Japan approves Multiple Visa to UAE Citizens from OCt-15

Starting from October 15th, the citizens of United Arab Emirates will be able to get multiple entry visas when they visit Japan.

Reports from the Japan embassy says that the visa will be valid for three years and is classified into four categories. A visitor can stay in Japan for a maximum of 90 days in each visit. Reports also states that temporary applications are open for tourism, business and for visiting friends and relatives. Japan intends to boast its tourism sector through this move. The move aims to increase the flow of tourists and investors from UAE to Japan.

New halal restaurants and masjids are builted in major cities of Japan to facilitate the needs of Muslim tourists.

According to media reports, applications can be made at the Japanese Consulate General in Dubai or at the Japanese embassy in Abu Dhabi.

The visa requirements can be found on http://www.dubai.uae.emb-japan.go.jp/index_english.htm