Visiting Japan & Visa
Welcome to the Embassy of Japan in Barbados’s visa page.
Visa applications should be made at an embassy or consulate with jurisdiction over the applicant’s place of current/permanent residence. You may apply at the Embassy of Japan in Barbados if you live, work or are currently residing within the area to which this Embassy is accredited.
The Embassy of Japan in Barbados is accredited to: Barbados, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica and St. Kitts and Nevis.
Please find out more about the visa system below:
⚠️ NOTE:
The Embassy of Japan in Barbados is not affiliated with any proxy or third-party visa application service providers, online or otherwise.
We only accept visa applications and payment of fees at our Embassy's location in Barbados through an appointment-based system with our Consular Section.
Who needs a visa?
| Nationality / Category | Types of Travel / Conditions | Visa Status |
|---|---|---|
| Barbados Citizens Short-term stay |
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NOT REQUIRED |
| Barbados Citizens Long-term or Special |
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REQUIRED |
| Visa Exemption Countries Full list regions |
|
NOT REQUIRED |
| Antigua and BarbudaDominicaSt. Kitts and NevisAccredited nations | All types of entry and duration require formal application prior to travel. | REQUIRED |
Overseas Applicants
Overseas applicants are those who reside in countries accredited to the Embassy of Japan in Barbados.
📋 Pre-check Process (Via Email)
To facilitate efficient and smooth visa processing, overseas applicants must submit scanned copies of all required documents, including their passport’s bio data page, to our Consular Section via email, with attachments not exceeding 10MB, for our pre-check process. Please submit all documentation at least one month before the intended date of travel to Japan, and to ensure ample time for travel to our Embassy's location in Barbados, as the visa must be physically placed into the passport.
Email: ryoji@rt.mofa.go.jp
In principle, applicants need to visit the Embassy in person, however, if it is not possible, applicants (including minors) may authorize a proxy.
General Rules for Visa Application
| No mail application |
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| Visa validity |
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| Proxy/Authorization Form |
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| Your passport |
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| Type of Visa (For applications on and after April 1st, 2026) | Fees (BBD) |
|---|---|
| Single Entry Visa | $41.00 |
| Double or Multiple Entry Visa | $81.00 |
| Transit Visa (Including Double-Entry Transit) | $9.00 |
| Indian Passport Holder — Single, Double, or Multiple Entry Visa | $11.00 |
| Indian Passport Holder — Transit Visa | $1.00 |
| Extension of Re-entry Permit(Only available for "Re-entry Permit" not for "Special Re-entry Permit") | $41.00 |
☎️ Japan Visa Information Hotline
If you have any general enquiries about a Visa for Japan, you may also call the dedicated 24-hour hotline:
| Phone Number: | +1-246-623-9895 |
| Language: | English only |
| Service Hours: | 24 hours, every day |
Contact Information
📧 E-mail Inquiry
If the visa applicant requires more information that cannot be obtained from our website or over the phone, and lives and works within the area under the jurisdiction of this Embassy, they may contact our Consular Section through the following email:
Email: ryoji@rt.mofa.go.jp
Required Details for Email Requests
The basic information listed below must be included with your request. If you do not receive a reply within three (3) business days, please resend your request or use alternative methods.
- ✓ 1. Which country(ies)’ passport(s) do you hold?
- ✓ 2. Your resident status (and country of residence)
- ✓ 3. Detailed purpose of your trip to Japan
- ✓ 4. Your intended date of travel
- ✓ 5. Your intended length of stay in Japan
- ✓ 6. Your occupation
- ✓ 7. Your contact information
🕒 Consular Service Hours:
Monday to Friday, except for the national holidays
8:30～12:00, 13:00～16:00
Appointments
Appointments can be scheduled by contacting the Consular Section at the Embassy via email.
Email: ryoji@rt.mofa.go.jp
• Residents of Barbados can schedule an appointment directly to submit their visa application.
• Overseas applicants must first pass a pre-check process before scheduling an appointment.
🕒 Consular Service Hours:
Monday to Friday, except for the national holidays
8:30～12:00, 13:00～16:00
Other Caribbean countries/regions under the jurisdiction of Japanese Embassies
The visa application must be submitted in person, by the applicant, to the Japanese Embassy or Consulate General which has jurisdiction over the country in which the applicant resides or the country where the applicant’s passport was issued.
For nationals of China, Russia, CIS countries, Ukraine and Georgia seeking to apply at this Embassy, it is important to take note of the specific visa requirements for their country category. Please confirm further details below:
- ▶ For nationals of China
- ▶ For nationals of Russia
- ▶ For nationals of CIS countries, Ukraine and Georgia
The visa application requirements may differ depending on the purpose of the visit, length of stay, nationality of the applicant, as well as other factors. Therefore, it is recommended that the following instructions be read carefully in order to determine the type of visa required or whether a visa would be required:
🌐 View MOFA Official Visa GuideVisiting Japan
After April 29, 2023, pre-registration for quarantine procedures on Visit Japan Web are no longer required, however, you can still use Visit Japan Web to pre-register for "Immigration", "Customs" and "Tax-free Shopping Service" (Optional).
