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Japan Tourist Visa (Temporary Visitor)

Single or multiple entry visa for tourism, visiting friends/family, or business in Japan.

Verified 2025-01-15

Quick Facts

Visa Fee
JPY 0
₹0
Processing Time
5-7 working days
Validity
3 months (single entry) or 1-5 years (multiple entry)
Max Stay
15 or 30 days
Interview
Not Required
Biometric
Not Required
Difficulty
Medium
Approval Rate
80-85%

Overview

Japan offers tourist visas to Indian citizens for sightseeing, visiting friends/family, or short business trips. The best part is that Japan does NOT charge any visa fee for Indian passport holders! Processing is done through VFS Japan or directly at the Japanese Embassy/Consulates.

Single-entry visas are valid for 3 months with stays of 15-30 days. Frequent travelers can apply for multiple-entry visas valid for 1-5 years. The application process is straightforward with clear requirements and reasonable processing times of 5-7 days.

Japan values detailed itineraries and proof of accommodation. The visa approval rate is good for applicants who demonstrate clear travel plans and sufficient financial means.

Key Highlights

  • No visa fee for Indian citizens!
  • Processing: 5-7 working days
  • Single entry: 15-30 day stay
  • Multiple entry visas available (1-5 years)
  • No interview required
  • Submit at VFS or Embassy

Visa Types Available

Single Entry Tourist Visa (SINGLE)

Valid for 3 months, single entry, stay up to 15 or 30 days

Purposes:
  • • Tourism
  • • Visiting friends/family
  • • Short business trip

Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (MULTIPLE)

Valid for 1-5 years, multiple entries

Purposes:
  • • Frequent tourism
  • • Regular business visits

Step-by-Step Application Process

1

Gather Required Documents

Collect passport, photos, application form, itinerary, bank statements

⏱️ Duration: 1-2 days

2

Complete Visa Application Form

Fill out Japan visa application form accurately

⏱️ Duration: 30 minutes

3

Submit to VFS/Embassy

Submit application at VFS Japan or Japanese Embassy

⏱️ Duration: 1-2 hours

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4

Processing

Embassy processes application

⏱️ Duration: 5-7 days

5

Collect Passport

Collect passport with visa from VFS/Embassy

⏱️ Duration: 1 day

Fees Breakdown

Visa Application Fee JPY 0
Total (Approximate in INR) ₹0

Last updated: 2025-01-15

⚠️ Important Warnings

  • ⚠ Must provide detailed day-by-day itinerary
  • ⚠ Confirmed hotel bookings required
  • ⚠ Return flight booking mandatory
  • ⚠ Bank statements must show sufficient funds

Pro Tips for Success

💡 Create detailed day-by-day itinerary
💡 Book confirmed (but refundable) hotels
💡 Show financial capacity clearly
💡 Previous travel history helps
💡 Employment certificate with leave approval

Common Rejection Reasons & How to Avoid Them

Insufficient travel plans

Itinerary not detailed or unconvincing

How to avoid:

Provide day-by-day plans with confirmed bookings

Inadequate financial proof

Cannot demonstrate ability to fund trip

How to avoid:

Show ₹50,000+ per person, 6 months bank statements

Incomplete documentation

Missing required documents

How to avoid:

Follow checklist carefully, submit all required docs

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