Sticker visa via VFS Global Kathmandu — NPR 2,780 visa fee + NPR 2,430 service fee, about 6 working days.
Nepali citizens need a sticker visa for Japan, submitted through the Japan Visa Application Centre operated by VFS Global in Kathmandu (not a direct embassy appointment for the application itself, though the Embassy of Japan makes the final decision). A Certificate of Eligibility is only needed for long-term stays like work or residency — not for ordinary tourism.
Fee: NPR 2,780 (single-entry temporary visitor visa) + NPR 2,430 VFS Global service fee
Processing: About 6 working days, including the date of submission — can extend for cases needing further review
Steps
Prepare your documents — Gather your passport, application form, photo, flight reservation, proof of funds, and Japan itinerary before your VFS Global appointment.
Submit at VFS Global Kathmandu — Submit your application and biometrics (if applicable) at the Japan Visa Application Centre in Kathmandu.
Pay the visa fee and service fee — Visa fee (NPR 2,780) and VFS service fee (NPR 2,430, tax-inclusive) are paid together at submission.
Wait for a decision — Processing is about 6 working days from submission, though the Embassy of Japan may extend this for individual cases.
Documents
Visa application form (one per applicant, printed double-sided)
Valid passport with at least one blank page
Passport photo (45mm x 35mm, white background, taken within 6 months)
Three copies of the passport bio page
Flight/cruise reservation confirmation showing entry and departure dates
Proof of funds — either an income certificate/tax payment certificate from a public agency, OR an original certificate of deposit balance (bank balance certificate)
Japan travel itinerary with hotel bookings and day-by-day plans
Certified English translation for any document issued in Nepali
Do I need a Certificate of Eligibility for a tourist visa?
No — the Certificate of Eligibility (COE) is for longer-stay categories like work or study visas. A short-term tourist visa doesn't need one.
Do I need to translate my Nepali documents for the Japanese Embassy?
Yes — any document issued in Nepali (such as an income certificate) needs an English translation before submission; the Embassy's own guidance states this explicitly.