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India to Japan visa requirements

Q: What is the Japan eVISA for India?

It is an electronic tourist visa issued after an application submitted through VFS/JVAC in India. It is not a direct self-application from India on the eVISA portal. The eVISA is single-entry, tourism-only, with up to 90 days stay.

Q: How much does the Japan visa cost?

For Indian nationals, the Embassy fee from 1 April 2026 is INR 500 for either single or multiple visas. VFS Global also charges a service fee, shown as INR 800 on current VFS India pages, with optional courier or other extras charged separately.

Q: How long does the Japan visa take?

VFS Delhi states a minimum 5 working days from the day the application is submitted at the Embassy of Japan, but the Embassy says processing can vary significantly and cannot be expedited or prioritized.

Q: Can I get a multi-entry visa?

Possibly. Japan publishes multiple-entry temporary visitor criteria for Indian nationals, including prior Japan travel or sufficient financial capacity, but issuance depends on examination and a single-entry visa may be issued instead.

Q: Do I need to show my eVisa at the airport?

Yes — eVisa travellers must display the 'visa issuance notice' on a smartphone with active internet at airport check-in and Japan immigration. No physical sticker is issued for eVisa.

Visa required. Indian residents can use Japan eVISA via VFS/JVAC for single-entry tourism stays up to 90 days; other purposes use a sticker visa through VFS. Indian ordinary passport holders need a visa to enter Japan because India is not on Japan's short-stay visa-exemption list. Japan's eVISA route has been available in India since 1 April 2024, but applications are submitted through Japan Visa Application Centers (VFS Global/JVAC) and the applicant receives an electronic visa instead of a passport sticker. The eVISA is only for single-entry short-term tourism stays up to 90 days; business, visiting relatives/friends, transit, work, study, and long-stay cases require the relevant paper/sticker visa route. For Indian nationals, Japan's visa fee from 1 April 2026 is INR 500 for single or multiple visas, plus the VFS service fee. Multi-entry temporary visitor visas may be available after examination for applicants meeting Japan's published Indian-national criteria.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-06-19

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-19

Visa type

Temporary Visitor visa (eVISA for tourism or sticker visa)

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days per entry

per entry

Entries

Single-entry eVISA; single or multiple-entry sticker visa as issued

from issue date

Visa fee

INR 500 for Indian nationals (single or multiple) + VFS service fee

consular fee only

Processing time

Minimum 5 working days after Embassy submission; may vary

standard track

Validity

As issued; short-stay tourism permits stays up to 90 days

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Check passport and jurisdiction

Use a valid passport with more than two blank visa pages, and check the VFS checklist for the application centre that covers your place of residence.

· valid passport· 2+ blank pages

/02

Choose application route

For tourism eVISA, submit through VFS/JVAC in India and receive an electronic visa instead of a sticker. For non-tourism purposes, transit, or long stays, use the sticker visa route through VFS or the relevant Japanese mission.

· eVISA via VFS· sticker visa

/03

Prepare documents

Typical tourism documents include application form, valid passport, recent photo, flight itinerary, accommodation or schedule of stay, and proof of ability to pay travel expenses such as tax return, income certificate, balance certificate, or bank statement.

· full document set

/04

Submit application

Submit at a VFS Global Japan Visa Application Centre. Indian nationals pay a JPY-set visa fee collected as INR 500 for single or multiple visas, plus the VFS service fee (INR 800 on current VFS pages).

· VFS/JVAC· INR 500 + service fee

/05

Display 'visa issuance notice' (eVisa)

eVisa travellers must show the issuance notice on a smartphone with active internet at the Japan airport check-in and immigration. No physical sticker.

· smartphone required

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

12 items

Personalized checklist

India -> Japan · Temporary Visitor visa (eVISA for tourism or sticker visa)

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

ConditionalIndian passport

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

Valid passport with more than two blank visa pages; old passports if requested

RequiredVisa application form

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Completed and signed; submitted through VFS/JVAC

RequiredPassport photo

Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route

Recent passport photo meeting the VFS/mission specification

RequiredFlight itinerary

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

Schedule showing arrival and departure from Japan

RequiredAccommodation or stay plan

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

Hotel booking, host details, or schedule of stay as applicable

RequiredProof of funds

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

Tax return, income certificate, balance certificate, or bank statement; no fixed official minimum balance

ConditionalEmployment or status evidence

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

Employer letter, student/dependent documents, or other support if applicable

RequiredSchedule of stay

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

Trip plan matching your flights and accommodation

RequiredSmartphone with data plan

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

Required for eVisa display at airport

RecommendedTravel insurance

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

Recommended; Japan healthcare is expensive

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcesJapan MOFA - The JAPAN eVISA system Japan MOFA - Exemption of Visa (Short-Term Stay)Embassy of Japan in India - Visa

Application link included: Japan MOFA - The JAPAN eVISA system

Open link

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Single-entry visaINR 500For Indian nationals; Embassy fee from 1 April 2026

Multiple-entry visaINR 500For Indian nationals; eligibility and issuance depend on visa examination

VFS service feeINR 800Per application on current VFS India pages; optional courier usually extra

eVISA via VFS/JVACSame visa fee + VFS feeElectronic issuance for eligible tourism applications, not direct self-application from India

Overstay penaltiesDetention + banStrict enforcement

Total estimateINR 1,300 — INR 1,850+incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Tourist eVISA via VFS/JVAC

Minimum 5 working days after Embassy submission; allow extra time

Tourism only, single-entry, up to 90 days stay, with electronic visa issuance.

Sticker tourist visa via VFS/JVAC

Minimum 5 working days after Embassy submission; allow extra time

Used when a sticker visa is issued or when eVISA is not the applicable route.

Multiple-entry temporary visitor visa

Varies after examination

Available only if Japan's Indian-national multiple-visa criteria are met; single-entry may still be issued.

Visit Japan Web (post-visa)

Same day

Recommended after visa approval for QR-code airport entry.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Insufficient funds shown

Bank statements should clearly show stable income and reserves for the trip.

Medium

/02

Weak travel history

First-time travellers may need stronger supporting evidence and documented itinerary.

Medium

/03

Inconsistent itinerary

Mismatched dates, vague plans, or contradictions can lead to refusal.

Medium

/04

Previous overstays

Any prior Japan, US, UK, or Schengen overstay heavily affects future approvals.

Medium

/05

Failure to show eVisa

eVisa travellers must show the smartphone notice with active internet at the Japan airport. Failure can result in boarding denial.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Customs

Declare cash over JPY 1,000,000 equivalent and avoid bringing restricted fresh food, meat, plants, or controlled medicines.

/02

Immigration

Fingerprints and a photo are normally collected on arrival. Visit Japan Web can speed up immigration and customs forms.

/03

Connectivity

Tourist SIMs, eSIMs, and pocket WiFi rentals are widely available at Narita, Haneda, Kansai, and major city pickup points.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-06-19

Reviewed by Claude Code

Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.

2026-06-19

India to Japan route re-verified

Confirmed visa-required status and corrected eVISA start/channel, Indian-national visa fees, VFS service fee, processing, and document wording against MOFA, Embassy of Japan in India, VFS Global, and Visit Japan Web sources.

2026-05-27

India to Japan route verified

Confirmed visa required and eVISA available through the India VFS/JVAC route for single-entry tourism stays up to 90 days.

2024-04-01 · major

Japan eVISA started in India

Embassy of Japan in India says eVISA applications through VFS/JVAC began in India on 1 April 2024 for single-entry short-term tourism stays up to 90 days.

/09 — The questions