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Japan visa for Indian citizens

Applies via: VFS GlobalSources checked on

Indian citizens apply for a Japan visa through VFS Global. The published fee for Single entry (Indian nationals) is INR 500. Processing time (Embassy of Japan, New Delhi): Minimum 05 working days from submission at the Embassy (indicative) Application locations listed include New Delhi, Gurugram (drop-off), Chandigarh (drop-off), Lucknow (drop-off) and Mumbai (10 more listed below). Sources checked on October 10, 2026.

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Japan visa for Indians — key facts

Visa fee
INR 500Single entry (Indian nationals)
Processing time
Minimum 05 working days from submission at the Embassy (indicative)Embassy of Japan, New Delhi
Where to apply
15 locations listedNew Delhi, Gurugram (drop-off), Chandigarh (drop-off)…
Insurance required
Not published

Overview

How do Indian citizens apply for a Japan visa?

Applies via: VFS Global

Who handles applications in India

Japan visa applications in India are submitted at VFS Japan Visa Application Centres, which pass them to the Embassy of Japan, New Delhi or the Consulates General in Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and Bengaluru according to jurisdiction. VFS states it plays no role in the decision. Each consulate decides applications only from residents of its jurisdiction (e.g. Bengaluru: current residents of Karnataka; Chennai: Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Puducherry; Kolkata: West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha); applicants whose passport was issued elsewhere must show address proof. Documents should be arranged in checklist order, photocopies on A4 only.

How to apply from India — step by step

  1. 1

    Prepare your documents

    Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category.

  2. 2

    Submit your application

    Submit at a VFS Global centre or other listed location: New Delhi, Gurugram (drop-off), Chandigarh (drop-off), Lucknow (drop-off), Mumbai, Pune and others listed below.

  3. 3

    Pay the fees

    Pay the visa fee shown in the "Visa fees" section, plus the service fee.

Steps follow the official pages in the Sources section; always follow the latest instructions there.

Before you apply

Visa fees

How much is the Japan visa fee for Indian citizens?

  • Single entry (Indian nationals)

    INR 500

    Delhi page: Visa Fees (Effective 01 April 2025); Bengaluru/Chennai pages show the same INR 500 'Effective 01 April 2026'. Visa fee is refunded only if the visa is not approved.

  • Multiple entry (Indian nationals)

    INR 500

  • Transit (Indian nationals)

    INR 50

    Shown on Bengaluru, Chennai and Kolkata pages

  • Other nationals

    INR 1750 single / INR 3450 multiple / INR 400 transit

  • Optional courier return

    INR 550 (inclusive of taxes) per application

    Delhi Blue Dart collection centres (Agra, Amritsar, Jaipur, Dehradun, Ludhiana, Guwahati): courier DD of INR 1050. Payments at New Delhi in cash and card in INR; Gurugram, Chandigarh and Lucknow drop-off offices require separate demand drafts in favour of 'VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd.'

Service fee: INR 800 (inclusive of all taxes) per application, over and above the visa fee; also levied on applicants exempted from visa fees; non-refundable

Checklist

What documents are required for a Japan visa from India?

All applicants

6 items
  • A valid Passport (with more than two blank pages); submit old passports also, if any
  • Photocopy of the Bio Data Page of the current passport (first and last page)
  • A completely filled and signed Visa Application Form
  • One photograph taken within the last 6 months (passport size, white background, good quality paper)
  • All photocopies on A4 size only; documents submitted are not returned (except the passport)
  • Embassy may request an interview / additional documentation

Temporary Visitor Visa for Tourism without Guarantor (Delhi checklist)

6 items
  • Covering letter (if any special explanation is needed)
  • Document to show the flight/cruise schedule to/from Japan
  • Itinerary in Japan (including hotel information, contact information while in Japan)
  • Latest Income Tax Return (if not available, bank statement of last 6 months)
  • If Student/Dependent: consent from parents/spouse and their latest ITR (or 6-month bank statement)
  • Proof of relationship if accompanied by a dependent (passport copy, marriage certificate, birth certificate)

Tourist (Bengaluru checklist 2025)

