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Your Japan visa,
one step at a time.

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More looking forward to being there.

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Next stamp: Japan

Official sources checked 6 September 2026Indian ordinary passport holders living in India · tourism / short visits

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

The useful bits, all together.

Visa formatTourist visa · eVisa / sticker

EntriesSingle entry; other categories separate

Permitted stayUp to 90 days; actual grant may be shorter

Processing guidanceMinimum 5 working days in Mumbai; allow longer

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.

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.

FROM PLANNING TO PASSPORT STAMP

Here’s how it comes together.

Up to 3 months before travel (Embassy guidance)

01
Find your application centre
Use the mission covering your place of residence and its current checklist.
02
Prepare your documents
Keep the application, travel plan and financial evidence consistent.
03
Submit through the accepted channel
Use VFS / an accredited agency as directed locally; pay the applicable fees.
04
Check the issued visa
Review dates and conditions. For an eVisa, prepare access to the live issuance notice.

A LITTLE PREP GOES A LONG WAY

Your document checklist.

Choose your profile, tick off what’s ready, and take a copy with you. Additional evidence is marked “if requested”; your local application centre makes the final checklist.

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Valid passportCore documentPrepare your original passport and the copies requested by your local centre.Visa application formCore documentComplete the official form accurately and sign it as instructed.Passport photographCore documentUse the current photo specification linked by your mission or visa centre.Arrival and departure itineraryCore documentInclude intended flight or ship numbers and travel dates.Evidence of travel fundsCore documentIncome certificate, tax return, bank statement or balance certificate; confirm the period and format with your centre.Day-by-day plan in JapanCore documentList activities and accommodation names, addresses and contact details. MOFA does not require paid reservations for its general checklist.Residence / jurisdiction evidenceIf requested / applicablePrepare address evidence if your centre requests it to establish where you should apply.Employment and leave evidenceIf requested / applicableIf requested, prepare an employer letter, leave confirmation and income records.

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CLEAR FROM THE START

Fees, without the guesswork.

Government / processing fee₹500 for Indian nationals

Current Embassy fee from 1 July 2026. VFS service charges and any assistance fees are separate.

Safarji’s assistance option alongside this guide is a sample service price. It does not include government fees or guarantee an approval.

A FEW THINGS YOU MIGHT BE WONDERING

Good questions. Clear answers.

Can I apply directly online from India?

MOFA lists India under applications through an accredited agency. Follow the mission and VFS instructions for your residence.

Is a 90-day stay guaranteed?

No. Up to 90 days is the category limit; the actual permission is determined by the authorities.

Should I buy non-refundable tickets first?

MOFA’s general tourism checklist says paid travel reservations are not required. Confirm local instructions before committing to bookings.

Is there a guaranteed decision date?

No. The Mumbai Consulate publishes a minimum of five working days after receipt and warns that busy periods or additional checks can take longer.

Go straight to the source.

This is reviewed guidance, not a live embassy feed. Rules and local checklists can change; use the official pages before applying.

Japan MOFA · tourist document checklist Embassy of Japan in India · fees and submission Japan MOFA · eVisa eligibility and notice Japan Consulate Mumbai · processing and jurisdiction VFS Japan in India · local application checklists

Your next adventure is coming into view.

Your Japan visa,one step at a time.

The useful bits, all together.

Here’s how it comes together.

Find your application centre

Prepare your documents

Submit through the accepted channel

Check the issued visa

Your document checklist.

Fees, without the guesswork.

Good questions. Clear answers.

Go straight to the source.

Your Japan visa,one step at a time.

The useful bits, all together.

Here’s how it comes together.

Find your application centre

Prepare your documents

Submit through the accepted channel

Check the issued visa

Your document checklist.

Fees, without the guesswork.

Good questions. Clear answers.

Go straight to the source.

Your Japan visa,
one step at a time.

Your Japan visa,
one step at a time.