For short-term stays (tourism) from India to Japan, the most convenient way to obtain an electronic visa is through the online application system "JAPAN eVISA". Applications can be submitted up to three months before departure, and after approval, you can enter Japan by displaying the "Visa Issuance Notice" on your smartphone or other device.

 

How to obtain it / Steps

1. Preparation of necessary documents

   • Passport (valid for at least 6 months, with at least 2 blank pages)

   • A photograph of your face (4.5cm high x 3.5cm wide, white background, taken within the last 3 months)

   • Round-trip air ticket or sea ferry booking confirmation

   • Itinerary

   • Bank statement (proof of sufficient funds for living expenses)

   • Other documents proving your place of stay in Japan and purpose of travel.

2. Application via JAPAN eVISA

   • Access the official JAPAN eVISA website .

   • Create an account, enter your application information, and upload the required documents.

   • Residents of India can also apply through VFS Global's Japan Visa Application Center, which is an authorized application agency.

3. Application review and receipt of visa issuance notification

   • Once your application is approved, you will receive a "Visa issuance notice" in your account.

4. Upon arrival in Japan

   • At immigration control at the airport, you will need to show the "Visa Issuance Notice" on the screen of your mobile device (screenshots or printed copies are not accepted).

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Important Notes

• This applies only to "tourism purposes (first entry)" for a maximum stay of 90 days or less.

• This applies only to travel by air; entry via cruise ship or with diplomatic passports may be excluded.

• Since it usually takes more than 5 business days from application to issuance, please apply with ample time to spare.