Japan Visa for Indians: ₹500 Fee and eVisa Route
Complete visa requirements for Indian passport holders
Indian ordinary-passport holders need a visa for Japan. Residents of India can use the single-entry tourist eVisa route through VFS. The Indian-national visa fee is ₹500 plus VFS charges; check the stay actually issued.
Guide updated: 27 September 2026
Key Information
Key Requirements
- Ordinary passport and residence in an eligible eVisa jurisdiction; India residents apply through VFS
- Tourism only for the eVisa route; other purposes require the appropriate visa
- Travel plans and evidence of ability to cover the visit
Step-by-Step Application Process
- 1
Choose the mission and VFS checklist for your place of residence
- 2
Submit the required application and supporting documents through VFS in India
- 3
Follow the payment instructions; service charges are additional to the visa fee
- 4
Allow time for extra documents or an interview if requested
- 5
Before departure, test the live eVisa notice on an internet-connected mobile device
Documents Required
- Valid passport, application form and photograph meeting the current checklist
- Arrival/departure itinerary and planned accommodation and activities in Japan
- Funding evidence such as an income/tax document or bank statement; follow the local checklist for the required period
- Any additional documents requested by the responsible mission or VFS
Pro Tips
- An eVisa notice must be displayed live with internet access; PDF, screenshot and printed copies are not accepted
- Confirm local document requirements before paying for flights or accommodation
- A visa does not guarantee admission; check the landing permission for your authorized stay
Important Notes
- • eVisa eligibility depends on residence, not Indian nationality alone; the India route uses VFS
- • Only single-entry tourism qualifies; use the appropriate separate procedure for business, visiting relatives, study or work
- • eVisa travel is by air or scheduled passenger ferry between Japan and Busan or Shanghai
- • Single-entry visa validity is normally 3 months to enter; this is different from the stay granted by immigration
- • India is not on the ordinary-passport visa-exemption list; a foreign visitor visa does not make an Indian passport visa-exempt
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