Japan Visa from India
Processing
~7 days
Fee Range
₹500 – ₹3,000
Documents
14+ required
VFS Centre
VFS Global New Delhi
Choose Your Visa Type
Japan Visa — All Types
Each visa type has its own fees, documents, and processing rules. Tap any card for the complete guide.
Japan Tourism Visa
Short-stay visa for Indian citizens visiting Japan for holiday or recreation — up to 90 days.
Fee
₹500
Processing
Minimum 5 working …
Stay
Up to 90 days
Japan Tourism Visa for Indian University Students and Graduates
Single-entry short-stay visa for Indian university students — purpose: tourism for up to 30 days. Streamlined for students from eligible Indian universities.
Fee
₹500
Processing
Minimum 5 working …
Stay
Up to 30 days — Si…
Japan Short Term Business Visa
Short-stay visa for business visits to Japan — conferences, negotiations, exploratory business visits — up to 90 days.
Fee
₹500
Processing
Minimum 5 working …
Stay
Up to 90 days
Japan Visit Visa — Relatives / Friends / Acquaintances
Short-stay visa for visiting family, friends, or acquaintances in Japan — up to 90 days.
Fee
₹500
Processing
Minimum 5 working …
Stay
Up to 90 days
Japan Transit Visa
Short-stay transit visa for travellers passing through Japan — ₹50 fee for Indians.
Fee
₹50
Processing
Minimum 5 working …
Stay
Transit-only (shor…
Japan Long Term Stay with Certificate of Eligibility
Long-term visa for work, study, or residency in Japan — requires Certificate of Eligibility (COE) obtained by Japanese sponsor.
Fee
₹500
Processing
Minimum 5 working …
Stay
Long-term (>90 day…
Japan Medical Stay Visa
Visa for patients travelling to Japan for medical treatment or consultations — requires registered Japanese guarantor (medical coordinator/travel agency).
Fee
₹500
Processing
Minimum 5 working …
Stay
Short-term OR long…
Japan J-Find Visa
2-year visa for Indian graduates of top universities to engage in job hunting, entrepreneurial activity, or remunerative activity in Japan.
Fee
₹500
Processing
Minimum 5 working …
Stay
2 years (renewable…
Japan Multiple Entry Visa (Multiple 1) — 2+ Japan Visits in Last 3 Years
Multiple-entry short-stay visa for Indians with 2+ temporary visitor visits to Japan in the last 3 years — simple document pack.
Fee
₹500
Processing
Minimum 5 working …
Stay
Up to 90 days per …
Japan Multiple Entry Visa (Multiple 2) — 1 Japan Visit in Last 3 Years
Multi-entry visa for Indians with ONE past Japan visit in last 3 years + financial capacity.
Fee
₹500
Processing
Minimum 5 working …
Stay
Up to 90 days per …
Japan Multiple Entry Visa (Multiple 3) — Japan + G7 Travel in Last 3 Years
Multi-entry visa for Indians with travel records to Japan AND G7 countries in the last 3 years. Premium multi-entry category.
Fee
₹500
Processing
Minimum 5 working …
Stay
Up to 90 days per …
Japan Multiple Entry Visa (Multiple 4) — Sufficient Financial Capacity
Multi-entry visa for Indians with sufficient financial capacity — even without past Japan travel. Spouse or child of financially sufficient individuals also eligible.
Fee
₹500
Processing
Minimum 5 working …
Stay
Up to 90 days per …
Japan Multiple Entry Business Visa (Multiple 5) — Indian Nationals
Multi-entry short-term business visa for Indian employees of eligible companies — business affairs, market research, conferences, cultural/sport exchange.
Fee
₹500
Processing
Minimum 5 working …
Stay
Up to 90 days per …
Japan Multiple Entry Business Visa (Multiple 6) — Intellectual Figures
Multi-entry visa for Indian cultural/intellectual figures (artists, scientists, lawyers, professors, amateur sportspersons, diet members) — period of stay 15/30/90 days, validity 1/3/5/10 years.
Fee
₹500
Processing
Minimum 5 working …
Stay
15, 30, or 90 days…
Japan Multiple Entry Visa (Multiple 7) — Spouse or Children of Employment Visa Holder
Multi-entry visa for spouses or children of Indians who hold Japanese Employment Visa. Short-term visits to Japan for family meetings.
Fee
₹500
Processing
Minimum 5 working …
Stay
Up to 90 days per …
About Japan
The Land of the Rising Sun
Japan is where tradition meets the future — ancient shrines next to neon-lit skyscrapers, samurai heritage alongside robot cafés, sushi stalls near Michelin-starred restaurants. Indian travellers love it for cherry blossoms in Kyoto, Tokyo's electric Shibuya crossing, bullet trains (Shinkansen), Mt. Fuji, ramen heaven, and the immaculate politeness everywhere. Visa is cheap (₹500 for Indians) and processing is fast (5+ working days).
Capital
Tokyo
Currency
JPY (¥)
Language
Japanese
Flight time
~8h from Delhi
Why Indians Love Visiting
Cherry Blossoms (Sakura)
Late March to early April — the whole country turns pink. Tokyo's Ueno Park, Kyoto's Philosopher's Path, Hiroshima Peace Memorial all famous.
Mt. Fuji + Five Lakes
Japan's iconic 3,776m snow-capped volcano. Climb in July-August; view from Kawaguchiko lake year-round; world's most photographed mountain.
