# Japan Multiple-Entry Visa for Indians with Past Japan Trips > Been to Japan twice in the last three years? How the MULTIPLE 1 category works, how it differs from MULTIPLE 2 to 7, what to file at VFS and what it costs in 2026. _Published: 2026-10-20 · Reading time: 5 min · Words: 1250_ ## TL;DR MULTIPLE 1 is the Embassy of Japan's multiple-entry category for Indians with two or more trips to Japan in the last three years. You apply through a VFS Japan centre, pay INR 500 plus an INR 800 service charge, and prove past trips with the visas and entry stamps in your current and old passports. ## Key takeaways - MULTIPLE 1 is for Indian nationals with travel records to Japan twice or more in the last three years. - Visa fee for Indian nationals: INR 500 for single or multiple entry from 1 July 2026; VFS service charge INR 800 extra. - Old passports showing previous Japanese visas and entry stamps are the core evidence. - Indicative processing: minimum 5 working days at the Embassy in New Delhi, 3 in Chennai, 6 in Bengaluru. - A refused applicant cannot reapply for the same purpose within six months. **Indians who have travelled to Japan twice or more in the last three years can apply for the MULTIPLE 1 visa at a VFS Japan Visa Application Centre, which passes it to the Embassy of Japan in New Delhi or the relevant consulate. The visa fee is INR 500 from 1 July 2026, plus an INR 800 VFS service charge.** ## Article This post uses the Embassy of Japan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA) and VFS Global pages, as published on the official sources, checked on 15 October 2026. Indian demand for Japanese visas is large: MOFA counted 265,882 Japanese visas issued to Indian nationals in 2025, the 4th-highest nationality. That figure counts visas issued; it is not an approval rate. ### What is the MULTIPLE 1 visa, and who qualifies? MULTIPLE 1 is one of seven multiple-entry categories that VFS lists for the Embassy of Japan in New Delhi. Its label is 'Indian Nationals with travel records to Japan twice or more in the last three years'. In plain terms, if your passports show at least two earlier visits to Japan within the last three years, this is the category built for you. The Consulates General in Mumbai and Kolkata do not use the MULTIPLE 1 to 7 labels. Their VFS lists include a 'Multiple Entry Visa up to 30 days (Temporary Stay) for Indian ordinary passport holder', with a sub-type for applicants with a travel record to Japan in the last three years. If you live in those jurisdictions, confirm with the centre which sub-type matches your history. ### How does MULTIPLE 1 compare with the other multiple-entry categories? Category (Delhi VFS)Who it is forMULTIPLE 1Travel records to Japan twice or more in the last three yearsMULTIPLE 2A travel record to Japan in the last three yearsMULTIPLE 3Travel records to Japan and G7 countries in the last three yearsMULTIPLE 4Indian nationals with sufficient financial capacityMULTIPLE 5Short-term businessMULTIPLE 6Intellectual figuresMULTIPLE 7Spouse or children of an individual with an employment visa in JapanIf you have only one earlier Japan trip, MULTIPLE 2 is the closer fit. If your record is thin on Japan but strong on G7 travel, look at MULTIPLE 3. MULTIPLE 4 relies on income, shown through your latest Income Tax Return. ### Which documents should you prepare? The MULTIPLE 1 checklist is a separate PDF on the VFS Delhi page; download the current version before you assemble the file. The common documents that apply to every Japanese visa are: - Valid passport with more than two blank pages, plus all old passports. - Photocopy of the bio-data page (first and last page). - Visa application form, completely filled and signed. - One photograph taken within the last 6 months: 45mm x 35mm on a white background at Delhi, Bengaluru and Kolkata (Mumbai and Chennai pages state 2 x 2 inch). - All photocopies on A4 paper; submitted documents other than the passport are not returned. Your old passports carry the proof that decides this category. For comparison, the Delhi MULTIPLE 3 checklist asks for copies of the passport pages showing Japanese temporary visitor visas and entry stamps from the last three years. The Mumbai multiple-entry checklists (November 2025) also ask for a covering letter stating why you need multiple entries, a confirmed travel booking for the first trip, three months of bank statements, three years of Income Tax Returns, and a leave sanction or NOC. Treat these as a guide to what officers look for, and follow the MULTIPLE 1 PDF where it differs. ### Where do you submit, and do you need an appointment? Apply at the VFS centre for the Japanese office that covers your state of residence. If your passport was issued in another state, carry address proof. - Embassy, New Delhi (Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, the north-eastern states and others on the Embassy list): the Embassy and VFS say no prior appointment is needed at New Delhi and the other Delhi-jurisdiction centres. - Consulate General, Mumbai (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and two union territories): from 19 October 2026, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad and Goa accept applications only by prior appointment. - Consulate General, Chennai (Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Puducherry): prior appointment at