Do Indians Need a Visa for Japan?

Visa requirements for Indian passport holders vary by destination, purpose of travel and length of stay. Before booking or travelling, confirm the current rules with the official immigration, embassy or visa authority for Japan.

Visa Options

Tourist and business visa applications for Japan are available. Contact Tour Pleasure for personalised assistance with the appropriate application and supporting documents.

Common Documents Required

For a Japan tourist or business visa application, prepare the signed visa application form, original passport with at least six months' validity from departure, old passports, two fresh 35 x 45 mm matte white-background photographs with 80% face coverage, a covering letter addressed to the Embassy of Japan, original three-month personal bank statements with bank verification, income-tax returns for the last two years, air ticket, hotel confirmation or vouchers, day-to-day itinerary, and applicant contact details. Employment, business-owner, student, and retired applicants must also provide the relevant occupation proof.

How to Apply

Contact the Tour Pleasure team for expert visa assistance. We will guide you through the requirements, documents and application process, with services offered at competitive rates.

Important Tips for Indian Travellers

The stated normal processing time is a minimum of 10 to 15 working days after submission. Employees need an original company NOC and three months of payslips; students need a school leave letter or report card and ID; retired applicants need a retirement letter and three months of pension slips. Jurisdiction is determined by residence: Mumbai serves Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Daman and Diu, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli; Bengaluru serves Karnataka; other regions are handled by the Delhi, Kolkata, or Chennai missions.

Japan Visa FAQs

Which Japanese mission will handle my application? It depends on your state of residence: Delhi covers much of North and Northeast India, Kolkata covers West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha, Chennai covers Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, and Puducherry, and Mumbai and Bengaluru cover the regions listed in the travel guidance. Contact Tour Pleasure to confirm the appropriate jurisdiction before submission.

Plan Your Trip With Tour Pleasure

Tour Pleasure can assist with visa services at competitive rates, as well as flights, hotels, travel insurance, eSIMs and holiday packages for a smoother journey.