Which Japan Consulate Covers Your State? India Jurisdiction

All five missions take applications only through VFS Global Japan Visa Application Centres, and VFS states it plays no role in the decision. The facts below come from the Embassy's area-wise jurisdiction page, the four consulate websites and the VFS city pages, as published on the official sources, checked on 2026-10-15. Jurisdiction does not change the price: Indian nationals pay INR 500 for a single or multiple visa (fee table from 1 July 2026) plus the INR 800 VFS service charge. For visa types and checklists, see our Japan visa guide for Indians.

Which Japanese mission handles my state?

Find your state or union territory in the second column. The mission in the first column decides your visa, and the third column lists the VFS points that feed it.

VFS also lists a Jalandhar centre as temporarily closed. The Embassy building in Chanakyapuri accepts only diplomatic and official visas and humanitarian cases; everyone else goes through VFS.

Does the consulate depend on my passport address or where I live now?

Where you live now. Each consulate decides applications only from current residents of its jurisdiction. If your passport was issued in another state, you must add proof of your present address.

• Bengaluru: for a passport issued outside Karnataka, the checklist accepts a rental or lease agreement, sale deed, gas or electricity bill, or Aadhaar.
• Kolkata: a passport issued in West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar or Odisha, or residence proof in those states such as Aadhaar, voter card, driving licence or rent agreement.
• Kolkata, special case: if you live in one of the four states but work or study elsewhere, add a work-from-home or distance-study letter.

A Bengaluru techie whose passport was issued in Patna therefore applies through VFS Bengaluru, not Kolkata, and attaches a Karnataka address proof.

How long does each consulate take?

Indicative times differ by mission. They count from submission and assume nothing extra is requested.

The Mumbai Consulate's own page says a minimum of 5 working days, while VFS Mumbai lists 10 to 12 processing days by centre, so plan around the longer figure. Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the standard examination takes five working days when there is no problem and from a couple of weeks to several months if extra documents, an interview or inquiries are needed.

What else changes from one consulate to another?

The core form, passport and photo rules are shared, but several checklist details depend on your mission. Check the VFS page for your city before you print anything.

• Photo size: 45mm x 35mm on the Delhi, Bengaluru and Kolkata pages; 2 x 2 inch on the Mumbai and Chennai pages.
• Flight and hotel proof: Mumbai checklists (November 2025) ask for confirmed hotel and flight bookings. Chennai says it is highly recommended not to buy a confirmed ticket and hotel before the visa is granted and accepts a reservation. Kolkata asks for a hotel reservation that is a booking only, not confirmed. Delhi and Bengaluru ask for the flight schedule.
• Income papers: Delhi accepts the latest ITR or a 6-month bank statement; Chennai asks for 3 years of ITRs and a 3-month bank statement; Bengaluru wants 2 years of ITR acknowledgements, 3 months of salary statements and 3 pay slips for employees.
• Earliest submission: the Embassy accepts applications from 3 months before travel; the Chennai and Kolkata VFS pages say not earlier than 89 days.
• Visa types: Chennai lists a Group Tour Package with Guarantor and a Short Term Relative Visit visa; Bengaluru lists five types only.

What if my state is missing from the list or I live outside India?

The Embassy's area-wise page is older: it names Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli separately and does not name Ladakh. If you live in Ladakh, confirm the mission with the Japan Visa Information Hotline (+91-11-7181-6614, 24x7, English only) before booking.

Kerala residents should note a small conflict. The Chennai Consulate's own page lists Kerala, while the VFS appointment page names only Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Puducherry. The Cochin VFS centre sits under Chennai, so Kerala applicants normally use Cochin or Chennai.

Indians living abroad do not use any mission in India. Japan's Foreign Ministry says they apply to the Japanese embassy or consulate for their country of residence.

Mistakes to avoid when choosing your centre

• Booking a slot in the city nearest your office when you live in another jurisdiction; each consulate decides only its own residents' applications.
• Walking in at Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad or Goa after 19 October 2026 without an appointment.
• Skipping address proof because your Aadhaar and passport show different states.
• Expecting the Mumbai Consulate counter to accept your file. It stopped taking applications directly on 20 April 2026.
• Reapplying too soon after a refusal. A new application for the same purpose is not accepted within six months, except in significant humanitarian cases.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I submit a Japan visa at VFS Delhi if I live in Maharashtra?

No. Each Japanese consulate decides applications only from residents of its own jurisdiction, and Maharashtra falls under the Consulate-General in Mumbai. You apply at VFS Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad or Goa, by prior appointment from 19 October 2026.

Is the Japan visa fee different at each consulate?

No. Indian nationals pay INR 500 for a single or multiple visa under the fee table applying from 1 July 2026, at every mission. The INR 800 VFS service charge is added per application and is non-refundable.

Which Japan consulate covers Hyderabad and Telangana?

The Consulate-General of Japan in Chennai covers Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Applicants in Hyderabad submit at the VFS Hyderabad centre, which requires a prior appointment.

How do I contact the Japan consulate in Bengaluru about my visa?

The Consulate-General of Japan in Bengaluru answers visa queries by phone only, on +91-80-6530-9910. Applications themselves go through VFS Bengaluru or Mysuru.