Long-Term — Job Hunting / Entrepreneurial Verified 2026-04-20Japan J-Find Visa (Future Creation Individual)
2-year visa for Indian graduates of top universities to engage in job hunting, entrepreneurial activity, or remunerative activity in Japan.
No visa is ever guaranteed — the final decision always rests with the Japan visa authority. We make sure your file is presented at its strongest.
Heads up — Japan Visa Checklists Vary by Jurisdiction
This info is per the Embassy of Japan, New Delhi jurisdiction.
Japan splits visa decisions across the Embassy of Japan, New Delhi + four consulates (Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru). Each has slightly different document checklists, photo specs, and processing times. The requirements on this page match the New Delhi jurisdiction.
Embassy of Japan, New Delhi jurisdiction covers
SureshotVisa helps Indian applicants across all states (and Indians abroad) — not just New Delhi jurisdiction. If you reside elsewhere, reach out and we'll confirm the exact checklist + VFS centre for your consulate.
Processing
Minimum 5 working days from the day the application is submitted at the Embassy of Japan, New Delhi
Stay Duration
2 years (renewable once)
Starting Fee
₹500
Apply At
9 VFS centres
Good to know before you apply
Rules that apply to every Japan visa type — worth a quick read so nothing trips up your file.
- 1Embassy of Japan, New Delhi jurisdiction covers: Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Lakshadweep, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tripura, Uttaranchal, Uttar Pradesh. Other states go to Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, or Bengaluru consulates with slightly different checklists.
- 2ALL photocopies must be on A4 size paper only.
- 3Photograph must be 45mm × 35mm, white background, colored, ≤6 months old, 70-80% face visibility, good quality paper.
- 4Passport must have more than 2 blank pages. Submit OLD passports too, if any.
- 5VFS Global is involved only in the non-judgmental task of visa processing — does NOT play any role in the decision. All visa decisions are the prerogative of the Embassy of Japan, New Delhi.
- 6Documents submitted will NOT be returned (except for the passport).
- 7The Embassy may request an interview or additional documentation depending on personal circumstances.
- 8For Gurugram / Chandigarh / Lucknow Drop-Off offices: payments via SEPARATE Demand Drafts (one per category) in favour of 'VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd.' — NOT cash/card.
Who Can Apply
- Indians aged 18+ graduated from eligible universities (bachelor/master/PhD) within last 5 years
- Applicants with ~200,000 yen (₹1.25 lakh) personal savings to support themselves in Japan
- Dependent spouse or child of future creation individual
Not eligible under this visa:
- Graduates from non-listed universities — check moj.go.jp/isa/content/001394994.pdf
- Graduations older than 5 years
- Applicants under 18
Previously refused?
Same feeWe rebuild refused Japan cases the right way.
What it costs
Government & VFS fees
Paid directly to Japan / VFS — these are not our service fee, and we never mark them up.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Indian — Single Entry | ₹500 |
| Indian — Multiple Entry | ₹500 |
| Other Nationals — Single Entry | ₹1,750 |
| Other Nationals — Multiple Entry | ₹3,450 |
| VFS service charge | ₹800 |
| Courier return (optional) | ₹550 |
Visa Fee is refunded ONLY if the visa is NOT approved by the Embassy. There is a VFS Service Charge of ₹800 (inclusive of all taxes) per application — this applies even if the visa fee itself is exempted. Courier return service charge (optional): ₹550 per application (₹2,650 for Bhutan office). All charges are paid in cash/card only in INR at New Delhi VFS. For Gurugram, Chandigarh, and Lucknow Drop-Off offices: separate Demand Drafts in favour of 'VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd.' — one per applicant for visa fee, service charge, and courier charge.
What to gather
Documents required
Having a document isn't the same as presenting it right — that's the part we handle.
Core Documents (Applicant)
10 items- Valid passport (2+ blank pages) + old passportsRequired
- Photocopy of Bio Data Page (First + Last Page)Required
- Completely filled and signed Visa Application FormRequired
- One photograph (45×35mm, white bg, ≤6 months old)Required
- Certificate of graduation (bachelor+ degree) within 5 years from ELIGIBLE LISTED universitiesRequired
List: moj.go.jp/isa/content/001394994.pdf
- Certificate of Eligibility OR the following 3 documentsRequired
Alternative to COE if you don't have one.
- Certificate of bank balance (~200,000 yen = ~₹1.25 lakh)
Required if no COE.
- Description of intended activities (Japanese template)
mofa.go.jp/mofaj/files/100497463.doc
- Curriculum vitae (Japanese template)
mofa.go.jp/mofaj/files/100497464.docx
- Pledge to necessary procedures for joining Health Insurance
mofa.go.jp/mofaj/files/100497465.docx
Accompanying Family (Spouse/Child)
4 items- Own passport + Bio Data Page copy
- Completed Visa Application Form + photo
- Documents to prove kinship (Marriage Certificate OR Birth certificate)
- Copy of residence card OR passport of the 'Future Creation Individual' (principal)
Required · optional / if applicable
The journey.
5 steps from intake to approval. Curved spine on the right shows the natural pace — never as linear as government sites pretend.
- 01
Verify your university is on J-Find list
moj.go.jp/isa/content/001394994.pdf — mostly top-ranked (QS/Times) universities worldwide. IITs, IIMs, IISc, AIIMS, etc. often qualify.
- 02
Confirm graduation within 5 years
Bachelor, master, or PhD degree awarded within last 5 years.
