In short: This page lists only what the official pages say to people who apply for the Japan student visa (Student (ryugaku) status: Certificate of Eligibility, then Student visa) from Pakistan. Visa applications in Pakistan are handed in at the Japan Visa Application Centre run by VFS Global for the Embassy of Japan; only residents of Sindh and Balochistan can apply at the centre in Karachi. The rules that hold for every applicant are on the main Japan student visa page. Each line links its official source; last checked on 14 October 2026.
Visa applications in Pakistan are handed in at the Japan Visa Application Centre run by VFS Global for the Embassy of Japan; only residents of Sindh and Balochistan can apply at the centre in Karachi. The centre gives the processing time as at least six business days when the papers are in order, and the Embassy issues no visa on the day of application.
Source: vfsglobal.com · checked on
The centre's service charge is paid online when the appointment is booked; the visa fee and other charges are paid in cash in rupees at the centre in Pakistan. Booking system: Japan Visa Application Centre (VFS Global) online appointment.
Official application page: vfsglobal.com
Source: vfsglobal.com · checked on
Pakistan passport holders are exempt from the visa fee. The Japan Visa Application Centre in Pakistan levies its own service charge of PKR 3,500 (or 12.5 US dollars) per application.
Source: vfsglobal.com · checked on
| Charge | Amount | What the official page says | Source, checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa fee (government) | amount not stated on the official page | Pakistan passport holders are exempt from the visa fee. The Japan Visa Application Centre in Pakistan levies its own service charge of PKR 3,500 (or 12.5 US dollars) per application. | vfsglobal.com, 13 October 2026 |
| Visa centre / service provider fee | PKR 3,500 | The Japan Visa Application Centre in Pakistan levies its own service charge of PKR 3,500 (or 12.5 US dollars) per application. | vfsglobal.com, 13 October 2026 |
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