Exemption of Visa (Short-Term Stay) - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (Note 11) The new version of Uruguayan ordinary passport issued after April 16, 2025, which does not include a 'place of birth' on the personal data page, is not recognized as valid by the Japanese government Therefore, these new passports will not be eligible for travel to Japan
The JAPAN eVISA system (electronic visa) | Ministry of Foreign Affairs . . . (2) During the application process, the applicant may be requested to appear in person at the Japanese overseas establishment with jurisdiction over the place of the applicant’s residence for an interview (3) Only ordinary passport holder is eligible to apply through JAPAN eVISA website