The Embassy of Japan introduced new system of visa processing through visa processing agencies, with effect from 2nd April, 2012. For those applying for visa to enter Japan, there will be following advantages:

1. Longer Opening Hours
Visa applications will be accepted during the following hours:
08:30 - 17:30 (Mon-Fri), 08:30 - 12:30 (on Saturdays - returning passports only)

2. More Convenient Locations
Visa applications will be accepted at a convenient location in New Delhi, and several other drop-off offices outside New Delhi.

3. More Updated Information
Applicants can check their visa processing status on the website of the visa application center.

VENUES OF VISA APPLICATION CENTERS

＊VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd. homepage:http://www.vfsglobal.com/japan/india (New Delhi): Shivaji Stadium Metro Station, Mezzanine Level, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi- 110001 Tel: 022-67866016 Email ID: info.jpin@vfshelpline.com Map (Chandigarh): Elante Offices, Entry from Gate No. 3 ,Unit no. B 208, Second Floor, Office Block B, Plot no. 178- 178A, Industrial & Business Park, Phase I, Chandigarh (UT) 160002 Timings – 0900 to 1600 Hours ( Monday to Friday) Map (Gurgaon): Unit no 419-420,4th floor,ILD Tower, Sec-47,Sohna Road,Gurgaon-122018 Helpline Number: 022 67866016 (08:00 – 17:00, Monday to Friday except holidays) Email ID: info.jpin@vfshelpline.com Working hours: Submission of Application: Monday to Friday 09:00 - 15:00 except Holidays Passport Collection: Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00 except Holidays Map (Jaipur): 106,1st Floor, Mangalam Ambition Tower, Subhash Marg (Malan Ka Chauraha) C Scheme, Jaipur-302001, Rajasthan Helpline Number: 022 67866016 (08:00 – 17:00, Monday to Friday except holidays) Email ID: info.jpin@vfshelpline.com Working hours: Submission of Application: Monday to Friday 09:00 - 15:00 except Holidays Passport Collection: Monday to Friday 15:00 - 17:00 except Holidays Map (Jalandhar): 3rd floor, Aman Plaza, Plot No 310, Lajpat Nagar, Mahavir Marg, Nakodar Chowk, (opposite to lovely autos), Jalandhar, Punjab - 144001 Timings – Application Submission – 0900 to 1500 Hours (Monday to Friday) Passport Collection – 0900 to 1700 Hours (Monday to Friday) Map

＊CKGS Japan Visa Application and Information Center homepage : http://www.jp.ckgs.in/ (New Delhi): Indra Palace Building Ground Floor- ‘H’ Block (Opposite H&M) Connaught Place (Middle Circle) New Delhi -110001 Nearest Landmarks-PVR Plaza and Nizams, Nearest Metro station – Rajiv Chowk Phone number: 011-23738812 Map

Note: The Embassy, however, will accept applications for diplomatic and official visa, and other cases which require special attention on humanitarian grounds.
Applicants from other regions to check the respective websites of Consulates General of Japan in Mumbai, Chennai,Kolkata and Bengaluru.

For further updates, please check our website http://www.in.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_en/index.html