Key Points
- Japan announced that VFS Global will take over the processing of eVisas for nationals of the United Arab Emirates
Overview
The government of Japan announced that VFS Global, a third-party visa processing service, will process eVisas for United Arab Emirates (UAE) nationals beginning 1 August 2024. The Consulate-General office of Japan in Dubai will no longer accept visa applications unless they are diplomatic or official visitor applications.
Looking Ahead
Continue to check the government of Japan’s website and Envoy Global’s website for the latest updates and information.
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