Do I Need a Visa for Japan from India?
For Indian passport holders · Last verified 10 August 2026
Visa Details
Indian passport holders need a visa before entering Japan. Applications from residents of India are submitted through VFS; the eVisa route covers a single-entry short-term tourism stay of up to 90 days. From 1 July 2026, the visa fee for Indian nationals is INR 500 for a single or multiple visa, and the VFS service fee is charged separately. Processing times can vary significantly, so apply well in advance.
Transit Through Japan
No transit visa needed for Indians transiting through Japan.
Must stay in the airport transit area.
- •Confirmed onward itinerary
- •Connection must be possible without clearing Japanese immigration
- •Confirm airport, terminal, baggage and airline rules before travel
Transit visa exemptions:
Japan abolished the transit-visa category from 1 July 2026. An airside connection does not by itself permit entry through immigration.
Japan abolished transit visas from 1 July 2026. If a connection requires clearing immigration, the traveller needs the appropriate permission to enter Japan; confirm the exact itinerary with the airline.
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Quick Summary
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- Transit possible without visa
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