Valid passport
Prepare your original passport and the copies requested by your local centre.
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Japan visa checklist
Indian ordinary passport holders living in India · tourism / short visits
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VisaTourist visa · eVisa / sticker
Government feeINR 500 for Indian nationals
StayUp to 90 days; actual grant may be shorter
ProcessingMinimum 5 working days in Mumbai; allow longer
Current Embassy fee from 1 July 2026. VFS service charges and any assistance fees are separate. India residents use an accredited agency / VFS route for eVisa. Check the Japanese mission responsible for your residence; eVisa eligibility and the submission process depend on jurisdiction.
Your core documents
Visa application form
Complete the official form accurately and sign it as instructed.
Passport photograph
Use the current photo specification linked by your mission or visa centre.
Arrival and departure itinerary
Include intended flight or ship numbers and travel dates.
Evidence of travel funds
Income certificate, tax return, bank statement or balance certificate; confirm the period and format with your centre.
Day-by-day plan in Japan
List activities and accommodation names, addresses and contact details. MOFA does not require paid reservations for its general checklist.
For an eVisa, show the live visa issuance notice on your device with internet access at departure. A screenshot, printed copy or saved PDF is not accepted as that notice.
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Additional supporting evidence
Prepare these if your application centre requests them for your circumstances. They are not universal mandatory requirements.
Residence / jurisdiction evidence
Prepare address evidence if your centre requests it to establish where you should apply.
Employment and leave evidence
If requested, prepare an employer letter, leave confirmation and income records.
Your next steps
Find your application centre
Use the mission covering your place of residence and its current checklist.
Prepare your documents
Keep the application, travel plan and financial evidence consistent.
Submit through the accepted channel
Use VFS / an accredited agency as directed locally; pay the applicable fees.
Check the issued visa
Review dates and conditions. For an eVisa, prepare access to the live issuance notice.
Official references · reviewed 2026-09-06
Japan MOFA · tourist document checklist
Embassy of Japan in India · fees and submission
Japan MOFA · eVisa eligibility and notice
Planning checklist only. This is not a visa or an official government checklist. Requirements, fees, timing and decisions remain with the authorities. Recheck your local instructions before applying.