Visa guide · updated October 2026Do Indians need a visa for Japan?
Indian passport holders need a visa for Japan. From 1 July 2026 the fee is INR 500 for both single- and multiple-entry visas, plus the VFS service fee. Applications go through VFS Global and take at least 5 working days. Tourists can also apply for an eVISA.
Japan visa options for Indians
| Option | Who it is for | Stay and validity | Official fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-entry short-term visa | Tourism, business and family visits | Up to 90 days, as granted | INR 500 |
| Multiple-entry visa | Repeat visitors who qualify | Stays of up to 15 days; validity up to 3 years | INR 500 |
| eVISA | Tourism, single entry | Up to 90 days | INR 500 |
Japan visa fees
| Option | Official fee |
|---|---|
| Single-entry short-term visa | INR 500 |
| Multiple-entry visa | INR 500 |
| eVISA | INR 500 |
The Embassy of Japan lists INR 500 from 1 July 2026. VFS Global charges a separate service fee.
Documents required
Official sources do not give a full list for every case; these are the documents applicants are normally asked for. Confirm the exact list when you apply.
- Passport
- Visa application form with photo
- Flight itinerary and day-by-day schedule of stay
- Proof of funds such as bank statements and income tax returns
- Invitation and guarantee documents if someone in Japan is hosting you
How to apply
Check which Japanese mission covers your state; each accepts applications through VFS Global.
Prepare the application form, photo, passport and supporting documents.
Submit at a VFS Japan visa application centre; no appointment is needed. Since 20 April 2026 the Consulate General in Mumbai accepts applications only through VFS.
Collect your passport from VFS once the decision is made.
Processing time
At least 5 working days; longer if the Embassy asks for more documents.
Visa application centres in India
VFS Global accepts Japan visa applications at 18 centres in India. Check which centre covers your state before you book.
Visa application centres
- Ahmedabad
- Bengaluru
- Bhubaneswar
- Chandigarh
- Chennai
- Cochin
- Goa
- Gurugram
- Hyderabad
- Jaipur
- Jalandhar
- Kolkata
- Lucknow
- Mumbai
- Mysuru
- New Delhi
- Puducherry
- Pune
AhmedabadBengaluruBhubaneswarChandigarhChennaiCochinGoaGurugramHyderabadJaipurJalandharKolkataLucknowMumbaiMysuruNew DelhiPuducherryPuneCentre list from VFS Global, checked on 26 October 2026. Centres open and close, so confirm before you travel to one.
Popular places to visit in Japan
Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Tokyo by Morio, CC BY-SA 3.0; Kyoto by Basile Morin, CC BY-SA 4.0; Osaka by Martin Falbisoner, CC BY-SA 4.0; Hiroshima by DXR, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Frequently asked questions
Indian passport holders need a visa for Japan. From 1 July 2026 the fee is INR 500 for both single- and multiple-entry visas, plus the VFS service fee. Applications go through VFS Global and take at least 5 working days. Tourists can also apply for an eVISA.
Single-entry short-term visa: INR 500. Multiple-entry visa: INR 500. eVISA: INR 500. The Embassy of Japan lists INR 500 from 1 July 2026. VFS Global charges a separate service fee.
At least 5 working days; longer if the Embassy asks for more documents.
Check which Japanese mission covers your state; each accepts applications through VFS Global. Prepare the application form, photo, passport and supporting documents. Submit at a VFS Japan visa application centre; no appointment is needed. Since 20 April 2026 the Consulate General in Mumbai accepts applications only through VFS. Collect your passport from VFS once the decision is made.
From the official sources listed at the end of this page, checked on 26 October 2026. Visa rules and fees change, so confirm them on the official site before you apply.
Official sources
The visa facts on this page come from these official pages, checked on 26 October 2026. Rules and fees can change, so confirm them before you apply.