16 items
  • Original passport (valid for 3 months)
  • Photos with 80% face coverage (45mm x 35mm, white background)
  • Original covering letter signed by applicant (accompanying persons, travel dates, expenses clause)
  • Original NOC / leave approval letter from company
  • Self-employed: GST certificate; doctors: KMC certificate; lawyers: Bar Council card; landlords/agriculturists: property document; students: bonafide letter
  • Accommodation blocked under applicant's name
  • Day-to-day schedule
  • Accompanying person's passport copy, tickets and visa copy
  • Third-country visa copy if travelling onward
  • Employees: latest 3-month salary bank statement, ITR acknowledgements for latest 2 years, latest 3 pay slips
  • If sponsored: sponsor letter, sponsor's 3-month bank statement, 2 years ITR acknowledgement, sponsor ID copy
  • Flight/cruise schedule to/from Japan
  • If divorced: divorce decree
  • Family/friends travelling together must apply together
  • Passport copy front and last page
  • Passport issued outside Karnataka: residence proof (rental/lease agreement, sale deed, gas/electricity bill, Aadhaar)

Short Term Business Visa (Delhi checklist)

6 items
  • Travel order from the employer
  • Certificate of employment
  • Flight/cruise schedule to/from Japan
  • Latest ITR (optional; submit when requesting multiple entry)
  • From inviter in Japan: invitation letter, itinerary in Japan, list of applicants (if multiple)
  • From guarantor paying expenses: letter of guarantee, certified copy of incorporation register or overview of company/organization

Visiting Relatives, Friends, Acquaintances (Delhi checklist)

5 items
  • Covering letter (if needed)
  • Flight/cruise schedule
  • Latest ITR (or 6-month bank statement)
  • From inviter: invitation letter, document proving kinship (birth/marriage certificate, Kosekitohon; for friends: photos, mails, chat), itinerary in Japan, list of applicants
  • From guarantor: letter of guarantee; income/taxation certificate or tax return counterfoil or bank deposit balance certificate; Certificate of Residence 'Jyuminhyo'; if guarantor is a foreign national: passport copy and residence card copy

Transit Visa (Delhi checklist)

2 items
  • Confirmed travel booking (itinerary incl. flight and hotel)
  • Copy of visa of the main destination country

Long Term Visa with COE (Delhi checklist)

3 items
  • Certificate of Eligibility (original, copy or e-COE printout accepted)
  • Work visa: experience certificate, educational certificate
  • Language-school student visa: language certificate, educational certificate, parent/sponsor financial documents

Medical Stay Visa (Delhi checklist)

5 items
  • Covering letter (if needed)
  • Latest ITR (or 6-month bank statement)
  • Certificate from a medical institution about planned medical services and references from a registered guarantor
  • Certificate of Eligibility (if hospitalised longer than 90 days)
  • Medical treatment plan (for multiple visits)

MULTIPLE 4 — Applicant with sufficient financial capacity (Delhi checklist)

4 items
  • Covering letter (if needed)
  • Latest Income Tax Return
  • Spouse/child: documents proving kinship, ITR of spouse/parent if applying separately, copy of the spouse/parent's multiple visa
  • Embassy may issue a single entry visa after assessment

Photo

What are the Japan visa photo specifications?

Size
45mm x 35mm (Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata pages); Mumbai and Chennai pages state 2 x 2 inch
Background
Plain white, coloured photo
  • Not more than 6 months old
  • Face visibility 70%-80%
  • Looking straight forward, face seen clearly
  • Good quality paper
  • Kolkata: photo not used in any previous visa; hair tied, no spectacles

Insurance

Is travel medical insurance required for a Japan visa?

Not published by VFS Global or the embassy — check the official links below.

Processing

How long does Japan visa processing take?

Embassy of Japan, New Delhi
Minimum 05 working days from submission at the Embassy (indicative)
Consulate General, Mumbai
Mumbai 10, Pune 12, Ahmedabad 12, Goa 12 processing days (indicative)
Consulate General, Chennai
Minimum 03 working days (indicative)
Consulate General, Kolkata
Minimum 05 working days (indicative)
Consulate General, Bengaluru
Minimum 06 working days (indicative)

Visa types

Which Japan visa types can Indian citizens apply for?

