🇯🇵 Japan visa — Indian passport.
Japan made the visa free for Indian passport holders in April 2024. Apply online, free, get approved by email in 3-5 working days. 90-day tourist stay, single or multiple entry depending on application choice.
How to apply — 6 steps.
- 1
Confirm passport validity
6 months from planned departure from Japan + 2 blank pages.
Check today - 2
Gather documents
Passport bio-page scan, passport photo (4.5×4.5 cm, white background), itinerary in Japan, bank statement (last 3 months, ₹2L+ closing), confirmed flights, hotels.
Before applying - 3
Apply via VFS Global Japan portal
Go to visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/jpn — fill the visa application, upload documents, pay ₹0 + ₹1,800 VFS service fee.
10-15 days before travel - 4
Submit at VFS center
Walk-in at Mumbai/Delhi/Chennai/Bangalore/Hyderabad/Kolkata VFS centers. Biometrics taken on the spot. Submit original passport.
After applying online - 5
Wait for approval
3-5 working days. Passport returns by post or you pick up. Visa is stamped (not just emailed).
3-5 days - 6
Travel + immigration
Show passport with visa sticker at Narita/Haneda/Kansai. 90-day stamp. Biometrics + photo taken at counter.
At airport on arrival
Document checklist.
- Passport (6+ months validity, 2 blank pages)
- Photo 4.5×4.5 cm white background
- Itinerary (day-by-day)
- Flight bookings (held, not paid)
- Hotel bookings (cancellable)
- Bank statement 3 months (₹2L+)
- ITR last 1-2 years
- Employer NOC / business proof
Why Indians get rejected.
- Bank statement showing sudden large deposit (looks like 'borrowed for visa')
- Incomplete itinerary (just 'Tokyo' is not enough — list cities, dates, hotels)
- Photo doesn't meet 4.5×4.5 cm spec (most rejections come from this)
- First-time international traveler with weak financials
FAQ
How long does Japan visa take for Indians?
Processing time is 3-5 days. Apply 2-4 weeks before travel for safe margin.
How much does Japan visa cost for Indians in 2026?
FREE — Japan visa costs ₹0 for Indian passport holders.
How long can Indians stay in Japan?
90 days per entry on the e-visa visa. Extension possible from inside the country in most cases — check with local immigration.
Do Indians need a return ticket to enter Japan?
Yes — a confirmed return or onward ticket within the visa duration (90 days) is required at airline check-in and at Japan immigration. Open-jaw and circle-trip tickets qualify.