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Japan Visa for Indians: Fees, Documents & Processing Time
Everything you need to apply for Japan from India — the real government fees, our service charges, the documents, and honest guidance from a dedicated case manager.
Visa fees and rules verified on 13 July 2026
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Japan visa fees & timelines
| Visa type | Government fees | Our fee | Processing | Validity | Entries | Max stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | Visa fee (single-entry temporary visitor / tourist) ₹500Embassy/Consulate of Japan consular visa fee for Indian nationals; the same INR 500 applies to multiple-entry temporary visitor visas. Indian nationals were exempted from Japan's 1 July 2026 fivefold global visa fee hike (which raised the standard single-entry fee to JPY 15,000 for most nationalities). Verified against the official VFS Global Japan-India (Delhi) one-pager, which lists INR 500 as the visa fee. VFS Global service charge ₹800Paid per applicant to the VFS Global application centre, separate from the consular visa fee (founder-confirmed). | ₹3,500 + 18% GST = ₹4,130 | From 5 working days after submission at VFS (longer in peak season) | Multiple-entry visa: up to 5 years; single entry issued for one trip | — | Up to 90 days per visit |
| Business visa | Visa application fee (business / short-term Temporary Visitor) ₹500Flat concessional rate for Indian nationals — same Rs 500 for single OR multiple entry. Confirmed unchanged after Japan's global fee revision of 1 July 2026. VFS Global service charge ₹800Paid per applicant to the VFS Global application centre, separate from the consular visa fee (founder-confirmed). | ₹3,500 + 18% GST = ₹4,130 | Minimum 5 working days from submission (embassy processing), subject to complete documents | Single-entry approx. 3 months from issue; multiple-entry 1, 3, 5 or 10 years | — | Up to 90 days per visit |
Government and VFS fees are paid directly to the authorities in the local currency shown and are subject to change at the discretion of the concerned consulate or embassy; our service fee is in INR and includes appointment booking. No consultant can guarantee a visa — the decision rests with the embassy or consulate.
What you'll need
Document checklists
Tourist visa — document checklist
- Valid passport with at least two blank pages (submit old passports too, if any)
- Photocopy of the passport bio-data page (first and last pages)
- Completed and signed visa application form
- One recent passport-size photograph (45mm x 35mm), white background, taken within the last 6 months
- Flight tickets showing travel to and from Japan
- Day-by-day itinerary in Japan, including hotel bookings and contact details while in the country
- Latest Income Tax Return; if unavailable, bank statement for the last 6 months
- For students and dependents: consent letter from a parent or spouse plus their latest ITR (or 6-month bank statement)
- Proof of relationship for any accompanying dependent (passport copy, marriage certificate or birth certificate)
- Covering letter where a special explanation is needed
Business visa — document checklist
- Valid passport with at least two blank pages, plus any old passports; photocopy of the bio-data page (first and last page).
- Completed and signed Japan visa application form.
- One passport-size photograph taken within the last 6 months, white background (2x2 inch at some centres).
- Employer's travel order or covering letter, and a certificate of employment.
- Original invitation letter from the host in Japan, plus an itinerary / schedule of stay with hotel and contact details in Japan.
- Flight tickets and proof of accommodation.
- Letter of guarantee from the party bearing the costs, with a certified copy of the incorporation register or company overview (a stock-exchange-listed company is exempt).
- Applicant's latest 3 months' bank statements and 3 months' payslips; the Indian company's last 3 years' income tax returns (or 6 months' bank statements if ITR is unavailable).
- For company owners: proof of ownership (e.g. DIN approval from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, proprietorship document or import-export licence) and a company bank statement.
- List of applicants when several people are invited together; proof of relationship (marriage/birth certificate, passport copy) for any accompanying dependant.
How it works
Three steps, one dedicated case manager
1
Honest case review
We assess your profile candidly and recommend the visa route that actually fits your trip.
2
Expert forms & document review
We complete and double-check every form and paper, so nothing weakens your case.
3
Appointment, prep & tracking
We book the appointment, prepare you for the interview, and track it to the decision.
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