Shinkansen Bullet Trains
300 km/h+ network connecting Tokyo-Kyoto-Osaka-Hiroshima-Nagasaki. Punctual to the second. JR Pass for tourists = unlimited travel.
Ancient Kyoto
1,600+ Buddhist temples, 400+ Shinto shrines. Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Fushimi Inari (thousand red gates), Gion geisha district.
Sushi, Ramen, Tempura, Wagyu
Tokyo has more Michelin stars than Paris + NYC combined. Tsukiji fish market, authentic ramen shops, Kobe beef — culinary pilgrimage.
Tokyo's Neon Dreams
Shibuya crossing, Akihabara electronics, Harajuku fashion, robot restaurants. Where the future is already here.
Top Places to Visit
Famous Japan
Mt. Fuji
Sakura
Sushi
Torii Gate
Shinkansen
Samurai
Kyoto Temples
Robotics
Food You Must Try
Sushi / Sashimi
Fresh fish over vinegared rice. Omakase at Tokyo's Sukiyabashi Jiro = culinary pilgrimage. Tsukiji Outer Market for casual sushi.
Ramen
Tonkotsu (pork bone broth) in Fukuoka, shoyu (soy-based) in Tokyo, miso in Sapporo. Every region has signature style.
Wagyu Beef + Sukiyaki
Kobe beef at ¥50,000 per meal + lesser-known Matsusaka/Omi wagyu. Sukiyaki hot pot cooks beef at your table.
Onigiri (rice balls)
Triangle-shaped rice balls with filling (salmon, umeboshi, tuna mayo). Convenience-store staple; proper onigiri shops elevate the craft.
Japanese Curry Rice
Different from Indian curry — sweeter, thicker, served with katsu (breaded pork). CoCo Ichibanya chain is everywhere.
Mochi + Dango
Sticky rice sweets. Mochi = stuffed with red bean paste; dango = skewered rice balls. Festival staples.
Matcha + Green Tea
Powdered green tea ceremony in Kyoto. Matcha flavour is everywhere — ice cream, cakes, lattes, KitKats.
Japanese Pastries
Strawberry shortcake (ichigo no cake), cheesecake (Uncle Tetsu), dorayaki (pancake with red bean). Soft, airy, subtle sweetness.
Best Time to Visit
Spring
Mar–MayCherry blossoms peak late March to early April. 10–20°C, perfect weather. Peak tourist season — book hotels months ahead. Prices higher.
Summer
Jun–AugHot + humid (28-35°C). June rainy season (tsuyu). July-Aug fireworks festivals (hanabi), Obon holidays. Climbing Mt. Fuji only July-Sept.
Autumn
Sep–NovKoyo (autumn leaves) late October-early November. Kyoto's Arashiyama bamboo, Nikko temples in red/gold. Mild 15-22°C. Best season overall.
Winter
Dec–FebCold 0-10°C south, -10°C+ Hokkaido. Sapporo Snow Festival (Feb), onsen hot springs, skiing in Niseko/Hakuba, illuminations in Tokyo. Fewer crowds.
Say it Like a Local
Konnichiwa
/kon-nee-chee-wah/
Hello (afternoon)
Arigatou gozaimasu
/ah-ree-gah-toh goh-zah-ee-mahs/
Thank you (formal)
Sumimasen
/soo-mee-mah-sen/
Excuse me / Sorry
Itadakimasu
/ee-tah-dah-kee-mahs/
(Said before eating — 'I humbly receive')
Gochisousama
/goh-chee-soh-sah-mah/
(Said after eating — 'Thank you for the meal')
Hai / Iie
/HI / EE-eh/
Yes / No
Kawaii
/kah-WAH-ee/
Cute (iconic Japanese word)
Kanpai!
/KAN-pie/
Cheers! (for drinks)
Japan has the world's oldest continuously operating business — a Buddhist temple builder, Kongo Gumi, founded in 578 AD (1,447 years old!).
Tokyo is the world's largest metropolitan area by population (~37 million) — bigger than all of Canada.
Shinkansen bullet trains average delay is 36 seconds per year. Japanese rail companies apologize publicly for 1-minute delays.
Japan has vending machines selling EVERYTHING — hot meals, umbrellas, ties, even live fish. 5 million+ vending machines nationwide.
Japanese toilets are technological marvels — heated seats, bidets, music to hide embarrassing sounds, air deodorizers.
Sumo is the national sport, but baseball is the most-watched. The Japan Series has its own national holiday vibe.
Japan has the world's lowest crime rate among developed nations — kids ride subway alone, lost wallets get returned with cash intact.
87% of Japanese people use high-speed internet; 99.5% have mobile phones — the most connected society on Earth.
⚙️ Application Process
Book Free Consultation
Talk to our visa expert. We recommend the right visa type and review your eligibility.
Prepare Documents
Upload documents to your portal. Our team reviews each one and flags what's missing.
VFS Appointment
We book the earliest VFS slot, prepare your file, and brief you for biometrics.
Biometrics & Submission
Visit VFS centre for biometrics. Your application is submitted to the embassy.
Track & Receive
Track status via your dashboard. Once approved, collect your passport with the visa.
💡 Important Tips
- Apply at least 4–6 weeks before your travel date
- Keep bank balance healthy — ₹3–5 lakh recommended for most countries
- Strong ties to India (job, property, family) help approval
- Book refundable flights and hotels until visa is approved
- Get travel insurance before your embassy appointment
- Carry original documents and photocopies to VFS
- Never provide false or inconsistent information