Chennai, Hyderabad, Puducherry and Cochin. - Consulate General, Kolkata (West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha): prior appointment at Kolkata and Bhubaneswar. - Consulate General, Bengaluru (Karnataka): prior appointment at Bengaluru; VFS lists Mysuru as a centre where no appointment is needed. The Embassy accepts applications from 3 months before travel; the Chennai and Kolkata VFS pages say not earlier than 89 days before travel. ### What does it cost and how long does it take? From 1 July 2026 the Embassy of Japan charges Indian nationals INR 500 for a single or multiple visa; the Mumbai Consulate lists the same INR 500 for 1 July 2026 to 31 March 2027. The VFS service charge of INR 800 is non-refundable and is charged on top. VFS says the visa fee is refunded only if the visa is not approved. Courier return is an optional INR 550. Indicative processing times published by VFS are a minimum of 5 working days at the Embassy in New Delhi, 3 at Chennai, 5 at Kolkata and 6 at Bengaluru; Mumbai lists 10 processing days, and Pune, Ahmedabad and Goa 12. MOFA's standard examination period is five working days from the day after acceptance when there is no problem, and a couple of weeks to several months if extra documents, an interview or inquiries are needed. ### What if you get a single-entry visa or a refusal? A multiple-entry request is assessed, not automatic. The Delhi checklists for MULTIPLE 3 and MULTIPLE 4 state that the Embassy may issue a single-entry visa after assessment. MOFA says a single-entry visa is basically valid for three months: you enter Japan within three months of issue or apply again. If the application is refused, MOFA does not give the specific reason, and a new application for the same purpose is not accepted within six months unless circumstances have changed significantly and travel is needed on humanitarian grounds. For the full list of Japanese categories, fees and centres, see our Japan visa guide for Indians, and the official fee notice on the Embassy of Japan visa page. For the first trip on a multiple-entry application, Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram prepares flight reservations, hotel bookings, day-by-day itineraries and covering letters, from INR 1,000 for a flight reservation to INR 3,000 for reservation, hotel, itinerary and cover letter. The Mumbai checklists ask for confirmed bookings, so check your centre's wording first. WhatsApp +91 95230 91018 or use our contact page. ### Frequently asked questions #### How long can I stay in Japan on each visit with a multiple-entry visa? The Mumbai and Kolkata VFS lists describe the multiple-entry visa for Indian ordinary passport holders as up to 30 days (Temporary Stay) per visit. The permitted stay is printed on the visa, so check it before booking each trip. #### Can I get the Japan multiple-entry visa as an eVISA? MOFA describes the eVISA for Indian nationals as a single-entry tourism visa for stays of up to 90 days, still submitted at a VFS centre. A multiple-entry application follows the regular VFS process. #### Is travel insurance required for a Japan MULTIPLE 1 visa? Travel insurance is not listed as a required document on the VFS or Embassy checklists. MOFA says it is highly recommended to buy international travel medical insurance for a trip to Japan. #### Do I need to submit my old passports for a Japan multiple-entry visa? Yes. The common checklist asks you to submit old passports, if any, along with the current one. For a category based on past Japan trips, those passports carry the visas and entry stamps that prove your travel record. ## FAQ ### How long can I stay in Japan on each visit with a multiple-entry visa? The Mumbai and Kolkata VFS lists describe the multiple-entry visa for Indian ordinary passport holders as up to 30 days (Temporary Stay) per visit. The permitted stay is printed on the visa, so check it before booking each trip. ### Can I get the Japan multiple-entry visa as an eVISA? MOFA describes the eVISA for Indian nationals as a single-entry tourism visa for stays of up to 90 days, still submitted at a VFS centre. A multiple-entry application follows the regular VFS process. ### Is travel insurance required for a Japan MULTIPLE 1 visa? Travel insurance is not listed as a required document on the VFS or Embassy checklists. MOFA says it is highly recommended to buy international travel medical insurance for a trip to Japan. ### Do I need to submit my old passports for a Japan multiple-entry visa? Yes. The common checklist asks you to submit old passports, if any, along with the current one. For a category based on past Japan trips, those passports carry the visas and entry stamps that prove your travel record. ## Sources 1. [Apply for Visa to Japan in Delhi](https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/japan/india/delhi/index.html) — VFS Global 2. [Visa (fees from 1 July 2026, eVISA, submission through VFS)](https://www.in.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/Visa.html) — Embassy of Japan in India 3. [Visa FAQ (processing, refusals, six-month reapplication rule, validity)](https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/faq.html) — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 4. [Statistics for the number of visas issued in 2025](https://www.mofa.go.jp/files/101048483.pdf) — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan