The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs appreciated the decision of the Japanese government to issue electronic tourist visa for entry to Japan for Saudi citizens as well as for expatriates who are holders of valid Saudi iqama (residency permit). Japan announced recently that the tourist visa will be available electronically, starting March 27, for those who wish to visit Japan from Saudi Arabia. The visa can be obtained by visiting the website: https://www.ksa.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ar /index.html