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If Japan has been sitting on your travel bucket list, 2025 might be the perfect year to tick it off. Sakura season might be far away, but winter in Japan is equally beautiful, and even cheaper, if you can brave the snow. Neon-lit Tokyo nights, bamboo forests of Kyoto, and the picture-perfect peak of Mount Fuji are all waiting, just one flight away. But before you pack your camera and daydream about sushi, let’s make sure your Japan visa from India is sorted. Do Indians Need A Visa For Japan?Yes. Indians need a visa to visit Japan but since 2024, the country has been offering e-visa facilities to travellers from India. You can apply for a single entry short term visa for tourism (up to 90 days). Can I Apply For Japan Visa?No, Japan does not allow for direct visa applications. You'll have to apply through the embassy, or through an authorized travel agency/VFS Japan in India. Documents You Need For Japan’s eVisaA filled-out and signed visa application form A valid passport with more than two blank pages. The passport should be valid for 6 months after the departure date. Recent passport-size photographs, 2X2 inch. If self-employed, GST copy of the business; NOC/leave letter from the employer. Cover Letter by the Employer in case sponsored; by self in case Self Employed. If employed, 2 years ITR or 6 months salary slip. Proof of hotel bookings and a day-wise schedule itinerary. Planned flight ticket mentioning your entry and departure dates to and from Japan. Proof of adequate funds during your stay in Japan, like travel requisition by employer, letter of mission, and any other similar document. Travel insurance How To Apply For A Japan eVisaVisit the Official Website: Head to the VFS Global website designated for Indian visa applications to Japan: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/idn/en/jpn/. Select the Visa Type: Click on "Tourism Visa" and proceed. Download and Complete the Application Form: Download the application form, fill it out accurately with all the required information, and print it. Gather Supporting Documents: Prepare scanned copies of your passport bio-data page, a recent passport-sized photograph, a completed guarantor form (if applicable), and proof of travel bookings (flights and accommodation). Submit the documents via VFS Pay the visa fee at the time of submission of your application. After your Japan’s eVisa is approved, you will receive a PDF of this visa on your registered email. Those who received eVISA have to show “visa issuance notice” on a mobile device at the airport Where To Apply For Japan Visa In IndiaJapan’s visa applications are handled through VFS Global centres across major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, and Hyderabad. You’ll need to submit your documents in person or through an authorised agent. Processing time is usually 5–7 working days. Japan Visa Fees For IndiansA single-entry Japan tourist visa costs around Rs 500, while a multiple-entry visa may cost more. Travel agents will change an additional service fee. Flights From India To JapanYou’ll find several India to Japan flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai to Tokyo (Haneda or Narita airports). Carriers like Air India, Japan Airlines, ANA, and Singapore Airlines offer convenient routes, with average flight times of 7–9 hours. Travel News - Find latest news and tips based on Indian and World travel including top 10 travel destination, tourism information, how to reach visit and more at Times Now.
