Japan: eVisa is your easiest route

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eVisa

JAPAN eVISA (tourism) through the Japan Visa Application Centres (VFS Global)

Residents of India submit the tourist visa application at a VFS Global Japan Visa Application Centre (no appointment needed) and receive the visa electronically instead of a sticker.

Conditions

Applies if: You live in India

About this route

Route type: eVisa: you apply online before you travel.
Documents: 9 listed by the official source.
Fee: ₹500 (as published).
Processing: Varies – the Embassy says processing times 'can vary significantly' and cannot be expedited.

Next step

Prepare the documents in the VFS checklist below (all photocopies on A4).

Official application pagevisa.vfsglobal.com ↗

Last checked 9 Oct 2026 against in.emb-japan.go.jp · Checked live on the official Embassy of Japan in India pages (Visa.html, JAPAN eVISA page) 2026-10-09

Documents

9 documents listed by the official source

Valid passport with more than two blank pages (plus old passports, if any)
Photocopy of passport bio-data page (first and last page)
Completed and signed visa application form
One photo taken within 6 months, passport size, white background
Flight/cruise schedule to and from Japan
Itinerary in Japan including hotel and contact information
Latest Income Tax Return (if not available, last 6 months' bank statement)
Students/dependants: consent and ITR/bank statement of parents or spouse; proof of relationship if accompanied by dependants
Covering letter if any special explanation is needed

Fees

Official government fee: ₹500; Visa fee for Indian nationals, single or multiple (from 1 July 2026).
Visa-centre / service fee (not a government fee): May be charged by visa centres; amount not published by the government
Notes from the source: Visa fee for Indian nationals (single or multiple) from 1 July 2026; VFS service fee charged in addition.

Visa-centre, service or other third-party charges are never official government fees.

Processing and validity

Processing time: Varies – the Embassy says processing times 'can vary significantly' and cannot be expedited
Validity: Single-entry short-term visa
Maximum stay: Up to 90 days (tourism)

Requirements for all visitors to Japan

These apply on top of the visa rules above, whatever your passport, unless an item says otherwise.

Tax or feeInternational Tourist Tax JPY 3,000 per departure
Applies to: everyone departing Japan (usually in ticket price; infants under 2 exempt). In force from 1 Jul 2026.
Official source: mlit.go.jp · Last checked 25 Oct 2026

Other routes

No other route found for Indian passport holders living in India.

All Japan routes for Indian passport holders, wherever they live →

Where to apply · India

Official portals, embassies and visa application centres that serve residents of India.

Pins use coordinates from OpenStreetMap (ODbL). Teal = embassy/consulate, blue = visa centre.

Embassy of Japan, New Delhi
Embassy
Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021
☎ +91-(0)11-71816614 (Japan visa information hotline, 24/7)
Tourist applications go through VFS Global Japan Visa Application Centres.
Website ↗Open in map ↗Source ↗
Japan Visa Application Centres (VFS Global) – India
Visa centre
Address being verified — use the official link.
☎ +91-(0)22-6786-6016 (VFS call centre)
Walk-in, no appointment needed. Centre addresses to be added after verification.
Website ↗Source ↗

How to apply: JAPAN eVISA (tourism) through the Japan Visa Application Centres (VFS Global)

5 steps from the official source

Step 1: Prepare the documents in the VFS checklist below (all photocopies on A4).
Step 2: Walk in to a Japan Visa Application Centre (VFS Global) – no prior appointment is needed. Applications are accepted from 3 months before travel.
Step 3: Pay the visa fee (₹500 for Indian nationals from 1 July 2026) plus the VFS service fee.
Step 4: Wait for the decision – processing times vary and cannot be expedited.
Step 5: At the airport, show the 'visa issuance notice' live on your phone with internet access. PDFs, screenshots, photos and printouts are NOT accepted.

Where: Japan Visa Application Centres operated by VFS Global

Official application page: visa.vfsglobal.com ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Quick answers

Do Indian passport holders living in India need a visa for Japan?

JAPAN eVISA (tourism) through the Japan Visa Application Centres (VFS Global). Residents of India submit the tourist visa application at a VFS Global Japan Visa Application Centre (no appointment needed) and receive the visa electronically instead of a sticker. Source: https://www.in.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/Visa.html

How much does the Japan eVisa cost?

₹500 — Visa fee for Indian nationals (single or multiple) from 1 July 2026; VFS service fee charged in addition.

How long does it take?

Varies – the Embassy says processing times 'can vary significantly' and cannot be expedited (JAPAN eVISA (tourism) through the Japan Visa Application Centres (VFS Global)).

Where do Indian passport holders living in India apply?

Embassy of Japan, New Delhi, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021; Japan Visa Application Centres (VFS Global) – India

Alert me if this route changes

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Explore Japan

Planning more than the paperwork? Our Japan guide picks out places to visit, things to do and where to shop, with a source for every tip.

Places to visit:: Nara Park · Asakusa, Shibuya Crossing and Shinjuku
Things to do:: Free city views from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building · Walk the torii tunnel at Fushimi Inari Taisha · Free temples, shrines and parks
Shopping:: 100-yen shops · Ginza department stores

Read the full Japan guide

Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo© Benh LIEU SONG (Flickr) · CC BY-SA 2.0

Sensō-ji, Asakusa, Tokyo© Tak1701d · CC BY-SA 3.0

Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kyoto© Basile Morin · CC BY-SA 4.0

Mount Fuji from Lake Kawaguchi© Midori · CC BY 3.0

Stay alert in Tokyo

Theft and scam hot-spots from official travel advice and Wikivoyage.

Kabukichō (Shinjuku), Roppongi, Shibuya, Ikebukuro – nightlife
Drink spiking & credit-card fraud
Japanese police list these as high-risk zones. Most British victims were targeted in Kabukichō after being approached by English-speaking street touts ('kyakuhiki'). Never follow touts into bars.
Source: UK FCDO travel advice – Japan: Safety and security
Crowded commuter trains
Groping / upskirting
Inappropriate touching and upskirting have been reported on commuter trains. Police advise shouting at the perpetrator and asking a fellow passenger to call train or station staff.
Source: UK FCDO travel advice – Japan: Safety and security
Crowded areas & traveller bars
Pickpocketing
Street crime is rare, but take usual precautions in crowds and in bars popular with travellers.
Source: Wikivoyage – Tokyo: Stay safe (CC BY-SA)

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