back.
The €29 does not include the appointment, the submission or the visa fees. IziVisas is not a consulate: only the consulate decides.
Pay €29 and have my application checkedOfficial fee
15,000-30,000 JPY
Processing time
5 business days
Our guide to the Japan visa from Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan nationals need a tourist visa to visit Japan. It must be applied for before departure at the Embassy of Japan or through an accredited agency.
Sri Lanka does not have visa-free access to Japan, so a short-stay tourist visa is required. Sri Lankan applicants file from Sri Lanka, usually in Colombo, before buying non-changeable tickets.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. As a Sri Lankan citizen you must obtain a tourist (short-stay) visa to enter Japan. It has to be arranged in advance: there is no visa on arrival for Sri Lankan tourists, and boarding requires a visa already placed in the passport.
How much does a visa for Japan cost from Sri Lanka?
15,000-30,000 JPY
Official government fee only. Providers and visa centres add their own service charge on top.
What does a visa for Japan really cost?
- Government fee15,000-30,000 JPY
- Application centre feeVariable, set by the operator
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
- ExtrasVariable
What documents are required for a visa for Japan?
Documents required for a visa for Japan:
- Completed application form
- One passport-size photo
- Flight itinerary
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Invitation letter (if applicable)
- Visa fee payment
Documents and fees
Prepare a Sri Lankan passport valid for at least 6 months, a fully completed visa application form, a recent passport photo, your return flight booking, proof of accommodation and a travel itinerary, plus evidence of funds (bank statements) and sometimes a guarantor letter. The fee amount and the exact document list are not fixed here: check the official source before submitting.
How to apply for a visa for Japan from Sri Lanka
- 1Book an appointment at the embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
- 2Assemble the complete file before the appointment.
- 3Submit the file and provide your biometric data.
- 4Track the processing and wait for the decision.
- 5Collect your passport with the visa sticker.
How and where to apply
Apply through the Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka, in Colombo. Japan frequently requires tourist visa applications to be submitted through a travel agency accredited by the embassy rather than over the counter: check the list of authorised agencies on the embassy's website. Assemble the file, submit it through the stated channel, and follow the instructions for collecting your passport.
Where do you apply for a visa for Japan from Sri Lanka?
A consular visa for Japan is filed with the diplomatic post accredited for Sri Lanka, or with the application centre that post has appointed.
- The competent post is the one accredited for Sri Lanka, which is not always the nearest one geographically.
- An application centre collects the file and the biometrics. It does not decide, it cannot speed up a case, and it is not an agency.
- Appointments are booked with the post or the centre directly. A slot is never sold, and no one can guarantee one.
What if Japan has no embassy in Sri Lanka?
Then the application goes to the post accredited for Sri Lanka, often in a neighbouring capital, or to a state acting on its behalf. Confirm which post is competent with the official source before travelling to a third country to apply, a rejected file at the wrong counter costs the trip and the fee.
You live in Sri Lanka on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Sri Lanka but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does a visa for Japan take?
5 business days
Indicative time, counted from a complete file. Peak season can be longer.
Processing and tips
Processing time depends on the embassy and the season; check the official website for the current estimate and apply several weeks before departure. A consistent itinerary, confirmed accommodation and clear financial evidence strengthen the file. Keep copies of everything and do not commit to non-refundable costs before the visa is granted.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
Common mistakes to avoid
Do not assume visa-free entry or a visa on arrival. Do not use the wrong submission channel: going directly to the embassy when an accredited agency is required wastes time. Avoid a vague itinerary or insufficient financial evidence, both frequent causes of refusal, and check the passport's remaining validity.
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