- 03
Arrange ~200,000 yen savings proof
Bank balance certificate or bank statement showing equivalent funds.
- 04
Prepare activities description + CV + health insurance pledge
Templates from mofa.go.jp. In Japanese preferred.
- 05
Submit at VFS Japan
Pay ₹500 + ₹800. Processing 5+ working days.
What works
9 levers that flip a borderline case.
- Apply 2–3 weeks before travel — 5 working days is the minimum, but Embassy can extend.
- Japan has rolled out Multiple-Entry visas for Indian travellers with Japan travel history (Multiple 1-7). If you've been to Japan twice in 3 years, the Multiple visa is much easier to get than a fresh tourist visa.
- Income Tax Returns (ITR) are always accepted; bank statements are the fallback. Submit both when applying for Multiple entry visas.
- For Student/Dependent applicants: always include parent/spouse's ITR + consent letter.
What kills cases
Top 3 refusal triggers we see.
- 1University not on eligible J-Find list
- 2Graduation older than 5 years
- 3Insufficient savings proof
Download official forms
Official forms are hosted by VFS Global — we don't host third-party forms ourselves, so you always get the latest version.
How to download from VFS:
- Click the form name below — opens the official VFS Global page for Japan
- Select the visa category you're applying for (e.g. Tourist, Business, Student)
- Scroll down to the "Download Form" section at the bottom
- Click the PDF icon next to the form name → saves to your device
VFS application centres
Quiz not yet available for this visa type
We're actively building per-visa quizzes. For now, the best way to assess your eligibility for Japan J-Find Visa (Future Creation Individual) is a free 1-on-1 consultation with our team.
Free · No obligation · Reply in minutesFrequently asked
Questions, answered straight
Mostly top-ranked in QS/Times Higher Education rankings. Typically: all IITs, IIMs (Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta), IISc Bangalore, AIIMS Delhi, University of Delhi, JNU, IIT-BHU, NITs. Check moj.go.jp/isa/content/001394994.pdf for exact list.
Yes — IIT Delhi is on the list, and 4 years is within the 5-year window. You qualify.
Job hunting, entrepreneurial activity, OR other remunerative activity. You CAN work (unlike tourist) but not in regulated professions (medicine, law) without appropriate status-of-residence.
Yes — once you find employment, your Japanese employer files for status-of-residence change (J-Find → Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/etc.) WITHOUT you leaving Japan.
It's the minimum — in practice, Tokyo/Osaka costs are high. Japan recommends having 500,000+ yen for comfortable 6 months. Budget wisely.
Dependents cannot work full-time without permission — need to apply separately. Spouse can work up to 28 hours/week with activities permit (usually granted).
Still have a question about your case? Ask us directly — we usually reply in 5 minutes.
Before you apply
Two ways to file your Japan visa.
One quietly burns your fee, your trip and your record. The other gets it right the first time.
Do it yourself
The risky route
- You guess which papers Japan actually wants — one missing or wrongly-framed document triggers a refusal.
- You copy a cover letter off YouTube or Google — often the exact template embassies already flag as weak.
- You apply during a known peak-rejection window without realising it.
- Embassy & VFS fees are non-refundable — refused means your money, flights and leave are gone.
- One refusal stamp follows you for life — every future visa, anywhere, must declare it.
Typical result
~1 in 2 visitor files refused
With SureshotVisa
Professionally guided
- A licensed consultant checks your case honestly before you spend a rupee on embassy fees.
- We build your Japan file the way the embassy approves — documents, cover letter, financials.
- We catch the weak-ties, funding and intent issues behind 70% of Indian refusals — and fix them first.
- We've rescued hundreds of files that were already refused once and got them approved.
- Govt of Punjab licensed (Licence 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024) · 1200+ approvals.
Typical result
1200+ approvals · refused files rescued
Why DIY goes wrong
How a self-filed application turns into a refusal.
- 1
You feel ready
A few YouTube videos make the process look simple.
- 2
You file it yourself
You submit a sensitive Japan visa file on your own.
- 3
One detail misreads
A small framing slip looks like weak ties or unclear intent.
- 4
Refusal
Now every future visa, anywhere, must declare it.
Once you've been refused, you learn the hard way how much the small details mattered. We'd rather you never collect that first stamp.
Trusted by founders & investors
We've helped many founders & investors get their Japan visa — the easy way.
From first-time Japan visa applicants to cases that were refused elsewhere, our licensed team has guided founders & investors through Japan's exact requirements — so the file is approved the first time, without the stress, guesswork or risk of a refusal.
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View guideJapan Short Term Business Visa
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View guideJapan Visit Visa — Relatives / Friends / Acquaintances
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View guideJapan Transit Visa
Short-stay transit visa for travellers passing through Japan — ₹50 fee for Indians.
View guideJapan Long Term Stay with Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
Long-term visa for work, study, or residency in Japan — requires Certificate of Eligibility (COE) obtained by Japanese sponsor.
View guideJapan Medical Stay Visa
Visa for patients travelling to Japan for medical treatment or consultations — requires registered Japanese guarantor (medical coordinator/travel agency).
View guideJapan Multiple Entry Visa (Multiple 1) — 2+ Japan Visits in Last 3 Years
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View guideSource & Disclaimer
Data on this page is sourced from the official VFS Global Japan website and Embassy of Japan. Last verified 2026-04-20. Always verify with the official embassy before applying — fees and requirements change without notice.
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