Visa

※Beware of Fraud!
All you have to pay for visa is the visa fee and the service charge mentioned on this page.
Embassy will never ask for a payment over a telephone call or an e-mail to verify documents, expedite visa process, etc.
In case of receiving such contact, do not respond to the request. Reporting to the police is suggested and informing to our Embassy (jpemb-visa@nd.mofa.go.jp) is appreciated.
 

Visa Information

For Inquiry

・ Call +91-(0)1171816614 (JAPAN VISA INFORMATION HOTLINE)
　 　 * Open 24 x 7
  　　* English only
 
・Contact VFS 
　　　VFS Call Centre: 022-6786-6016
　　　Web site: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/jpn/
 
※Visa process generally takes 5 working days from the day of submission. However, due to increase volume of applications, processing times of Japanese visa can vary significantly. Visa process cannot be expedited or prioritized according to the schedule of applicants.
※The Embassy does not take any enquiry regarding the application status, documentation, reason of refusal, etc.

The JAPAN eVISA System
・eVISA starts in India from 1 April 2024. Click HERE for the detail.

For submission
・Submit your application through VFS.
  (No prior appointment is needed.)
 
※All the applicants are required to plan the trip well in advance. Applications can be accepted from 3 months prior to the travel date.
※The Embassy will accept applications for diplomatic and official visa, and other cases which require special attention on humanitarian grounds.

VISA fee (from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026)
 Single or Multiple visa: 450 INR
 Transit visa: 50 INR
 *VFS Service Fee will be also charged.

Visa Relaxation Measures for Indian Nationals
・ To enhance people to people exchanges, specifically for the young visitors, relaxation in visa requirements for Indian students (January 16, 2017)
・ Application Procedures for Multiple Visa for Nationals of India (includes for business purpose, and cultural or intellectual figures (January 1, 2019)
 
Diplomatic and Official Visa
 Submit the application directly at the Embassy with a passport, an application form with a photo and a Note Verbal.
 

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