Delhi (Embassy of Japan) — VFS visa types

  • Tourism (without guarantor)
  • Tourist Visa for Indian University Students and Alumni
  • Short Term Business
  • Visiting Relatives/Friends/Acquaintances
  • Transit
  • Long Term Visa with Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
  • Medical Stay
  • J-Find Visa
  • MULTIPLE 1 (Indian Nationals with travel records to Japan twice or more in the last three years)
  • MULTIPLE 2 (Indian Nationals with travel record to Japan in the last three years)
  • MULTIPLE 3 (Indian Nationals with travel records to Japan and G7 countries in the last three years)
  • MULTIPLE 4 (Indian Nationals with sufficient financial capacity)
  • MULTIPLE 5 (Short Term Business Visa for Indian nationals)
  • MULTIPLE 6 (Intellectual Figure (Indian nationals))
  • MULTIPLE 7 (Spouse or Children of Individual who has Employment Visa in Japan)

Mumbai / Kolkata (Consulates General) — VFS visa types

  • Temporary Visitor Visa for Sightseeing without Guarantor
  • Temporary Visitor Visa for Sightseeing with Guarantor
  • Business Affairs/ Market Research/ Conference Visa
  • Multiple Entry Business Visa
  • Transit Visa
  • Medical Stay Visa
  • Long Term Stay with Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
  • Family Members of the Indians with Japanese Employment Visa
  • Internship / Interview / Conference Visa For Student
  • Multiple Entry Visa up to 30 days (Temporary Stay) for Indian ordinary passport holder: Applicant With Travel Record To Japan In The Last Three Years; Applicant With Sufficient Financial Capacity; Spouse Or Children Of The Individuals With Sufficient Financial Capacity; Applicant With Travel Records To Japan And G7 In The Last Three Years
  • Multiple Entry Visa for Indian National for Business Purpose, and Cultural or Intellectual Figures
  • Single entry Visa for Short Stay with the purpose of Tourism for Indian Students

Chennai (Consulate General) — additional VFS visa types

  • Group Tour Package With Guarantor
  • Short Term Relative Visit Single Entry Visa (15 days, 30 days & 90 days)

Bengaluru (Consulate General) — VFS visa types

  • Business
  • Long Term Stay with Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
  • Visiting Relatives/Acquaintances
  • Tourist Visa
  • Transit Visa

Where to apply

Where do Indian citizens apply for a Japan visa?

  • New Delhi
  • Gurugram (drop-off)
  • Chandigarh (drop-off)
  • Lucknow (drop-off)
  • Mumbai
  • Pune
  • Ahmedabad
  • Goa
  • Chennai
  • Hyderabad
  • Puducherry
  • Cochin
  • Kolkata
  • Bengaluru
  • Blue Dart collection centres: Agra, Amritsar, Jaipur, Dehradun, Ludhiana, Guwahati

FAQ

Japan visa for Indians — frequently asked questions

Answers built only from the VFS Global and embassy pages listed in the Sources section.

How much is the Japan visa fee for Indian citizens?

Single entry (Indian nationals): INR 500; Multiple entry (Indian nationals): INR 500; Transit (Indian nationals): INR 50. 2 more fee rows are listed on this page. Service fee: INR 800 (inclusive of all taxes) per application, over and above the visa fee; also levied on applicants exempted from visa fees; non-refundable.

What documents are required for a Japan visa from India?

A valid Passport (with more than two blank pages); submit old passports also, if any; Photocopy of the Bio Data Page of the current passport (first and last page); A completely filled and signed Visa Application Form; One photograph taken within the last 6 months (passport size, white background, good quality paper); All photocopies on A4 size only; documents submitted are not returned (except the passport); Embassy may request an interview / additional documentation. Category-specific checklists are listed for 8 visa categories.

How long does Japan visa processing take for Indians?

Embassy of Japan, New Delhi: Minimum 05 working days from submission at the Embassy (indicative); Consulate General, Mumbai: Mumbai 10, Pune 12, Ahmedabad 12, Goa 12 processing days (indicative); Consulate General, Chennai: Minimum 03 working days (indicative).

Where do Indian citizens apply for a Japan visa?

Applications go via VFS Global. Locations listed: New Delhi, Gurugram (drop-off), Chandigarh (drop-off), Lucknow (drop-off), Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Goa, Chennai, Hyderabad, Puducherry, Cochin, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Blue Dart collection centres: Agra, Amritsar, Jaipur, Dehradun, Ludhiana, Guwahati.

What photo size is required for a Japan visa?

Size: 45mm x 35mm (Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata pages); Mumbai and Chennai pages state 2 x 2 inch. Background: Plain white, coloured photo.

Which Japan visa types can Indian citizens apply for?

Delhi (Embassy of Japan) — VFS visa types, Mumbai / Kolkata (Consulates General) — VFS visa types, Chennai (Consulate General) — additional VFS visa types and Bengaluru (Consulate General) — VFS visa types. 34 visa types are listed on this page.

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